T
he housing market is about to heat up, and for home sellers, that means it's almost time to list. According to a Realtor.com study analyzing six years of data, the week of April 13-19 stands out as the best time to put your house on the market.

    This mid-April timeframe offers a winning combination: peak seasonal pricing, increased buyer demand, and lower listing competition. As a result, sellers can expect higher prices and faster sales. In fact, homes listed during this period historically reach $4,800 more than average listings, with 6.7% higher prices compared to the start of the year.

    The study found that homes listed between April 13-19 receive 17.7% more views and sell nine days faster than usual. With fewer sellers entering the market (13.2% less), homes have a better chance to stand out. Additionally, national housing inventories are still down 24.8% from pre-pandemic levels, giving spring sellers an advantage.

    While spring is ideal for sellers, buyers may find better deals in the fall. Realtor.com previously identified early October (Sept. 29-Oct. 5) as a prime time for buyers to snag the best prices, as demand wanes with families returning to school and busy schedules.