1.) What makes a house sell?
This entire page could be devoted to answering this question. But to be as concise as possible, a successful sale requires these top six considerations:
sale price, terms of sale, condition of the home, location, accessibility, and the extent of marketing exposure your house receives.
While some of these factors may be beyond your control (such as the actual sale price), you can compensate by taking advantage of others (like a new paint job) to make your property as attractive to prospective buyers as possible.
2.) When is the best time to list a house for sale?
The "best" time to list your house is as soon as you decide to sell it. A real estate professional can discuss varying market factors with you.
3.) Is there any seasonality to the market?
Peak selling seasons can vary in different areas of the country, weather has a lot to do with it. For example, late spring and early fall historically is a favorable selling time. Houses tend to "show" better during those months.
Keep in mind that there is also an influx of inventory during this time, so expect more competition.
So while there is seasonality in the real estate market, it's not something that should govern your decision on when to sell.
The "best way" to answer your question(s) is to have me view your property in order to effectively assess your homes worth.
Having an experienced Real Estate Agent in your market place can make all the difference in the world.

