Every month you wait costs $3K-$7K in carrying costs. But selling at the right time can add 5-12% to your sale price. This tool finds YOUR sweet spot.
Mortgage, taxes, insurance, HOA
Select your state above to see seasonal price patterns and find your optimal selling window.
Real estate is deeply seasonal. The month you list can make a $20,000+ difference in your final sale price. Here is what the data shows.
The traditional peak selling season. Buyer demand surges as families look to move before the school year. Homes sell faster and for 5-8% more than the annual average. Most agents recommend listing in April or May for maximum competition.
Still strong but gradually cooling. June often matches or exceeds May in many markets. By August, the back-to-school rush begins pulling buyers out of the market. Expect 3-7% premiums over the annual average in early summer.
Buyer pools shrink. Prices start declining 1-3% below average. However, buyers in fall tend to be more serious and motivated. Fewer competing listings mean your home gets more attention, even if for a lower price.
The slowest season in most markets. Expect 3-6% discounts from the annual average. Cold weather and holidays suppress both supply and demand. Exception: warm-weather states like Florida and Arizona see less seasonal variation.
Waiting for a better month isn't free. Every month you hold the property costs money in mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and maintenance. The Timeline Optimizer above factors in these carrying costs to find the month where your net proceeds — sale price minus all costs — is maximized.
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Property Tax
$400/mo
Insurance
$200/mo
Maintenance
$300/mo
Typical carrying costs range from $2,500 to $7,000/month depending on your area and property value.