The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here: Get A Head Start On The Competition

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.

Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year: The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.

Work with an Agent To Determine Which Updates To Make

Start by prioritizing which updates you’ll make. Work with a trusted real estate agent to determine what projects make the most sense for your goals and local market.

In order to maximize the benefit of your efforts, consider having your home staged. Staging helps potential buyers envision their lives in property more readily. This is corroborated by the National Association of Realtors' finding that 82% of buyer’s agents said staging increased prospective buyers’ visualization of the house and almost half stated that it had an impact on most buyers’ general view of the home. Staging can make all the difference when it comes to speed and price for your sale — make sure to take advantage!

If you’ve been waiting for the best time to sell, this is your chance. But remember, before you put your house on the market, you’ve got to get it ready. And if you haven’t started that process yet, you’ll need to move quickly. Reach out to us today to plan your next steps.