Selling in spring or fall? It depends on your house

Spring brings more buyers, and that is true in most cities. But more buyers also means more competing listings. A home that photographs beautifully in autumn light can stand out more than the same house in a crowded April.

Ask three questions. When does your garden look best? When do you need to move? And what else is on the market in your price range? If the answers do not point clearly in one direction, list when you are ready. A prepared house in October beats an unprepared one in March.

Whatever the season, the first two weeks matter most. We prepare everything before the sign goes up: photography, repairs, pricing, and a short list of buyers we already know.