By Kenneth R. Harney | Washington Post Writers Group
It’s common knowledge verging on holy writ in real estate: Spring is the absolute best time of the year to sell a house.
Right?
But is there hard statistical evidence that listing your house in April, May or June — with flowers blooming, birds chirping, lawns greened up after a tough winter — actually nets you a higher price or a shorter time from listing to sale?
Yes, but it’s not as clear-cut as you might imagine. There are important nuances in the data. Reviews of realty industry and academic studies suggest that, while sales totals generally are highest in May and June, they are actually reflecting listings, contracts and buyer searches that occur earlier in the year.
