Why April 13–19 Is the Best Week to Sell Your Home in 2025 (And How to Make It Count)

Selling your home isn’t just about cleaning up, snapping a few photos, and hoping for the best. Timing matters—big time.

In fact, according to a new New York Post article, April 13 to 19, 2025 is the single best week of the entire year to list your home. Not January. Not the holidays. Not even peak summer. April 13 to 19.

Why? Because it's the perfect storm: high buyer demand, low seller competition, and favorable market conditions. But that’s not just marketing talk—there’s data behind it.

Let’s walk through why this week is the golden window to get your home sold fast and for top dollar—and what you can do to take full advantage of it.

Homes Listed in This Week Sell for Thousands More

Here’s the first and biggest reason this week matters: you can actually make more money. A lot more.

According to Realtor.com data cited in the article, homes listed during the week of April 13–19 sell for an average of 6.7% higher than those listed at the beginning of the year.

That might sound like a small number, but let’s put it in real-life context. If your home is worth $430,000 (the U.S. median), that’s nearly $4,800 extra in your pocket.

And this isn’t some fluke. The trend has held strong over several years. Why? Because by mid-April:

• Buyers who started casually browsing in January are now preapproved, educated, and ready to act.

• Families are trying to buy and close before summer so they can move during school break.

• The weather is better, which means people are more likely to attend open houses and showings.

So if you're serious about maximizing your return, this week offers a rare sweet spot where supply, demand, and buyer urgency align in your favor.

Your Home Gets More Views, More Showings, and More Offers

Let’s face it: in real estate, attention is currency.

You can have the most stunning kitchen remodel in the world, but if no one sees your listing, it won’t sell. That’s where timing comes in again.

Listings during April 13–19 get 17.7% more views than average listings. That means more eyes on your home, more buyers walking through the door, and ultimately—more offers.

Why does this happen?

Because it’s the point in the year when buyer activity spikes:

• People are done with winter hibernation and ready to make moves.

• Tax refunds are landing in bank accounts, giving buyers extra cash for down payments.

• Spring fever sets in, and for many buyers, that means house hunting.

The more traffic your listing gets, the more competition among buyers—and competition drives up offers. Instead of accepting your first offer, you might have the luxury of choosing between multiple ones. And that puts you in a stronger negotiating position not only for price, but also for terms like contingencies, timelines, and repairs.

Think of this week as your listing’s moment in the spotlight. You want to take the stage when the audience is actually watching.

You’ll Face Less Competition from Other Sellers

Now here’s the real secret weapon: less competition.

While buyer activity peaks in April, not all sellers have caught on. That means fewer homes are on the market—13.2% fewer, to be exact—compared to other weeks in the spring season.

And that’s good news for you.

Because fewer listings mean your property stands out. You’re not buried in a flood of new listings like you might be in May or June, and buyers are less distracted by too many choices.

Think of it like this: If you were selling lemonade on a hot day, would you rather be one of five stands on the block or the only one? Exactly.

This reduced competition also means buyers are less likely to wait or drag their feet. If your home checks their boxes, they’ll move fast—especially if they know other options are limited.

Final Thoughts: This Is Your Moment

In real estate, timing can make or break your sale.April 13 to 19 isn’t just another week—it’s statistically the best opportunity in 2025 to sell your home faster, for more money, and with less competition.

Whether you’re just starting to think about selling or already preparing your home, now is the time to align your strategy with this timeline.

And if you're feeling unsure, don’t worry—you don’t have to do it alone. Team Pimentel is ready to walk you through every step of the process, from pricing and prep to listing and closing.

So if you're ready to take advantage of this golden week, we’re ready to make it happen.

📚 Source: Johnson, A. (2025, March 13). Here are the best seven days to sell your home. New York Post.

https://nypost.com/2025/03/13/real-estate/here-are-the-best-seven-days-to-sell-your-home