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When is the best time to sell a house?

Mid-April. Realtor.com found that homes listed April 12 to 18, 2026 drew 16.7% more views, sold 17% faster and sold for 1.3% more than an average week. The best time for you also depends on your plans and on how many buyers want a home like yours.

MLMichael LindellMichael Lindell, REALTOR® · eXp Realty, LLC · Founder of Chimpre
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The best week in 2026, compared with an average week

MeasureDifference
Listing views16.7% more
Time to sell17% faster
Sale price1.3% higher
Price reductions18.9% fewer

Why spring wins

More buyers are searching in spring, and families often want to move before the school year. More buyers means more competition for each home.

When not to wait

A national average is not your situation. If buyers in your area are already looking for a home like yours, waiting for spring can mean waiting behind more competing listings. Your agent can show you current demand before you decide, and with Chimpre that can happen privately, in any season.

See who is looking for a home like yours

Chimpre introduces your home to agents whose active buyers are searching for a home like yours, in your area, at your price, with the space they need. Your agent shows you who is interested before anything goes public.

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Related questions

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Sources

  1. RISMedia on Realtor.com's 2026 Best Time to Sell report (Mar 23, 2026)