American home sellers are looking to the spring with a renewed sense of optimism for a quick and profitable transaction, according to a survey from Realtor.com.
The survey found 74% of respondents stating now is a good time to sell, while 83% of potential sellers expected to get their asking price or more this spring. As for the timing of their sales, 75% expected their home to sell within four months, including 27% who expect a sale within one to two months. Realtor.com noted the typical home spends 57 days on market.
As for the reasons behind their selling, 41% of respondents said it was based on the desire to make a profit, up from 36% in 2025, while an equal share said they were looking for a different neighborhood or community. The need for more space (39%) rounded out the top three reasons. Eight in 10 potential sellers said they were planning to stay within their current state, with more than half moving within the same county.
“Sellers this spring are entering the market clear-eyed — they understand their home has value, and they’re motivated to act, but they’re also more attuned to the reality that buyers have regained some footing,” said Laura Eddy, vice president of research and insights at Realtor.com. “What’s notable is how much sellers have done their homework. The vast majority have researched values, evaluated improvements, and thought carefully about timing — and that preparation is likely to serve them well during the week of April 12–18, what we consider the best week to sell.”
0 Comments