The Best Time to Sell Your Home – Tips from Our Instagram Live with Connor Harris
Thinking about selling your home? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself: When is the best time to list?
It’s a question we tackled in a recent Instagram Live session with Connor Harris from Marco Harris Estate Agents. Our CEO, Natalie Evans, sat down with Connor to discuss the ins and outs of timing your sale, and it turns out there’s no ONE perfect answer!
You’ve probably heard the age-old advice: Spring is the best time to sell.
And yes, there’s some truth to that—longer days, blooming gardens and sunnier skies certainly help. But the idea that there’s only one ‘perfect’ season to sell? That’s a myth.
The reality? Homes sell in every season. What really makes the difference isn’t the time of year but how you present your home and position it in the market.
Timing vs. Presentation: What Matters More?
Many sellers focus so much on when to list that they overlook something even more important: how their home looks when it hits the market.
Think of it this way:
✨ A well-staged, beautifully presented home in November will attract far more interest than an unloved, cluttered home in April.
✨ A home with dark, outdated photos will struggle—no matter the season.
✨ A carefully prepared, thoughtfully marketed home will stand out, even in a quieter market.
Yes, timing plays a role. But the best time to sell is when your home is ready to make a brilliant first impression.
Seasonal Selling Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)
Let’s tackle some of the biggest misconceptions about when to sell.
📌 "Winter is the worst time to sell!"
Actually, December has become a surprisingly strong month for home sales. Many buyers want to move before the new year, and with fewer homes on the market, there’s less competition.
📌 "Summer is too quiet!"
It’s true that holidays can slow things down slightly, but serious buyers don’t stop searching. Families relocating before the school year starts can make Summer a great time to sell.
📌 "Autumn is a no-go!"
With cosy vibes and crisp weather, Autumn can be an ideal time to showcase a home’s warmth and charm. Plus, buyers who missed out in Spring and Summer are still actively looking.
📌 "Spring is the only time to get a quick sale!"
Spring is popular, but that also means more competition. To stand out, your home still needs to be beautifully staged and professionally marketed.
The bottom line? Every season has its advantages. The key is working with experts who know how to highlight your home’s best features, no matter the time of year.
The Best Day to List Your Home
Okay, so seasonality isn’t everything—but what about the day of the week?
Some interesting stats:
📅 Friday listings attract 34% more buyers – Many buyers start their weekend searches on a Friday, making it an ideal day to go live.
⏳ Timing matters – If your listing goes live at 5pm, just as your agent closes, you miss those crucial first hours of exposure. Listing earlier in the day ensures maximum visibility.
📸 First impressions count – No matter when you list, professional staging and photography make all the difference. You want buyers to stop scrolling and say, ‘Wow, this is the one!’
Why Selling Is About More Than Just Timing
One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is relying on timing alone to sell their home.
Instead, focus on these three key factors:
✔ Presentation – Is your home staged to create an emotional connection? Have you removed distractions and highlighted its best features?
✔ Marketing – Is your agent using high-quality photography, video tours and targeted promotion to reach the right buyers?
✔ Pricing & Strategy – Is your home priced competitively? Does your agent have a clear plan for generating interest and securing offers?
At Little Barn Door, we believe that presentation is everything. A beautifully staged home doesn’t just get views—it gets offers.
So, When Is the Best Time to Sell?
👉 Whenever your home is ready to make a brilliant first impression.
That could be Spring, Autumn, or even December. What matters most is how you position, stage, and market your home to capture buyers’ attention.
Thinking of selling? Work with an agent who has a strong strategy, and let us help you showcase your home at its absolute best.
📞 Get in touch with Marco Harris Estate Agents for expert selling advice. And for home staging that sets your property apart, call us at Little Barn Door.