If you are thinking of selling your house – or even if you know you’ll be putting your house on the market eventually – there are many different things that go into helping you get the best possible price. Believe it or not, even the time of year can have an impact on the amount you are likely to receive. What is the best time of year for selling a house in Washington, DC? 

Warm Weather brings Activity

It’s common knowledge that most of the house hunters across the country do their shopping when the weather is warm. Based on data from years past, buyers and sellers alike are the most active between early March and late June. However, this is a rather long period of time, and thanks to the age of information, it’s possible to narrow things down even further. According to Zillow, a leading real estate website, the best time to list a home in Washington, DC is April. According to their records, homes listed in the first two weeks of April in this area tend to sell six days faster than homes listed any other time of year and they bring in an average of $3900 more, too. 

The Day of the Week Might Make a Difference, Too

Now that you know you should be listing your home in the first couple weeks of April, you might be curious about specifics. Zillow certainly doesn’t disappoint here, either. Its data says that homes listed for the first time on Thursdays tend to get the most views, which means that if you wait to list until Thursday, you will get your listing in front of the most people possible. 

Make Sure Your Seller Has an Online Presence

An online marketing strategy is crucial for selling your home in today’s day and age. Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trends Report 2018 shows that 79% of all buyers use online resources when they search for new homes. For this reason, it is imperative that your REALTOR puts your home on the market both via traditional and digital means. Otherwise, you could be missing out on a huge portion of the market – especially in the DC area – and that could cost you a great deal, as well. 

Optimizing Your Sale

As a seller, there are numerous ways in which you can time your listing to get the best possible results for your unique needs. Though some sellers want to get the best potential prices for their homes, others need to make sure they get the timing just right – and attract just the right (qualified) buyer – to make sure their own home purchase synchronizes, and they aren’t stuck making two mortgage payments. 

Selling your home in April or May will help you get fast, effective results. As always, be sure that you turn to an experienced Washington, DC REALTOR with an online presence and proven marketing strategy for all your home selling needs. This will also go a long way toward ensuring your home sells quickly and at a good price.