A fresh analysis of nearly a decade’s worth of home sales reveals that late May offers the highest financial return for homeowners looking to sell — with two of the most profitable days of the year just weeks away.
According to the report, May consistently delivers the best seller premiums, with the average sale price coming in 9.5% above estimated home values. Homes sold on May 27 command the highest premiums of the year — an impressive 14% above market value — while May 26 follows closely behind at 13.7%.
Other high-performing days include late March and late April, but no month beats May for maximizing return on a home sale. Surprisingly, February also ranked high, offering a 9.4% seller premium, while November proved the least profitable with just 6.4%.
Despite ongoing affordability concerns and economic uncertainty, data shows that the most active months for home sales are still ahead. June historically records the highest number of home transactions, followed closely by August and July, highlighting summer as a powerful selling season.
For homeowners considering a sale, this could be the most strategic time to act — just as buyer interest begins to rise.