Seller Resources

Times are changing and you’re thinking about moving the family into a new home. But before you start searching for your next dream home, you’ll need to figure out when you’re going to sell your existing home. The decision is a complex one, especially considering the unpredictable economic environment you’re living in. And while there’s no magic formula for determining the best time to sell a home, there are several factors you should consider.


The best season for selling
Conventional wisdom dictates that spring is the best time to sell a home. In spring, the holidays have past, the new school year is still a while away, and gardens and other outdoor spaces tend to look their best. And while spring is the season that sees the largest amount of buyers, it’s also the season when inventories are highest. This means lots of competition, so if you’re going to sell in spring, you really need to get your property to stand out with effective marketing and staging.

The best day for selling
According to research, Thursday is the best day of the week to list your home for sale. By listing your home for sale on a Thursday, you can make it available immediately for weekend showings. Come Saturday – the busiest day for real estate – your home will have only been on sale for two days, which is great for attracting full-price offers. In general, the shorter amount of time your home remains on the market, the higher the offer you’ll receive.

The wrong time to sell
Many of my peers will say that winter is a bad time to sell.  I tend to disagree.  I accept that it is less appealing to move in slush and snow and with holidays, planning can sometimes be a challenge, but with that being the ocnventional “rule of thumb’, anyone who is selling during this time of year is in a unique position with far less competition.  

Bottom Line – when you have the right Realtor working for you and you have the knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions, there is no wrong time to sell.