The Best Time to Sell Your Home (& the Home Selling Timeline)
The data has spoken, and if you’re planning to sell, the countdown is on! According to Zillow: If you want to sell quickly – list mid-March. If you want to sell for max profit – shoot for late April. (And if you’re the over-achiever type, list on a Thursday – the best day of the week for a listing to go live.)
With that in mind, here’s a rundown of what you need to knock out between now and then to prep your home for market (with an estimate of how long each step takes).
- Schedule a seller consult with a trusted realtor: 1 week
- Make suggested repairs, declutter, and stage: 2-6 weeks.
- Meet with a realtor to set a listing price and schedule listing photos: 1-2 weeks
- List your home on the MLS: 1-2 days
- Wait for an offer: 51 days. (average days on market, October 2022 (Link: https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/should-i-sell-my-house-now/)
- Negotiate: 3-5 days
- Prepare for inspection and appraisal: 1-2 months
- Close on your home: 1 day
You can sell your home in as little as 8-10 weeks, depending on how quickly you receive an offer. Want help or have questions about selling? DM us today!
