Should You Sell Your Twin Cities Home in Spring or Summer?

Waiting until summer to sell your home sounds safe, but it’s often risky. Most homeowners believe summer is the safest time to sell a home. It feels logical, popular, and familiar.

But what many sellers don’t realize is that waiting until summer can quietly work against them as buyer focus and urgency begin to fade.

Here’s what you need to understand before choosing to wait.

Summer is when inventory rises, and focus fades. By the time summer hits, inventory is usually at its highest. With more homes on the market, buyers have more options. At the same time, buyers are distracted by travel, kids being out of school, and everyday summer activities. As distractions increase, urgency fades.

Summer brings a shift in buyer behavior. Buyers negotiate harder, hesitate more, and walk away more easily, and that change can impact your final sales price and net proceeds by tens of thousands of dollars.

Spring buyers are more committed. They are emotionally invested, motivated, and ready to move quickly. This willingness to act with purpose can make a meaningful difference during negotiations and decision-making, influencing both the pace of the sale and the final outcome.

Deciding between spring and summer means weighing these trade-offs carefully. Timing can directly impact urgency, negotiation, and your overall results.

If you need help or guidance, just reach out to (952) 222-9000 or visit JohnSchusterGroup.com. I can walk you through the trade-offs so you know the timing that will work best for your sale.