Sell Before the Holidays or Wait Until Spring? A Guide for Mount Laurel and South Jersey Homeowners

Quick answer: Spring usually brings the biggest price premiums, but it also brings the most competing listings. ATTOM's 2025 analysis of more than 48 million sales found homes closing on May 27 sold for 14.0% above market value, compared with 3.8% on December 24. If your move can't wait, or your home is ready now, a well-priced holiday listing faces fewer rivals and more serious buyers.

Key Takeaways

• Homes that closed on December 24 sold at a 3.8% premium over estimated market value, the lowest of any day, according to ATTOM.
• May 27 was the best day for sellers, with a 14.0% premium (ATTOM).
• ATTOM measures closing dates, so a late-December closing usually reflects an offer made in mid-to-late November.
• Burlington County had 24.5% more active listings than a year earlier in the week ending October 18, 2026, according to Bright MLS.

Is Spring Really the Best Time to Sell?

On price, usually yes. ATTOM reviewed more than 48 million single-family and condo sales from 2015 to 2024 and found the biggest seller premiums cluster in late spring. May 27 topped the list at 14.0% above estimated market value (ATTOM).

But "best on average" isn't the same as "best for you." Spring also brings the most new listings, so a Mount Laurel or Marlton seller listing in May competes with every neighbor who waited for the same moment.

Why December Gets a Bad Reputation

December 24 had the lowest seller premium of any day in ATTOM's data, at 3.8% above market value, and December dates filled most of the "best days to buy" list (ATTOM).

Two things are worth knowing before that scares you off:

• It's still a premium. Even on the weakest day, homes sold above estimated market value on average.
• It's a closing date, not an offer date. A home that closes on Christmas Eve was usually negotiated weeks earlier. The decision you're making now, in early November, shapes a December closing.

What Is the Mount Laurel Market Like This Fall?

More balanced than it has been in years. In Mount Laurel, single-family homes had a September 2026 median sale price of $625,000, up 2.5% from a year earlier, with a median of 33 days on market and inventory up 40%.

Countywide, Burlington County had 24.5% more active listings in the week ending October 18, 2026 than a year earlier, and homes took a median of 33 days to go under contract, according to Bright MLS.

Prices are still holding, but buyers have more choices and more time. That rewards homes that are priced right and ready to show.

Why Some Sellers Do Well in November and December

• Less competition. Fewer sellers list during the holidays, so your home gets a bigger share of buyers' attention.
• More serious buyers. People touring homes in December often have a deadline: a job relocation, a lease ending, or a goal of moving before the new school semester.
• Spring buyers start early. Many spring movers start browsing and touring in late fall. A strong listing can catch them before the crowd shows up.
• Your move matters more than the calendar. If you're buying your next home too, selling in a quieter market can line up with buying in one.

If you're on the buying side, our post on the best time to buy a home in Mount Laurel this fall covers that half of the timing question.

How to Decide: Sell Now or Wait?

Listing before the holidays may make sense if: - Your home is in move-in condition today - You have a job, family or financial reason to move in the next six months - You'd rather compete with fewer listings than chase a higher spring premium

Waiting for spring may make sense if: - Your home needs repairs or updates that will take a few months - Your timeline is flexible - Exterior curb appeal is a big part of your home's value

Either way, the first step is knowing what your home would sell for now. Request a free home value estimate, or see how we sell homes in Mount Laurel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a bad idea to sell a house during the holidays? No. ATTOM's data shows lower average premiums in late December, but homes still sold above estimated market value. Less competition and more motivated buyers can work in your favor.

What is the best day to sell a house? In ATTOM's 2025 analysis of more than 48 million sales, May 27 was the best closing day for sellers, at a 14.0% premium over market value.

What is the worst day to sell a house? December 24 had the lowest seller premium in ATTOM's analysis, at 3.8% above market value. Keep in mind that's based on closing dates, not the day an offer was accepted.

Should I wait until spring to sell my Mount Laurel home? It depends on your home's condition and your timeline. If your home is ready and you need to move, a fall or holiday listing faces fewer competing homes. If it needs work, using the winter to prepare for spring can make sense.

Not sure whether to list now or in spring?

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