Thinking about selling your house this year? Now’s the time to start getting it ready! Experts say the best week to list is just around the corner.

 

A recent study from Realtor.com looked at years of housing market trends (minus 2020 since it was an unusual year) and found that the best time to list your home this year is likely April 13–19.

 

“. . . 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.”

 

Spring is usually a great time to sell, but this specific week could give you an even bigger edge. According to Realtor.com, listing during this prime window could come with some major benefits:

 

• More potential buyers checking out your home since demand is strong this time of year.
• A quicker sale since serious buyers are ready to make a move before summer. 
• A higher chance of selling for top dollar! The study found that homes listed this week could sell for an average of $4,800 more—and even $27,000 more compared to earlier in the year.

With only a few weeks until this prime listing window, it's time to plan, work efficiently, and move quickly. That’s where a great real estate agent comes in—they can help you:

 

• Pinpoint exactly what needs to be done to get your home market-ready.
• Focus on the tasks that will make the biggest impact in the least amount of time.
• Identify any quick fixes or small upgrades that could make your home more appealing to buyers.

If your home is already in great shape, the key is to focus on quick, high-impact updates. As Investopedia puts it:

 

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

According to Redfin, here are a few small projects that can have a big impact:

 

 

No worries if you’re not quite ready for that week! While Realtor.com predicts April 13–19 as the ideal time to list, it’s definitely not the only great opportunity to sell. Even if you need a little more time to prepare, there’s still plenty of demand this homebuying season.

 

Bottom Line

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to sell, this might be it! But timing isn’t everything—how well you prepare and price your home is just as important.

 

What’s one thing you’d need to check off your list before feeling ready to sell? Let’s chat and come up with a game plan to make it happen!