When’s the Best Time to Sell My Home? | The Eastside Sellers Series

Most people assume spring is the best time to sell — but that’s not always true.
While spring listings do tend to draw attention, serious buyers exist year-round, and the strongest results often come from sellers who move ahead of the herd.

Your true “best time” depends on three local factors:

1. Absorption rate — how quickly homes like yours are selling.

2. Inventory levels — your competition at that moment.

3. Interest rate trends — which influence buyer urgency and affordability.

For example, in years when rates dip early, January and February have delivered phenomenal results on the Eastside. Conversely, when inventory spikes in April and May, homes that hit the market slightly earlier often stand out — selling faster and with fewer concessions.

Late summer and early fall can also surprise sellers. With families settled after school starts and job transfers kicking in, motivated buyers enter the market ready to act. Even November listings can thrive when competition is low and staging shines.

The takeaway? Don’t wait for the calendar — watch the data.
I track Eastside absorption and inventory weekly to help you identify your optimal window — not the “typical” one.

Let’s time your sale for maximum impact — and make the market work for you.

— Jeff Harrison | The Reese Team, Compass Real Estate
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