{"id":31472,"date":"2025-05-07T02:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=31472"},"modified":"2025-07-21T07:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:50:26","slug":"best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The timing of listing your Texas home can significantly affect both its sale price and how quickly it sells. For example, historical data shows that listing your $331,000 Laredo home in June for a September closing could boost your sale price by up to 5.29% above the yearly average<\/a>. In this post, we’ll explore the best time to sell a house in Texas, uncover key market trends, and share expert tips to help you sell your home faster and for a higher price.<\/p>\n

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Texas housing trends<\/h2>\n

In recent years, Texas homes have been selling fast. Currently, properties in the state take an average of 72 days<\/a> on market (DOM<\/a>) to move from a listing to a signed contract. This metric is important as it reflects the market\u2019s pace \u2014 faster sales typically indicate a more active market, while longer periods might suggest less demand or increased competition.<\/p>\n

The \u201cmonths of inventory\u201d in Texas stands at 4.8<\/a>, indicating how many months it would take to sell all currently listed homes at the state’s current sales pace.<\/p>\n

When an area has a higher months’ supply, such as six months, the inventory generally is viewed as balanced, leading to moderate price appreciation. Conversely, a lower months’ supply usually accelerates price increases, a trend currently observed in Texas \u2014 beneficial for sellers but challenging for buyers.<\/p>\n

The median home price for the Lone Star State is about $331,000<\/a>, up 0.3% from the prior year, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center.<\/p>\n

These trends reveal that the Texas sellers\u2019 market is still active, and you can get great value for your home if you sell at the optimal time.<\/p>\n

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

The optimal time to sell a house in Texas significantly depends on your selling goals. There may be a specific month that is ideal for a quick sale and another that is best for achieving a higher price. Additionally, the location of your home plays a crucial role in determining the best time to sell. The saying \u201cLocation, Location, Location\u201d holds true \u2014 your home’s timing is influenced by its region within Texas. Each neighborhood has its own dynamics, making some factors unique to your home and its community.<\/p>\n

For instance, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area leads the nation in population growth<\/a>. As explained by top real estate agent Jason Danford of the Brent Germany Team<\/a>, continued growth in his part of the DFW metro area \u201ccreated a year-round selling season,\u201d but adds that the best month to sell is in the spring, typically March and April.<\/p>\n

Population growth controls smaller markets as well. Corpus Christi\u2019s population is about 358,000<\/a> and is incredibly small compared to the DFW metro area\u2019s population of a staggering 8.1 million<\/a> people.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let Corpus Christi\u2019s size fool you. Since 2021, there have been \u201creally good figures for people moving to the area,\u201d says Corpus Christi top real estate agent Kim Erwin<\/a>, who works with over 80% more single-family homes than the average area agent.<\/p>\n

To give you a better idea, we\u2019ve looked at historical real estate transaction data from 15 cities of different sizes that provide an overview of what might be the best times to sell your Texas home and the possible benefits. Your selling results will vary depending on what\u2019s happening in your market and other home-selling variables.<\/p>\n

5 large cities in Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City name<\/strong><\/td>\nPopulation<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list for higher price<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list to sell fast<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n6,890,000<\/a><\/td>\nSeptember (3.99% more)<\/td>\nMay (7 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n2,525,000<\/a><\/td>\nSeptember (4.38% more)<\/td>\nApril (7 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/a><\/td>\n6,732,000<\/a><\/td>\nFebruary (5.78% more)<\/td>\nMarch (6 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/a><\/td>\n2,313,000<\/a><\/td>\nDecember (4.51% more)<\/td>\nFebruary (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El Paso<\/a><\/td>\n1,006,000<\/a><\/td>\nSeptember (3.65% more)<\/td>\nJune (6 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5 mid-sized cities in Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City name<\/strong><\/td>\nPopulation<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list for higher price<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list to sell fast<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corpus Christi<\/a><\/td>\n358,000<\/a><\/td>\nMay (5.03% more)<\/td>\nMay (7 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laredo<\/a><\/td>\n344,000<\/a><\/td>\nJune (5.29% more)<\/td>\nAugust (6 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McKinney<\/a><\/td>\n224,183<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (3.02% more)<\/td>\nApril (8 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Killeen<\/a><\/td>\n163,581<\/a><\/td>\nApril (3.55% more)<\/td>\nMay (6 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Midland<\/a><\/td>\n142,068<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (6.48% more)<\/td>\nJune (5 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5 smaller cities or towns in Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City name<\/strong><\/td>\nPopulation<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list for higher price<\/strong><\/td>\nBest time to list to sell fast<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pasadena<\/a><\/td>\n143,614<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (4.19% more)<\/td>\nApril (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abilene<\/a><\/td>\n131,460<\/a><\/td>\nJune (3.33% more)<\/td>\nMay (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College Station<\/a><\/td>\n128,139<\/a><\/td>\nJuly (9.96% more)<\/td>\nMarch (6 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tyler<\/a><\/td>\n113,030<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (6.39% more)<\/td>\nMay (10 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conroe<\/a><\/td>\n119,576<\/a><\/td>\nApril (2.00% more)<\/td>\nApril (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

Don\u2019t see your city or town listed? Enter your city into our free online best time to sell calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n The difference between the crash [and] the current climate is related to supply and demand. You have a perfect storm with supply shortages impacting new construction, and that has put a stress on the existing home market.<\/q>\n
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