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Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here

March 27, 2023 1 min read Brenda Bianchi

If selling your Tampa Bay home is on this year’s plan, late spring is your peak window. After 43+ years watching seasonality reward prepared sellers, our team can share what to do in the weeks leading up to listing.

6–8 weeks before listing

  • Identify and address any obvious deferred maintenance
  • Begin decluttering, room by room
  • Get an honest CMA from your agent

3–4 weeks before

  • Deep clean and touch-up paint
  • Pressure wash exterior, refresh landscaping
  • Replace burnt-out bulbs, upgrade fixtures where impactful
  • Schedule professional photography

1–2 weeks before

  • Stage main living areas, primary bedroom, primary bath
  • Finalize listing copy
  • Confirm pricing strategy with your agent
  • Open up showing availability

Listing week

  • Activate MLS listing
  • Promote on social and digital channels
  • Be flexible with showings
  • Be ready to negotiate

The bottom line

Spring listings reward sellers who prepared weeks in advance. Our team is happy to start planning the timeline for your specific home.

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