One of the most common questions I am asked as an estate agent is ‘when is the best time to sell my property?’ This is a particularly popular question in the run up to Christmas, with sellers wondering whether they should list their property before Christmas, or wait until the festive period is over.

So, when should you put your property on the market? That’s exactly what I’m going to tell you!

The Busiest Day On Rightmove

Did you know that the busiest day on Rightmove is Boxing Day?

In fact, on Boxing Day, and in the run up to New Year, traffic on Rightmove soars by 70%.

This is partly due to people being off work for the Christmas period, and partly due to buyers being ready for a fresh start for the New Year.

So, if you’re looking to sell your property, the best time to list it on Rightmove is on Boxing Day – so that it’ll be right at the top of the search listings as the traffic hits Rightmove.

When Should You Put Your House On The Market?

If you’re thinking about putting your property on the market, now is the perfect time. You can have your photos taken before you put your Christmas decorations up, and then enjoy your Christmas period stress-free. I will then launch your property onto the online portals on Boxing Day, so that you can capitalise on that New Year traffic.

We can then book in your viewings from Tuesday 3rd January 2023, giving you time to take down your Christmas decorations and recover from the festive period.

Will House Prices Fall In 2023?

This is a difficult question to answer, as the property market is so dynamic and ever-changing.

As you may know, house prices have been consistently rising for the past two years, ever since Covid hit the world. In a market like this, it’s inevitable that the market will eventually stabilise, and house prices may even fall slightly.

However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t put your property on the market! In fact, if you’re thinking of selling in the next few years, now is the time to do it.

The housing market always picks up again after a small dip – so even if prices do fall slightly in 2023, they will almost certainly start to rise again in 2024.

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it! The best time to sell your home is Boxing Day on Rightmove. If you’re thinking of putting your property on the market, now is the perfect time to do it.

If you have any questions about selling your property, or the housing market in general, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I would be more than happy to help!