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Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
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The best time to sell in my opinion is when you need to sell. It should be a desicion based on life conditions rather than market conditions or weather conditions.

Feb 24, 2015 12:02 AM
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Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Not really sure there is a good season.  I suppose if I lived where there was snow it might be harder to show.  Rain takes out some business, but if it is winter and sunny things move fine.

Feb 25, 2015 06:18 AM
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Mari Armstrong
ArmsLink Realty - Murrells Inlet, SC
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In my market we no longer have an "off" season. Right now people are coming out of the woodwork to purchase in the south.

On a more precise note - I have found that listing it on MLS is best Thursday evening - LOTS of weekend activity!

Feb 24, 2015 09:38 AM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I'm from the old school of thought, that Spring in New Orleans is the best time for Real Estate Sales. Now of coarse this does not mean we don't list and sell property in September. I just drove thru Uptown and saw a large amount of For Sale signs up. This very question was on my mind. 

Feb 24, 2015 01:47 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

When the seller's are ready to sell, the pictures have been taken and the promotional material is ready.  To me, this is more important than trying to time the market.

Feb 24, 2015 01:15 AM
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Rich Cederberg
eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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There are two optimal time windows for listing a property for sale in Albuquerque. The first one is from February 15th to April 15th, the second one is from August 1st to September 1st. Everyone thinks summertime is when the market is the hottest. But as you'll see in this visual, the number of listing relative to the number of buyers in the marketplace is at it's peak. That means there is a ton of competition. Bet the rush and list earlier in the year, or wait until everyone is back from vacation in June and July. At least that's what works best here in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho.

Feb 24, 2015 12:16 AM
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Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
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It's slow right now but what I tell my sellers is that the people who are going out during extreme cold and snowy conditions actually need to buy. You'll get feweer "let's see what's out there" showings.

I believe anytime is a good time to list.

Feb 23, 2015 11:38 PM
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Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Wednesdays.

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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

When the seller is ready!

Feb 17, 2018 08:44 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

As soon as the home is physically ready.  But for the day of the week, Wed. or before.

Feb 27, 2015 12:27 AM
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Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
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Any time is the right time if "The Price Is Right"

Feb 26, 2015 11:24 PM
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Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

After Easter Sunday or April 15, whichever comes first. IMO, serious buyers don't wake up and say we're going to buy a home today, they plan to buy. Sellers IMO, who list their homes without planning to sell often fail in securing the optimal price for their home.There will always be exceptions, however, if the property isn't in a desirable neighborhood, competitively valued and isn't immaculately clean, I would advise waiting while preparing to show the property. 

Feb 25, 2015 05:31 PM
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Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
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The best time is when the seller is ready. There are buyers every day of the year. Inventory is low in most Dallas neighborhoods.

Feb 25, 2015 04:01 AM
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Terry Crisler
Sotheby's International Realty - Sonoma, CA

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Its a beautiful sunny day here in California's wine country. The hills are green, the daffodils and mustard are in bloom, and inventory is low...great time to sell, and property photos would look Springtime fresh. On the other hand, if you live on the east coast with the terrible snow storms...maybe not.

Feb 25, 2015 03:18 AM
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Teresa K. Nelson
Compass - Woodinville, WA
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If you have the correct price, presentation and promotion - then any time is a good time to list.

Feb 25, 2015 02:56 AM
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Adele Langdon
Los Angeles, CA
Exclusive Realty Inc.

Depending if you want, need, or are just curious what you can get for your home. This makes the most difference.

Feb 25, 2015 12:31 AM
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Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

its all circumstantial. When you have a buyer its being sold, otherwise its for sale

Feb 24, 2015 11:08 PM
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Jaretta Buckholtz
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC - Manassas, VA
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Being new to the business, I have noticed that the best time to sell your house, is when you are ready to sell your house.  Honestly, the market moves only when 'experts' put in the minds of buyers and sellers what the market should be doing.  In my professional opinion, you should follow your heart and put your home on the market when you are ready to assist your REALTOR® in putting the best house you can put on the market.

Feb 24, 2015 11:05 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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In my opinion it's when you are truly serious and committed to selling, and the home is show ready

Feb 24, 2015 10:57 PM
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Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
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That's a question that I get almost everytime I'm on a listing appointment. The best time is when you are ready to sell. I agree with Mitchell above and he stated my thoughts on this precisely. What sellers need to understand is market conditions can change over any time of the year and it would take a crystal ball to determine if one season is better than another. Being in California we are not dependent on weather seasons but I have sold as many homes in the rain as I have in good weather. I am usually as busy in November, December and January as I am other months. So I'm saying any of the 12 months is a good time to sell Mr. Seller...when do you want to move is more of the question and plan accordingly.

Feb 24, 2015 10:47 PM
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George Kiefer
The Kiefer Group - Austin, TX
Broker-Owner, GRI, CDPE, CLHMS in Austin Texas

When the sellers are able to handle the showing requests from buyer agents efficiently and effectively.

Feb 24, 2015 10:32 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Debra Peters - if the sellers have the flexibility, early spring - 15th March or mid-summer 21st July - are the best time. Just my opinion.

Feb 24, 2015 12:47 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

The best time is now, before the Spring rush.  Less inventory means multiple offers.  Thursday and Fridays are the best times of the week, because people are getting ready to look at homes on their days off.

Feb 24, 2015 10:54 AM
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Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

I can answer the opposite... it's usually not optimal to list between November and early January.

Feb 24, 2015 10:32 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

If you mean by time, day of the week or season I would say any time that the seller is truly motivated to sell. If they are not a motivated seller, I would prefer they not waste my time and stay off the market. I also don't want to show homes that are listed by other agents if the seller isn't motivated. On top of that I would very much appreciate it if they were market ready too and not be working on them to get them market ready while listed.

Feb 24, 2015 07:44 AM
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Olga Mayayeva, ABR, GRI, CIPS, SRS, CBR
Exit Kingdom Realty - Forest Hills, NY
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The season is not really matter...as long as you have less competitor properties 

Feb 24, 2015 12:20 AM
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Odaly Victorio
Team Victorious at Keller Williams Realty - Jupiter, FL
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In our area the time couldn't be better!  Inventory and interest rates are low!  

Feb 23, 2015 10:57 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree. It depends on   the type of property and the state you live in.In my area spring is the best time to list.

Feb 23, 2015 10:32 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Yesterday.

Why? Inventory is low today. Interest rates are low today.

For more actionable responses you need to identify the property. Here in Pinellas County FL, the best time to sell a 2/2 condo is March which means list in Jan or Feb.

5 bedrooms in 5 star school districs have an entirely different pattern.

Feb 23, 2015 09:55 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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When you are ready to sell.

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Thursday - any time of the year...

Jun 25, 2017 09:52 AM
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Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

Anytime is a good time but I think we all have times of the year (even if just a few weeks) that are not the best of time.  For example Christmas week   :-)

Mar 01, 2015 11:19 AM
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Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
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Any time is a good time if "The Price Is Right"

Feb 26, 2015 11:23 PM