{"id":31458,"date":"2025-02-28T06:35:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=31458"},"modified":"2026-04-07T07:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:11:13","slug":"best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Dallas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deciding to sell your Dallas area home is one thing. Deciding <\/span>when<\/span><\/i> to sell your home is another decision altogether. For example, based on historical sales data, if you list your Irving home in March, you could sell it for <\/span>4.33% more than the yearly average<\/span><\/a>. For a $400,000 home, that means $17,320 more just for selling at a strategic time!<\/span><\/p>\n

This post gives you a closer look at the best time to sell, market trends you need to know about, and insider tips to help you sell your Dallas area home faster and for more money.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dallas housing trends<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S., and the city\u2019s <\/span>booming job market<\/span><\/a> and corporate relocations are driving more homebuyers into the market. Companies like <\/span>Tesla<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Goldman Sachs<\/span><\/a> have expanded or moved headquarters to Dallas recently.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In February 2024, the <\/span>median list price for a Dallas home<\/span><\/a> was $394,500, with a median price per square foot at $245. The average days on market (<\/span>DOM<\/span><\/a>) \u2014 from listing to signed contract \u2014 for Dallas is around <\/span>65 days<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cmonths of inventory\u201d for Dallas is at <\/span>about four months<\/span><\/a>, meaning it would take four months for currently-listed homes to sell given the sales pace the area is experiencing.<\/span><\/p>\n

If an area has more months\u2019 supply, six, for example, the inventory is typically considered more balanced and associated with moderate price appreciation. A lower number of months will typically push prices up more rapidly. We\u2019ll look at housing inventory needs again in our Dallas selling trends section below.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a population of around 1.3 million, Dallas is the third most populous city in Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area has a population of just over 6.7 million \u2014 <\/span>a 1.16% increase from 2024<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The growing population and rising home values have many Dallas area homeowners wondering if now is a good time to sell. If you\u2019re considering a home sale, listing your property in the best month can help you close faster or make more money.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When is the best time to sell a house in Dallas?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cIn Dallas, it\u2019s typical for home sales to begin rising around the first of the year and continue to rise through the spring and summer months,\u201d says Scott Neal, a top real estate agent in the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The best time to sell your home in Dallas also depends on certain regional trends specific to the city, which we\u2019ll dig into in a little bit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that the <\/span>timeline of selling a home<\/span><\/a> includes listing the home, conducting <\/span>showings<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>open houses<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>assessing offers<\/span><\/a>, accepting an offer, and then <\/span>closing<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

After accepting an offer, <\/span>the closing process<\/span><\/a> can take around 50 days. Currently, homes in Dallas are staying on the market for about 65 days from listing to contract. With this in mind, the best time to list your home is about three months before you actually want to close on it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at real estate transaction data for Dallas and some surrounding cities to find the best time to sell your home whether you want to sell for the most money or <\/span>sell fast<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Dallas<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 6.67% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nJune<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 6 days faster than if you listed it in any other month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Fort Worth<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 3.09% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nApril<\/span><\/td>\nJuly<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 7 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Garland<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nJune<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 4.76% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nAugust<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 5 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Irving<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nJune<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 4.33% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 7 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Plano<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nJune<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 3.53% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 7 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Coppell<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 4.01% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 10 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Best times to sell a house in <\/b>Arlington<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selling objective<\/b><\/td>\nList month<\/b><\/td>\nClose month<\/b><\/td>\nBenefit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time for higher price<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\nMay<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house for 2.95% more than the yearly average.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to sell fast<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nJune<\/span><\/td>\nYou could sell your house 6 days sooner than if you listed in a different month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All charts based on historical home sales data, 2014-2024<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

To see home-selling trends in your city, check out our <\/span>Best Time To Sell Calculator<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

HomeLight also offers a <\/span>Home Value Estimator<\/span><\/a> to help you get a ballpark idea of what your home might be worth right now. And for an even better estimate of your home\u2019s current value and the best month to sell in your market, talk to a <\/span>top-performing real estate agent in the Dallas area<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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