Best timing depended on local conditions, personal goals, and whether the home was truly ready. The guidance was clear: if you are not ready, wait.
Historical regional trends pointed to Mid-Spring through Early-Summer as the prime selling window, with California listings in Mid-Spring, Late-Q2, and Early-Q3 performing best.
For Southern California, Mid-Q2 through Late-Q3 offered strongest pricing opportunities. Sellers prioritizing speed gained an edge by listing as early as Late-Q1.
In Riverside, Late-Q2 listings historically brought the biggest price premium, ~3% above the yearly avg. Mid-Spring listings sold fastest, about 6 days quicker.
Across Southern California, Mid-Spring was the fastest-selling period: homes averaged 37 days on market versus a regional yearly avg. of 44 days.
Southern California Sellers Gain in Spring
