THE BEST TIME TO SELL A HOME IS IN MAY
New study shows home sellers see 9.5 percent premium in May;
Annual analysis also looks at best days to sell a home
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its annual analysis of the best days of the year to sell a home, which shows that based on home sales over the past 10 years, the months of May, February and April offer the highest seller premiums – making this month the time to sell your home.
An analysis of more than 47 million single-family home and condo sales between 2015 and 2024 reveals that listing a property in May, February, or April tends to generate the highest seller premiums. The data indicates that the early months of the year not only mark peak home-buying activity but also offer prime opportunities for sellers. For those considering a sale, this may be the most advantageous time to enter the market.
May is Prime Time to Sell: Top Months to Sell a Home Infographic
Best Months to Sell
The analysis also took a more high-level look and showcased how seller premiums faired throughout the year and broke it out by month.
The months realizing the greatest seller premiums were as follows: May (9.5 percent); February (9.4 percent); April (9.1 percent); June (9.0 percent); March (8.8 percent); January (7.8 percent); July (7.4 percent); August (7.3 percent); December (7.2 percent); September (6.9 percent); October (6.6 percent); and November (6.4 percent).
| 2015 to 2025 Sales of Single-Family Homes and Condos | ||||
| Month | Number of Sales | Median Sales Price | Median AVM | Seller Premium |
| May | 4,354,599 | $261,615 | $239,000 | 9.5 % |
| February | 2,975,550 | $245,000 | $224,000 | 9.4 % |
| April | 3,970,549 | $256,500 | $235,000 | 9.1 % |
| June | 4,738,347 | $267,000 | $245,000 | 9.0 % |
| March | 3,930,985 | $250,000 | $229,823 | 8.8 % |
| January | 3,042,940 | $240,000 | $222,600 | 7.8 % |
| July | 4,552,129 | $266,503 | $248,117 | 7.4 % |
| August | 4,654,215 | $265,000 | $247,000 | 7.3 % |
| December | 3,787,704 | $260,000 | $242,563 | 7.2 % |
| September | 4,152,101 | $262,000 | $245,000 | 6.9 % |
| October | 4,152,934 | $260,000 | $244,000 | 6.6 % |
| November | 3,644,422 | $260,700 | $245,000 | 6.4 % |
Best Days to Sell
ATTOM also took a deeper dive to uncover the best days to sell a home. The top 20 days fell in the months of May, March, April, June, and February. Starting with May 27th being the best day to sell a home, with a seller premium of 14.0 percent. Followed by May 26th (13.7 percent); March 31st (12.9 percent); March 30th (12.6 percent); April 28th (12.5 percent); April 29th (12.2 percent); March 29th (12.1 percent); May 25th (12.0 percent); June 30th (11.9 percent); and February 24th (11.6 percent).
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