Selling Charlottesville real estate in Central Virginia since 1927

Effective times to sell your home

You may have heard the cliche, "It's a good time to sell." Ultimately, it's your own personal circumstances that determine whether or not it's a good time to buy or sell real estate.

If you seem to be outgrowing your current home, or are ready to make your first home purchase, the timing may be right for you. But if you've just moved into a new home, even the best market conditions aren't likely to entice you into repacking those boxes.

Although the months of April, May and the summer months are historically the most popular for listing a home for sale, less inventory during the winter months means your home becomes more prominent among those on the market. Also, during the holidays your house is glowing with the good cheer of the season. With fewer homes for sale and buyers who aren't distracted by spring and summer outdoor activities, the winter months may represent an ideal time to make a move.

If you would like assistance in evaluating your housing needs and options available in today's market feel free to contact us.