The best month to sell a house is June. Last year, the sale price for homes nationwide in June was $440,950, which is $16,940 more than the annual average.
If you want to sell quickly, consider listing in May, because that's when homes tend to spend the least amount of time on the market. Last year, homes sold in May were on the market for a median of 45 days, which is 8 days faster than the yearly median days on market.
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Best time to sell for speed
Nationally, the fastest month to sell is May, when homes spend a median of 45 days on the market (DOM) — 8 days less than the annual median.
When a market has a low DOM, that's usually an indicator of favorable conditions for sellers, i.e., a high demand among buyers. The national annual median is 53 days on the market, but this can vary from state to state.
When a state average DOM is less than the national average, it indicates a seller's market in that state. Conversely, when the state average DOM exceeds the national average, it indicates a buyer's market, meaning a less desirable time to sell.
We looked at data from 2016 onward to determine historically good months to sell quickly in United States. Compare your state average to these numbers to find the best time to sell in your state.
| Month | Days on market[1] | Difference from median |
|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 20 days slower |
| February | 66 | 13 days slower |
| March | 53 | same as median |
| April | 47 | 6 days faster |
| May | 45 | 8 days faster |
| June | 48 | 5 days faster |
| July | 51 | 2 days faster |
| August | 53 | same as median |
| September | 55 | 2 days slower |
| October | 57 | 4 days slower |
| November | 61 | 8 days slower |
| December | 70 | 17 days slower |
| Annual median DOM | 53 |
Best time to sell for price
The best month to sell for top dollar in United States is June, when homes are listed for an average of $347,042 (or $24,009 more than the annual average).
Historical data can help you understand when prices in United States are typically at their annual high and low. While each year will have slight variations, we looked at listing prices since 2016 to determine the trends and average prices for each month.
| Median listing price | Listing price difference from median | |
|---|---|---|
| January | $400,500 | -$24,450 |
| February | $412,000 | -$12,950 |
| March | $424,900 | -$50 |
| April | $429,950 | $5,000 |
| May | $439,500 | $14,550 |
| June | $439,900 | $14,950 |
| July | $437,250 | $12,300 |
| August | $429,990 | $5,040 |
| September | $425,000 | $50 |
| October | $424,950 | $0 |
| November | $416,633 | -$8,317 |
| December | $402,501 | -$22,449 |
| Annual median listing price | $424,950 |
Top ways to sell your house no matter the time of year
If you need to sell your home and it's not the best time of year to list, you still have options.
- Sell your home quickly: Sell to a cash buyer or an iBuyer. Cash buyers are best for sellers who need to sell in a matter of days without investing any money to fix up or stage the home. iBuyers can also close quickly with cash, but your house needs to be in good condition to qualify.
- Save money with a discount realtor: List with a discount brokerage and work with full-service agents who work for reduced commissions.
- Sell without a realtor: List with a flat fee MLS company. You'll save on listing commission, but you'll need to complete every step of the selling process yourself, making this option best for experienced sellers with extra time on their hands.
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Data sources
Our Research Team uses real estate data from reputable sources, such as Zillow, Realtor.com, and FreddieMac, to determine the best and worst months to sell a house. We analyze monthly trends for listing prices, housing inventory, and mortgage rates and refresh that data on our pages as the primary sources update.
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When's the best time to sell a home?
If you're after the best sales price, the best month to sell is June when houses sell for 4.00% more than average.
If your priority is speed, May is the best time to sell because homes tend to sell 11 days faster than average.
When's the worst time to sell a home?
January is the month when homes sell for the least amount of money. When it comes to a quick sale, January is the worst time to list. Homes stay on the market for an average of 73 days.
