If you’re selling a house or condo, August is your month for action. Sales numbers show a distinct advantage to listing or closing in August, definitely the best time to sell in Ft. Lauderdale. Let’s explore the data, and consider ways to make a home stand out from the considerable competition.
According to the 2014-2017 numbers, houses closed for the highest prices in December, 6.47% above average. Since it takes about 5 months from listing to closing in this market, August has been the time to list if price is your priority. Even if you sell sooner, November closing prices have been 5.8% above average. If we focus on just 2017, August still comes out on top. Last year, though, it was August closings that did the best, with prices 9.86%…