(Waiting for the “perfect” season can cost you the perfect buyer)
This one used to matter a lot more than it does today—but many sellers still get tripped up by outdated advice.
Yes, once upon a time, there was a so-called “selling season”—usually spring—when families with school-aged kids wanted to move during summer break. And while there’s some truth to that in certain areas, especially second-home or vacation markets, it’s just not the hard-and-fast rule it once was.
In today’s world of online shopping, 24/7 house-hunting apps, and flexible work-from-home schedules, buyers are in the market year-round.
Here’s the problem:
If you try to “wait for the right season,” you may miss the right buyer.
And every day your home isn’t listed is a day that someone else’s is.
We’ve seen it again and again: sellers hold off thinking “next month will be better,” and in the meantime, a serious, qualified buyer finds something else—because your home wasn’t available when they were ready.
House Karma Tip:
The best time to sell your home?
When you’re ready to sell it.
If you’re thinking about selling, don’t overthink the calendar. What matters most is:
- Getting your home properly priced
- Making sure it’s well-prepped and marketed
- Giving yourself time to find the right buyer—not just the first one who shows up
The right buyer might be looking right now. If your home isn’t on the market, they’ll never even know it was an option.
