Everyone knows spring is usually the best time to sell a home. But many people make the same mistake every year—they wait too long.
Most sellers think of spring as late April or early summer, when the weather is warm and flowers bloom. But by then, lots of other people are selling their homes too. This means more competition, which makes it harder for your home to stand out.
If you want to sell fast and get the best price, it’s smarter to list your home before everyone else. According to Realtor.com, the best week to sell your home in 2025 is April 13-19.
Here’s why selling early in spring is better:
1. Less Competition = More Attention from Buyers
Think about going to a popular restaurant. If you go right when it opens, you get seated quickly, and the servers pay more attention to you. But if you arrive during busy dinner hours, you'll wait longer and get less attention.
It’s the same with selling a home. In early spring, fewer homes are available, so buyers focus more on your home.
📉 Important Fact: Realtor.com says that in early April, there are about 13.2% fewer homes for sale compared to other times of the year.
This means buyers have fewer choices, so they're more likely to make stronger offers on your home.
2. More Buyers Looking at Your Home
Buyers start looking early. With fewer homes on the market, your listing gets more views.
📈 Important Fact: Homes listed in early spring get 17.7% more online views compared to homes listed at other times.
More views mean more interested buyers, more showings, and better offers. Waiting too long means your home might not get as many views or offers.
3. Faster Home Sales
If you want your home to sell quickly, early spring is best.
📉 Important Fact: Homes listed during the "Best Week to Sell" sell about 9 days faster than homes listed at other times.
This happens because serious buyers, especially families who want to move before the new school year, start looking early. If your home is ready early, it attracts these eager buyers.
4. Better Prices, Fewer Price Cuts
Many sellers worry about listing their home at the right price. Good news—early spring is the time when sellers need fewer price cuts. This often means homes sell closer to the asking price.
📈 Important Fact: There are 20.9% fewer price cuts in early spring compared to other times of the year. Homes listed during this time usually sell for more money and stay on the market for less time.
Also, homes listed early in spring often start at higher prices:
1.1% higher than the average week
6.7% higher than homes listed at the beginning of the year
Final Tips
If you're thinking of selling this year, don't wait until everyone else does. Listing your home early in spring typically means:
Less competition from other sellers
More buyers viewing your home
Faster home sales
Higher selling prices
The key to getting the best offer is to beat the competition, not join it.