New Study Shows Home Sellers See 9.5 Percent Premium In May

ATTOM released its annual analysis of the best days of the year to sell a home, which shows that based on home sales over the past 10 years, the months of May, February and April offer the highest seller premiums – making this month the time to sell your home.

An analysis of more than 47 million single-family home and condo sales between 2015 and 2024 reveals that listing a property in May, February, or April tends to generate the highest seller premiums. The data indicates that the early months of the year not only mark peak home-buying activity but also offer prime opportunities for sellers. For those considering a sale, this may be the most advantageous time to enter the market.

The analysis also took a more high-level look and showcased how seller premiums faired throughout the year and broke it out by month.

The months realizing the greatest seller premiums were as follows: May (9.5 percent); February (9.4 percent); April (9.1 percent); June (9.0 percent); March (8.8 percent); January (7.8 percent); July (7.4 percent); August (7.3 percent); December (7.2 percent); September (6.9 percent); October (6.6 percent); and November (6.4 percent).

ATTOM also took a deeper dive to uncover the best days to sell a home. The top 20 days fell in the months of May, March, April, June, and February. Starting with May 27th being the best day to sell a home, with a seller premium of 14.0 percent. Followed by May 26th (13.7 percent); March 31st (12.9 percent); March 30th (12.6 percent); April 28th (12.5 percent); April 29th (12.2 percent); March 29th (12.1 percent); May 25th (12.0 percent); June 30th (11.9 percent); and February 24th (11.6 percent).