For this, you need to think about when people might be more eager to buy a house. This article compares months to buy on a national scale.
It outlines the fact that a lot of families like to move at the end of the school year so that there is only minimal disruption in their children's lives. That can be a good guideline to get an idea of when to sell a house, and perhaps you should consider putting your house up for sale around May or June because of it.
April tends to be when a lot of listings start to go up for houses. People are more eager to move, spring is starting so the weather is better for people to move, and it gives you a head start on families that are looking to buy a house.
Ideally, around May or June should be the time you are looking to sell your house. You will want to have it sold before the end of the summer in order to see peak value.
So, this would basically be the opposite of what was said above. Imagine a time where people want to stay put and a time of year that the weather would not cooperate as well.
This would be in December. It is right in the middle of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, so this could be a time of year that a lot of people want to spend with their families while they still can.
After that, winter months like January and February may see a tougher time in terms of getting anything out of buyers.
Why? Not only is that right in the middle of the school year, but the weather is terrible to complete a move, especially in Nebraska. Ideally, a home buyer would not want to have to complete a big move in the middle of a blizzard.
One thing that you may want to keep an eye on as a seller is how many listings are available in your area. You may have to do a little research to track this.
But if you notice that there are fewer houses available than usual, then obviously it will favor you when it comes time to sell your home if buyers have fewer options.
Overall, since the pandemic, there were times where the housing supply decreased significantly. So, if you find yourself in that situation, you should consider putting up your home.
Everyone wants to make sure they are getting a fair deal when it comes time to sell their home. That is why it is important to study the market and figure out the best time to sell a house for you.
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