This Is The Best Week To List Your Home To Sell in 2023

Selling a home can be a stressful experience. You want to get the best price for your property, and you want to do it as quickly as possible. Fortunately, there are certain times of the year when it's easier to sell a home, and 2023 has a particular week that's expected to be the best for home sellers.

Is there is a best week to list?

According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com, the week of April 16-22, 2023, is the best time to list your home for sale. During this week, homes typically sell more quickly and for a higher price than during other weeks of the year.

How much impact does this week make?

Just how much extra cash can a seller potentially pocket and how fast can a home go from a new listing to the closing table?

During the best week to list, home prices are expected to be $8,400 higher than the typical week—and a whopping $48,000 above early 2023 prices. Real estate listings are expected to receive 16.4% more views than in the typical week.

Wonder why? 

There are several reasons why this week is ideal for home sellers. First, the spring is generally a good time to sell a home. The weather is warming up, and buyers are starting to look for new homes. In addition, many families want to move before the start of the school year, which means they're more likely to start looking for a home in the spring.

Another reason why this week is a great time to sell your home is that it falls right after the end of Daylight Saving Time. This means that there will be more daylight in the evenings, which is important for buyers who want to view homes after work. Longer days also make homes look more inviting and can help increase the curb appeal of your property.

What Should You Be Doing?

If you're planning to sell your home during this week, there are several things you can do to increase your chances of a successful sale. Here are some tips to help you prepare:

1. Before you list your home for sale, take some time to get it ready. This includes decluttering, cleaning, and making any necessary repairs. You want your home to look its best when potential buyers come to view it.  We will do a full walk through and provides meaningful insight into what you should be focused on.  

2. Staging your home can make a big difference in how quickly it sells. This means arranging your furniture and decor in a way that highlights your home's best features and makes it look more inviting to potential buyers. We help our clients with this process and provide a hands on approach to detail and organizing. 

3. A good real estate agent can help you navigate the selling process and ensure that you get the best price for your property. Look for an agent who has experience selling homes in your area and who has a proven track record of success(like NEST!)

4. Most buyers start their home search online, so it's important to have a strong online presence. At NEST Real Estate, we create a listing marketing plan that includes high-quality photos, video, targeted audience advertising, print and, email campaigns and social media takeovers that help get the most visibility on your property. 

Our Recommendation

Based on the findings above, we know that home that list within this window can yield top dollar.  NEST Listings go through a very in methodical, strategy driven process in which we take 10-14 days to prepare, stage, photograph, pre-market and launch on the market.  Based on this we recommend that homeowners who are planning on moving and need to sell, schedule their consultation with us no later than March 27, 2023.