The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

If selling your home is in your plans this year, now is the time to get ready. Experts suggest that the prime week to list your house is approaching quickly.  

A recent study by Realtor.com, which examined years of market trends (excluding 2020 as an anomaly), predicts that April 13–19 will be the optimal time to put your home on the market this year.

“. . . we’ve identified April 13-19 as the best week to list for sellers . . . a seller listing a well-priced, move-in ready home is likely to find success. Because spring is generally the high season for real estate activity and buyers are more plentiful earlier rather than later in the year, listing earlier in the spring raises a seller’s odds of a successful sale.”

Why This Week Stands Out

Spring is typically a strong season for home sellers, but this specific week could offer even more advantages. Realtor.com highlights what listing during this peak period could mean for you:

✅ Higher Buyer Interest: More potential buyers are actively searching, increasing visibility for your home.
✅ Faster Sale: Serious buyers want to move before summer, making for a quicker transaction.
✅ Maximized Profit: Listings during this window could sell for an average of $4,800 more— and even $27,000 more than earlier in the year.

Get Ready to List Now

With just a few weeks left before this prime window, now’s the time to prepare. A skilled real estate agent can help you:

🔹 Assess Your Home’s Readiness: Determine what needs to be done before listing.
🔹 Prioritize High-Impact Tasks: Focus on updates that will make the biggest difference.
🔹 Consider Quick Fixes: Small improvements can help attract buyers and boost your home’s appeal.

If your home is already in good shape, focus on quick, high-impact updates. As Investopedia notes:

“You won’t have time for any major renovations, so focus on quick repairs to address things that could deter potential buyers.”

Redfin highlights several minor projects that can have a significant impact:

What If You’re Not Ready Yet?

If you’re not quite prepared to list your home by April 13–19, that’s completely fine. While Realtor.com identifies this as a prime selling window, it’s not the only opportunity. Even if you need extra time to get your home market-ready, there are still great chances to sell this season.

Bottom Line

Now could be an ideal time to sell, but preparation and pricing are just as crucial as timing.  

What’s one thing you’d need to do before feeling ready to list? Let’s connect and create a plan to make it happen.