When Is the Best Time to Sell a House

Most sellers are families looking to move to a different home. That requires some planning, and you want to make sure that your home sells as quickly as possible when you decide to list it. When making the decision of when to plan your move, take into consideration the best time to sell a house.

The average time it takes to sell a house is 65 to 93 days, depending on the time of year. That includes about 45 days, on average, for closing. Unless you are getting a cash offer, closing will take an average of 45 days no matter when you sell your home. Keep that in mind when deciding when to put your house up for sale.

There are some times of the year to avoid selling a house. Most of the time it is not a good idea to list a home in the winter. However, January is not a bad month to list a house. Late fall is a time of year that you will not be likely to sell quickly, mostly because families want to be settled before school starts.

The best time to sell a house is in the spring. Houses sell an average of six days faster when you list in the spring. If you list in May or early June, you’ll be catching the families looking to move between school years. You can also take advantage of families moving before school by listing your home for sale around the first week of July.

All in all, it is not going to make that big of a difference when you list your home. The national average remains the same. Just make sure that you are allowing at least 90 days to sell your home.

If you need help selling your home for sale by owner, contact us today for more information.