If You Want to Have Sold Your Home in 2025, Now Is the Time to Start Planning
Scott P. Rogers
Somehow, it's already October.
Yes, October!?!
While the afternoons still feel like summer, the days and weeks are moving fast - and 2025 will be coming to a close before you know it! If you're hoping to sell your home this year and close in 2025, it's time to start putting a plan in place.
Let's Look at the Timeline
Even though many homes go under contract quickly, not all do... and even fast-moving listings still take time to get from contract to closing. Most transactions take 30 to 60 days to close once they're under contract.
So, if your goal is to sell your home in 2025, here's a realistic example of how that could play out:
Early October... We meet to discuss timing, pricing, and any prep work you plan to take on before listing our home for sale.
Mid October... Your home goes on the market for sale.
Mid November... You receive and accept an offer.
Mid to Late December... The sale officially closes.
Suddenly, December probably doesn't feel that far away.
Why do we need to be planning now?
Buyers are still active this fall, and with relatively limited inventory on the market (in most price ranges and locations), your home may stand out more now than it might in the spring. But solid preparation might take some time... simplifying, making repairs, taking photos and getting the marketing lined up.
Plus, we'll want to make sure the timeline works with your goals.
So, if you're hoping to have your home sold before the end of the year, we ought to get started soon. Let's plan to meet in the next week or two so we can talk through the steps and make sure you're set up for a smooth and successful sale.
While the afternoons still feel like summer, the days and weeks are moving fast - and 2025 will be coming to a close before you know it! If you're hoping to sell your home this year and close in 2025, it's time to start putting a plan in place.
Let's Look at the Timeline
Even though many homes go under contract quickly, not all do... and even fast-moving listings still take time to get from contract to closing. Most transactions take 30 to 60 days to close once they're under contract.
So, if your goal is to sell your home in 2025, here's a realistic example of how that could play out:
Early October... We meet to discuss timing, pricing, and any prep work you plan to take on before listing our home for sale.
Mid October... Your home goes on the market for sale.
Mid November... You receive and accept an offer.
Mid to Late December... The sale officially closes.
Suddenly, December probably doesn't feel that far away.
Why do we need to be planning now?
Buyers are still active this fall, and with relatively limited inventory on the market (in most price ranges and locations), your home may stand out more now than it might in the spring. But solid preparation might take some time... simplifying, making repairs, taking photos and getting the marketing lined up.
Plus, we'll want to make sure the timeline works with your goals.
So, if you're hoping to have your home sold before the end of the year, we ought to get started soon. Let's plan to meet in the next week or two so we can talk through the steps and make sure you're set up for a smooth and successful sale.
