Sell Your Home City Guides

Nationally, homes listed in late April through early June sell fastest and at the highest premium. However, the optimal window varies by city — Phoenix peaks earlier (March), while northern markets like Minneapolis hit stride in May-June. Our city-specific guides include local best-months data.

The national median is around 30-45 days on market plus 30-45 days to close — roughly 2-3 months total. Hot markets like Austin or Raleigh may see offers within a week, while slower markets in the rural Midwest can take 90+ days.

Overpricing is number one — homes priced more than 5% above market value take 3x longer to sell and often net less after price reductions. Other common errors: poor listing photos, skipping pre-listing repairs, refusing to stage, and choosing an agent based on price alone rather than marketing plan.

FSBO (For Sale By Owner) homes sold for a median of $310,000 in 2024 compared to $405,000 for agent-assisted sales, according to NAR. Agents provide MLS access, professional marketing, negotiation expertise, and contract management that most sellers can't replicate on their own.