{"id":584017,"date":"2024-04-22T13:26:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T18:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/country-homes\/?p=584017"},"modified":"2024-05-20T09:06:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T14:06:51","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/country-homes\/country-homes-news\/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Time to Sell Your Home in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In 2023, around 4.09 million pre-existing residential homes were sold. While that number may seem extraordinary, it is the lowest home sales volume since 1995. Between high mortgage rates, too few houses being built, Wall Street investors buying up properties, and the rising expense of insurance, many homeowners are pushing pause on putting their residences on the market.<\/p>

Like any other market sector, a low supply of quality products drives up prices. That is why you see housing prices hit an all-time high in December of 2023 and continue to rise in\u00a085% of all<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>U.S. cities.<\/p>

What does this mean for anyone hoping to sell a home? This increased demand means you can get way more value for your current real estate than ever before. There are a few caveats, though.<\/p>

First, you\u2019ll need to have a plan for where you want to live next. Apartments and future home purchases are equally expensive. Be sure you have a signed lease or a new home under contract before you sell your home.<\/p>

Second, you\u2019ll need to have good comparable properties in your area to get the most value. These are homes that were recently on the market with equal or better values based on the same number of rooms, bathrooms, or square footage as your property.<\/p>

Great, Now When DO I sell?<\/h2>

Historically, April 14-20th is the best time of the year to sell your home. A fantastic and\u00a0<\/strong>comprehensive study<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>completed by Realtor.com showed that homeowners could get as much as $34,000 in additional value out of their property when selling during this time period.<\/p>

However, spring is generally your best bet for selling your property. Many buyers are out on the market looking for fresh change and are likely to consider your property as part of the mix.<\/p>

Selling in spring provides you with a wealth of benefits like:<\/p>