Last Updated on March 20, 2025
If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, now is the time to start preparing. According to new data from Realtor.com, the week of April 13-19, 2025, is projected to be the best time of the year to list a home, offering the most favorable market conditions for sellers.
Why Is This the Best Week to Sell?
Using seasonal trends from 2018-2024 (excluding 2020), Realtor.com analyzed various housing metrics—including inventory levels, listing prices, market pace and buyer demand—to determine the optimal week for sellers. The results show that mid-April strikes the perfect balance of strong demand, competitive pricing and limited seller competition.
The 2024 housing market was marked by persistently high mortgage rates and affordability challenges, but inventory levels improved, creating more opportunities for both buyers and sellers. As we enter the 2025 selling season, conditions look even more promising, with a projected decline in mortgage rates and continued inventory growth.
Key Benefits of Listing April 13-19
1. Higher Home Prices: Homes listed during this week historically reach prices 1.1% higher than the average week and 6.7% higher than the start of the year. If 2025 follows recent trends, sellers could see listing prices around $4,800 above the average week and $27,000 more than at the beginning of the year.
2. Increased Buyer Demand: More eyes on your listing means a better chance of multiple offers. Historically, homes listed this week receive 17.7% more views per listing than a typical week. While high mortgage rates have kept some buyers on the sidelines, improving affordability and rising inventory levels are expected to drive more buyers back into the market this spring.
3. Faster Sales: Thanks to strong demand, homes listed this week sell 9 days faster than average. In 2024, the typical home listed during this week sold in 46 days, five days quicker than the yearly average. If buyer demand outpaces inventory growth in 2025, market pace could accelerate even further.
4. Less Competition From Other Sellers: Mid-April typically sees 13.2% fewer sellers on the market compared to peak months later in the year. Listing early in the spring helps sellers stand out before inventory surges in the summer.
5. Fewer Price Reductions: Spring sellers benefit from fewer price cuts compared to those listing later in the year. Historically, homes listed during this peak week experience 20.9% fewer price reductions, allowing sellers to maximize their returns.
What This Means for Sellers
While mid-April is the best time to list, sellers should start preparing now. A recent survey from Realtor.com found that 53% of sellers take a month or less to get their home ready to sell. By tackling repairs, staging, and pricing strategies early, sellers can ensure their home stands out in a competitive market.
What This Means for Buyers
For buyers, 2025 is shaping up to offer more inventory and slightly better affordability compared to recent years. While home prices remain high, increased options and longer days on market in many areas may provide buyers with more negotiating power. However, those looking to buy in high-demand areas should act quickly, as competition will still be strong this spring.
The 2025 real estate market will be influenced by mortgage rates, economic factors, and shifting buyer demand. While conditions remain dynamic, one thing is clear—sellers who list during the week of April 13-19 will likely have the best chance at securing a great price and a fast sale.
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Allen Tate is the Carolinas’ largest real estate company with more than 70 offices and 1,800 Realtors in the Charlotte, Triad, Triangle, High Country, Upstate SC, Highlands/Cashiers and Asheville/Mountain regions. Allen Tate is a partner of Howard Hanna Real Estate, the largest privately held real estate broker in the U.S., with 480 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow service offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff across 13 states. For more information, visit www.allentate.com and www.howardhanna.com.
