This is a frequently asked question, When is the right time to sell my home? Well, most people prefer the spring or summer months to move so this is when the real estate market is brewing, but the market can start heating up as early as February. This is especially true of families with children because they’d prefer to move during the summer vacation and get settled into their new home before the new school year begins. The market usually stays active through the fall, But when November comes things slow down pretty quickly and stay that way through January. People don’t generally like showing their homes in the winter months because you have the holidays and a lot more maintenance on the home to always keep it in showing condition.

One of the ways to ensure that your home is sold sooner rather than later is to take part in a new trend known to real estate agents as “staging.” Staging is simply showcasing your home in its best light—and can range from simply sprucing things up to hiring a professional to come in and decorate.