When’s the Best Time to Sell My House?

I get this question all the time.
Is it better to sell in the spring? In the fall?
Is the market up? Is it down?

Selling and Buying in the Same Market? Timing Isn’t Everything

If you’re selling and buying in the same market, timing doesn’t matter as much as you think.
Sell high? You’ll buy high.
Sell low? You’ll buy low.
It usually balances out—unless you’re switching between very different types of properties, which can shift the equation a bit.

Want to Be Smart About Timing? Don’t Follow the Seasons—Follow the Numbers

One of the best indicators?
Months of Inventory.

What’s Months of Inventory?

It tells us how long it would take to sell all the homes currently on the market, based on how quickly they’re selling right now.

Here’s the simple rule:

• Low inventory = Seller’s market - homes are selling fast.

• High inventory = Buyer’s Market - homes are sitting, and buyers have more options.

What Drives Inventory Levels?

It’s a mix of things, but the biggest drivers usually are:

• Interest rates

• Buyer demand

• New listings coming on the market

And remember—this isn’t just about the city average.
Real estate is hyper-local.
Different areas, different home types, and different price ranges can all behave differently—even just blocks apart.

The Problem With Headlines? They’re Outdated

Here’s the thing:
Most real estate headlines you see are based on last month’s data.
It’s not wrong—but it’s already outdated.

The market shifts fast. Monthly board stats help us track long-term trends, but they don’t always reflect what’s happening right now in your neighbourhood.

Real Estate Moves in Waves

And real estate has a ripple effect.
Big cities like Toronto or Ottawa often feel market shifts first.
Then it rolls out to smaller towns like Belleville or Trenton.
Understanding where you are in the wave is key to making the right move at the right time.

This Is Why You Need Local, Real-Time Insight

You don’t want to use yesterday’s information to make a decision in today’s market.
When it comes time to act, you need the most recent data and the most accurate numbers—from this hour, not last month.

That’s how you make smart, confident moves.
That’s what I bring to the table.

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Tamer Mecky, Broker

About the Author

Tamer Mecky | Real Estate Broker
Helping clients buy and sell homes in Belleville, Trenton, and Prince Edward County with strategy and real-time local insight.
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