The Best Time to Sell Depends on Your Property — But Trends Do Matter

Southern Minnesota isn’t like the metro market.
Our region has:

• Academic calendars (MSU Mankato)

• Snow seasons

• Rental-cycle turnover

• Rural property buyers

• Lake home buyers

• Out-of-state relocations

All of these influence when your home will get the strongest interest.

As a listing specialist in Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, Lake Crystal, Eagle Lake, and communities across Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Le Sueur, Waseca, and Faribault counties, I help sellers strategically choose the best launch window.

At The Zoet Group | Real, Smarter Real Estate Starts Here — including intelligent timing.

⭐ Best Seasons to Sell in Southern Minnesota

🌷 Spring (March–June) — The Strongest Seller Season

Spring is always high demand.

Why?

• Buyers are pre-approved after tax season

• Weather improves

• Homes show beautifully

• Families prefer to move before summer

• Inventory increases and attracts attention

Homes listed in April and May often receive the most showings.

Zillow Showcase is extremely powerful in spring because the competition is high — and Showcase instantly elevates your listing above the crowded field.

☀️ Summer (June–August) — Fast-Moving & Relocation-Friendly

Summer brings:

• Fast-moving buyers

• Relocations for new jobs

• Student housing transitions

• Metro buyers exploring rural living

• High demand for lake homes

Properties with:

• Large yards

• Patios

• Acreage

• Outbuildings

• Pools

• Lake access

…perform especially well in summer.

🍂 Fall (September–November) — Serious Buyers Only

Fall markets attract:

• Investors

• Move-up buyers

• Serious relocators

• Empty nesters

• Buyers who lost bidding wars earlier

Competition is lower.
Homes stand out more easily.

Showcase is great in fall because fewer listings = more online visibility.

❄️ Winter (December–February) — Still Strong With the Right Strategy

While winter is slower, the buyers who are active are:

• Motivated

• Relocating

• Working with tight timelines

• Investors seeking off-season deals

Winter sellers benefit from:

• Lower competition

• Faster closings

• Less showing volume but more serious interest

Zillow Showcase makes winter listings feel fresh, modern, and highly visible — reducing seasonal challenges.

⭐ Property Type Also Impacts Season

✔ Single-Family Homes

Best in spring/summer but sell well year-round.

✔ Acreage & Hobby Farms

Best from late spring through early fall.

✔ Lake Homes

Best from late spring through mid-summer, but fall brings off-season cash buyers.

✔ Rental Properties

Sell year-round — investor demand doesn’t slow.

✔ Estate Homes

Timing depends on family readiness.
They sell successfully in any season using the right strategy.

⭐ What If You Need to Sell Now, Not Later?

You don’t need to wait for a “perfect” month.

With:

• Zillow Showcase

• Strategic pricing

• Professional photography

• Targeted marketing

• AI-distributed content

• Precision negotiation

Your home will shine in any season.

The Bottom Line

The “best” time to sell depends on:

• Your home

• Your goals

• Your timeline

• Your property type

• Your ideal buyer

• Your competition

But with intelligent planning and premium marketing, including Zillow Showcase, your home will attract top-tier buyers whenever you’re ready.

At The Zoet Group | Real, Smarter Real Estate Starts Here — every season of the year.

Sonja Zoet | The Zoet Group | Real