Peak demand window
February through May is consistently the strongest window — snowbird and relocation traffic combined. Listings hit highest prices and shortest DOM.
Slow window
Late November and December. Holiday travel and end-of-year focus pulls buyer activity. Sellers list anyway when they have to — and serious-only buyers tend to show up.
The real answer
The best month is when your home is ready and priced right. A great listing wins in any month.
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