Is Now a Good Time to Sell? A Simple Framework

Timing the market perfectly is a myth. Timing your sale well is very doable. Ask yourself these five questions.

1. What is your home actually worth today?

Not what a neighbour got two years ago. Recent comparable sales, adjusted for your home's condition and features, set the real number. Over-pricing is the single biggest reason homes sit unsold.

2. What will you net after costs?

Your take-home is list price minus agent commission (~5%), legal fees, and any remaining mortgage. Two similar list prices can produce very different net proceeds — always look at the bottom line.

3. How fast do you need to move?

• ASAP — price at or slightly below market to sell quickly.
• Flexible — you can hold out for a premium buyer.

4. Is your home ready to show?

Small prep — declutter, deep clean, minor repairs, staging — routinely returns more than it costs and shortens days-on-market.

5. What is the competition doing?

If similar homes are selling in under three weeks, momentum is on your side. If they are sitting, price sharper or wait.

Curious what your home could list for and what you would actually pocket? Our free tool gives you a recommended list price, three pricing scenarios, and your estimated net proceeds in about a minute.