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When is the best time to sell a home?

There isn't one month that is automatically best for every seller. Seasonality is real, but so are inventory, competition, buyer demand and your own plans — and those can easily outweigh the month.

Watch supply

If a lot of similar homes are competing with yours, buyers have more choice and less urgency. Lower inventory can make your property considerably more noticeable — which is often what makes a quieter month a better one than the crowded spring.

Watch buyer demand

Strong buyer activity can matter far more than the month on the calendar. Look at:

What is happening in your market right now? Neighbourhood pages show active listings, median asking prices, how long homes have been listed and what is new in the last 30 days — with the date each figure was computed. View my local market

Think about your next move

The best selling market in years is not much help if selling creates a problem somewhere else. Before fixing a date, think about:

The best time to sell is usually where market conditions and your own situation overlap — not where the calendar says.

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