Selling Your Home in 2026? The Prep Starts Now
If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2026, the best time to start preparing isn’t next year. It’s right now. The spring market has always been the busiest time for buyers, and while demand is expected to rise again as the weather warms, today’s market looks different than it did even a few years ago. Starting early could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. Why timing matters more than you think The typical homeowner expects it will take about 10 months from the decision to sell until closing. Baby boomers are a bit more optimistic, estimating closer to six months. Either way, that timeline means homeowners hoping to sell in the spring of 2026 need to start preparing now. Nationally, the number of homes for sale has climbed back to pre-pandemic levels. In some regions, like the South and West, inventory is now higher than before 2020, while the Midwest and Northeast are still running at a deficit. Starting early pays...