Selling
Should you sell now or wait until spring?
Spring usually brings a higher price and a faster sale. Over the 24 months from October 2024 through September 2026, Twin Cities homes that closed in April, May and June sold for a median of about $400,000, 6.3% more than homes that closed in December, January and February (about $376,000). Spring sales took about 46 days on market and got 99.7% of the list price, against 64 days and 97.1% in winter. Winter has less competition, though: about 3,775 new listings a month, against 7,129 in spring.
What the numbers say
| Spring closings Apr–Jun | Winter closings Dec–Feb | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400,000 | $376,000 |
| Days on market | 46 | 64 |
| Share of list price received | 99.7% | 97.1% |
| New listings a month (competition) | 7,129 | 3,775 |
| Homes sold a month | 4,637 | 2,641 |
Averages of the monthly figures for the 16-County Twin Cities Region, October 2024 through September 2026. Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, data from NorthstarMLS. Does not account for seller concessions. Activity for one month can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.
Timing is about when you list, not when you close
These are closing months. A sale closes weeks after the offer, so the spring closings above were mostly homes listed in March, April and May. If you’re aiming for spring, the work starts in winter: repairs, decluttering, photos and pricing.
When selling sooner can make sense
- You’re buying too. Your next home is likely to cost more in spring as well, so the gain on your sale can be offset on your purchase.
- Fewer homes compete with yours. Winter buyers are often relocating or on a deadline, and they have fewer homes to choose from.
- Waiting has a cost. Months of mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities on a home you’re ready to leave add up.
- Your situation matters more than the season. A job move, a new home or a life change sets the calendar.
Want to know what your home would sell for in each season? Get an instant estimate, see what you’d walk away with, or call or text (612) 502-7653. For your city’s numbers, see the monthly market reports.
Twin Cities home sales, month by month
16-County Twin Cities Region, by closing month.
| Month | Homes sold | Median price | Days on market | % of list price | New listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 4,102 | $381,950 | 45 | 97.8% | 5,739 |
| Nov 2024 | 3,470 | $376,000 | 50 | 97.6% | 3,726 |
| Dec 2024 | 3,358 | $370,000 | 56 | 97% | 2,671 |
| Jan 2025 | 2,435 | $370,000 | 66 | 96.9% | 4,383 |
| Feb 2025 | 2,429 | $380,000 | 69 | 97.7% | 4,551 |
| Mar 2025 | 3,330 | $380,000 | 59 | 99% | 6,064 |
| Apr 2025 | 3,935 | $399,900 | 50 | 99.7% | 6,834 |
| May 2025 | 4,712 | $395,000 | 44 | 100% | 7,173 |
| Jun 2025 | 5,060 | $401,500 | 39 | 100% | 6,575 |
| Jul 2025 | 4,591 | $395,000 | 40 | 99.3% | 6,840 |
| Aug 2025 | 4,695 | $400,000 | 42 | 98.8% | 5,990 |
| Sep 2025 | 4,180 | $390,000 | 44 | 98.4% | 6,380 |
| Oct 2025 | 4,116 | $389,900 | 48 | 98% | 5,887 |
| Nov 2025 | 3,275 | $387,000 | 50 | 97.4% | 3,728 |
| Dec 2025 | 3,419 | $380,000 | 58 | 96.8% | 2,564 |
| Jan 2026 | 2,003 | $375,000 | 63 | 96.8% | 3,909 |
| Feb 2026 | 2,200 | $380,000 | 69 | 97.4% | 4,570 |
| Mar 2026 | 3,242 | $380,000 | 62 | 98.5% | 6,182 |
| Apr 2026 | 3,800 | $392,000 | 57 | 99.3% | 7,445 |
| May 2026 | 4,713 | $399,000 | 45 | 99.7% | 7,479 |
| Jun 2026 | 5,602 | $410,000 | 42 | 99.6% | 7,268 |
| Jul 2026 | 5,071 | $408,000 | 40 | 99.1% | 7,388 |
| Aug 2026 | 4,627 | $405,000 | 45 | 98.2% | 6,481 |
| Sep 2026 | 4,049 | $395,000 | 48 | 97.7% | 6,571 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, Minneapolis Area REALTORS® (NorthstarMLS).
Quick answers
Should I sell my house in the Twin Cities now or wait until spring?
Spring usually brings a higher price and a faster sale. Over the 24 months from October 2024 through September 2026, Twin Cities homes that closed in April, May and June sold for a median of about $400,000, 6.3% more than homes that closed in December, January and February (about $376,000). Spring sales took about 46 days on market and got 99.7% of the list price, against 64 days and 97.1% in winter. Winter has less competition, though: about 3,775 new listings a month, against 7,129 in spring. If you need to move, have a home ready to show, or want to buy your next home before spring prices rise, selling in the off-season can still make sense.
What is the best month to sell a house in the Twin Cities?
In the 24 months of Minneapolis Area REALTORS® data through September 2026, June closings had the highest median sale price, and May and June closings got the highest share of the list price. A sale closes weeks after the offer, so those homes were usually listed one to two months earlier.
Do homes sell in the winter in Minnesota?
Yes. About 2,641 homes a month closed in the 16-county Twin Cities region in December through February, with fewer new listings competing for buyers.