{"id":31884,"date":"2025-03-05T03:24:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=31884"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:39:48","slug":"best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-washington-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-time-to-sell-a-house-in-washington-state\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Washington State?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The real estate market in Washington State<\/a> varies greatly by region \u2014 it might as well be multiple states. Whether you\u2019re selling your home<\/a> in Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, or anywhere in between, your experience will depend on your location. The divided market can lead to different answers to the question: When is the best time to sell a home in Washington?<\/p>\n

This article will help you demystify the factors that affect your sales experience and determine the best time of year to list your property. We will help you understand the months that may be optimal for preparing<\/a>, staging<\/a>, listing, and selling your home for its highest possible list price and in the quickest time to close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

In a state that sees all four seasons, home sales inevitably slow down in the fall. This is reflected by much of the data throughout the state and backed by the professional experience of HomeLight network agent Matthew Harber<\/a>, managing broker of The Harber Home Group with Keller Williams Realty Tacoma.<\/p>\n

November \u201calways seems like the slowest month of the year,\u201d he observes, pointing to weather changes. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot more rain, [and] it\u2019s darker,\u201d Harber notes and adds that the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally a \u201cdead week\u201d in the local housing market.<\/p>\n

Homes don\u2019t close quickly in Washington at this time of year, as the data illustrate. Inventory moves at higher prices and higher speeds during warmer months.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay is the time to list your house,\u201d Harber says of the Tacoma market. Whether listing in the spring or summer, warmer temperatures are tied to speedier and higher-priced sales throughout the state. Local nuances vary by city, so check your hometown in our free online Best Time To Sell Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine the data from larger and smaller cities across the state. Whether you are looking to sell your home fast<\/a> or for a higher-than-average price, the statistics can be a good starting point when considering how (and when) to price your Washington State property.<\/p>\n

5 large cities in Washington<\/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
Seattle<\/a><\/td>\n759,915<\/a><\/td>\nApril (3.4% more)<\/td>\nMarch (8 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spokane<\/a><\/td>\n229,527<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (8.31% more)<\/td>\nJuly (12 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tacoma<\/a><\/td>\n223,968<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (\u200b\u200b5.24% more)<\/td>\nMarch (10 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vancouver<\/a><\/td>\n198,163<\/a><\/td>\nApril (4.24% more)<\/td>\nJuly (8 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bellevue<\/a><\/td>\n151,505<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (4.41% more)<\/td>\nApril (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5 mid-sized cities in Washington<\/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
Kent<\/a><\/td>\n132,306<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (3.95% more)<\/td>\nMarch (10 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Everett<\/a><\/td>\n111,275<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (6.04% more)<\/td>\nMarch (8 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spokane Valley<\/a><\/td>\n109,803<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (9.65% more)<\/td>\nJune (17 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kirkland<\/a><\/td>\n90,679<\/a><\/td>\nMarch (2.91% more)<\/td>\nMarch (10 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renton<\/a><\/td>\n103,748<\/a><\/td>\nMay (4.39% more)<\/td>\nMarch (8 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5 smaller cities or towns in Washington<\/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
Redmond<\/a><\/td>\n82,588<\/a><\/td>\nMay (7.9% more)<\/td>\nMarch (12 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sammamish<\/a><\/td>\n64,340<\/a><\/td>\nAugust (3.95% more)<\/td>\nMarch (17 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoreline<\/a><\/td>\n62,199<\/a><\/td>\nApril (4.7% more)<\/td>\nMarch (10 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olympia<\/a><\/td>\n55,774<\/a><\/td>\nMay (5.47% more)<\/td>\nMarch (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lynnwood<\/a><\/td>\n45,640<\/a><\/td>\nJanuary (3.81% more)<\/td>\nMarch (9 days sooner)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Based on historical home sales data, 2014-2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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