It’s Not Too Late: Spring’s Still the Sweet Spot for Sellers

Did I Miss the Best Time to Sell? Not Even Close.

If you’ve heard that April 13–19 was the best week to list your home this year and now you’re thinking, “Shoot, did I miss my window?”—don’t worry. You haven’t missed a thing. Let me break it down for you.

That date came from one study by Realtor.com, and while they do solid research, they’re not the only ones looking at these trends. In fact, Zillow has a completely different take—and theirs might be even better news for you.

Zillow’s latest study says late May is actually your sweet spot for listing. Why? Because buyer activity usually peaks right before Memorial Day. Families want to move and get settled before summer vacations and the new school year. More buyers looking means more competition for your home, and that can drive your sale price up.

ATTOM Data backs this up too. They studied over 59 million home sales over the past 13 years and found sellers who list in May often earn about 11.1% more than their home’s estimated value. That’s huge.

Bankrate agrees: spring is prime time for sellers. April and May have consistently delivered higher sale prices for years.

Here’s what this all means for you—you’re right on time. The window to list and get top dollar is still wide open, especially here on the Central Coast where buyer demand stays strong.

Of course, national data only tells part of the story. Real estate is hyper-local, and that’s where I come in. The best time to list your home in San Luis Obispo County also depends on local inventory, buyer demand, and how quickly homes are moving in your specific neighborhood.

If you’re even thinking about selling, now’s a great time to chat. Let’s take a look at your property, the local trends, and create a personalized strategy that puts you in the best possible position.

Let’s make your move a smart one—and a profitable one.