How to Choose the Best Time to Sell Your Home

The moment you start thinking about selling your home, it’s hard not to wonder if the timing is right. One friend says to list in the spring, another swears by summer, while the news keeps talking about mortgage rates and shifting market conditions. So how can you decide the best time to sell? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer because timing depends on a mix of market trends, your local area, and your own goals. Sometimes waiting a few months can pay off, while other times listing sooner is the smarter move. Try our Best Time to Sell Calculator This free tool uses transaction data to determine what times of year homes in your market sell the fastest and for the most money. We crunched five years of HomeLight market data to help you determine the best times of year to sell your house. We also spoke with top real estate agents Gary Lanham from Fort Lauderdale, Jason Huerkamp from Minneapolis, and Gregg Phillipson from San Diego to get their expert insights on planning your home sale and weighing factors relevant to your market. How to pick the best time to sell a home Although HomeLight’s historical sales data points to June as one of the best months to sell nationwid...