09/10/2026
"Where performance, design, and lifestyle meet home."
Thinking of Selling Before the Holidays? Your Timeline Starts Now.
The holidays may still feel a few months away, but if you'd like to sell your home and potentially be settled before Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the end of the year, September is the time to start planning.
Selling a home isn't just about putting a sign in the yard. Before your home hits the market, there may be:
âś“ Repairs or updates to consider
âś“ Decluttering and preparation
âś“ Staging and photography
âś“ Pricing and market analysis
âś“ Marketing preparation
âś“ Showings and negotiations
âś“ Escrow and closing
And in today's market, preparation matters.
A recent 2026 Homes.com report found that sellers are facing more competition for buyer attention than in recent years. Homes that are priced correctly, prepared well, and presented properly from the beginningmay be better positioned to attract serious buyers and achieve a successful sale before year-end.
Fall can also bring a different type of buyer. While there may be fewer buyers than during the spring rush, many of those still actively searching have a reason to move—relocation, a job change, downsizing, or simply wanting to be settled before the new year.
I can help you evaluate your property's current market value, look at what's happening in your local market, and discuss how a potential sale could fit into your timeline.
Thinking about selling a home or rental property in Silicon Valley this fall?
You don't have to be ready to list today.
Send me a DM with “SELL”and I'll put together a complimentary home value + local market snapshotfor your property and help you work backward from your ideal move date.
Even if you're still deciding between selling this fall, continuing to rent your property, or waiting until 2027, we can start with the numbers and build a strategy from there.
Vanessa Aragon | REALTOR®
DRE #02418974
Your Real Estate Advisor
510.600.9870
[email protected]
DRE #02418974
KW | Palo Alto
Market data, agent advice and preparation strategies to help you close before year-end