06/19/2026
🗝️ According to multiple outlets, the average home in 2025 spent about 50 days on the market before going under contract, followed by approximately 35 days to close. That brings the total timeline from listing to closing to about 85 days, or just under three months.
Some markets move much faster. In slower or more saturated markets, homes may remain listed considerably longer.
What those averages don’t include is the preparation period before a home is listed. Depending on the property’s condition, repairs, staging, and photography can take anywhere from two weeks to three months.
For most sellers, a realistic timeline from the decision to sell through closing is three to five months.
Phase 1: Pre-Listing Preparation (Two Weeks to Three Months)
This phase is often underestimated, but it can have a significant impact on both the sale price and the speed of the sale.
Phase 2: On the Market (Two to 10-Plus Weeks)
Once your home is listed, the focus shifts to generating interest and attracting qualified buyers.
Phase 3: Negotiation and Contract (Several Days to Two Weeks)
Receiving an offer is a major milestone, but it is not the finish line.
Phase 4: Closing (30 to 45 Days)
After an offer is accepted, the closing process begins. Most transactions close within 30 to 45 days, although cash purchases may close in as little as 10 to 14 days.
Read the full blog here: https://blog.howardhanna.com/sellers/from-listed-to-sold-how-long-does-it-really-take-to-sell-a-house-in-2026
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