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Here’s why there’s no black-and-white answer for timing the market.

What’s the best time to put your home on the market? Here in Central Florida, the threat of harsh snowstorms obviously never factors into home sellers’ considerations, so there’s really not a bad time to put a home on the market. Statistically, we always see a higher volume of home sales in the spring and summer months, but that has more to do with rising inventory and families seizing the break between school years than it does the warmer weather.  Since the spring and summer months are, on average, busier times, you’ll naturally face more competition by listing then. So, if it makes more sense for you to list your home in the fall or over the winter holiday months, it doesn’t make a significant difference—you’re not doing yourself any sort of disservice. You may think that demand in the winter market is scarce, but remember that large corporations typically do job transfers during that time of year; there’s always demand in Central Florida.  Timing also depends on what segment of the market you’re in. For example, the market cycle for short-term rental properties down by our theme parks is inverted—they’re busier in winter, and less so in the spring and summer.  

Selling in the fall or winter months won’t be detrimental to your goals.

 Ultimately, there’s no blanket answer to when the best time to sell is, as numerous factors are always at play. The most important factor, of course, is what’s best for your personal situation. If you want to explore whether now is the right time for you to put your home on the market, please give us a call at 407-917-9022 or send an email. We’re always happy to help answer your questions and provide resources!