01/06/2026
This is very accurate - closing is typically 30-60 days from the offer date. If you want to be moving in the spring, your house should be ready to list in the next month or so!
Use this time wisely to prep - fix anything that needs fixing, patch holes, touch up paint, replace burnt out light bulbs, start pre-packing, etc. A little prep work now can pay off when it comes time to list. Since we are closer to a balanced market, prepping and staging your home is more important than ever!
Don’t know where to start? Reach out and let’s build a plan to get you ready.
Spring feels safe.
More buyers.
More listings.
More noise.
So sellers wait.
What they don’t realize is the spring market doesn’t start in spring.
It gets decided before that.
January and February listings don’t feel exciting.
They feel quiet.
That’s exactly why buyers commit there.
By the time your neighbor lists in April, buyers aren’t eager.
They’re educated.
Educated buyers don’t compete.
They negotiate.
Most sellers aren’t late because they’re lazy.
They’re late because waiting sounds responsible.
And the advice that sounds responsible is usually the most expensive.
Spring just shows you the bill.
