# Best Time of Year to Sell a Coquitlam Home > March through May is the strongest Coquitlam selling season — most active buyers, highest demand, fastest days-on-market, often the year's best prices. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/best-time-of-year-to-sell-coquitlam/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Coquitlam Real Estate FAQ · June 2026 Real Estate Q&A · Tri-Cities ## What's the best time of year to sell a house in Coquitlam? Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 · The MACNABS Team Royal LePage Elite West Seasonality is real but overstated. Pricing and presentation matter more than the exact month — though spring is genuinely stronger for most listings. [Get my home valuation](/home-evaluation/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What's the best time of year to sell a house in Coquitlam? March through May is the strongest Coquitlam selling season — most active buyers, highest demand, fastest days-on-market, often the year **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Quick Answer **March through May is the strongest Coquitlam selling season** — most active buyers, highest demand, fastest days-on-market, often the year's best prices. **September-October is the second-strongest window.** December-January is the slowest (8-week year-end window). The exact week within "spring" or "fall" matters less than getting the home well-prepared and accurately priced — a well-priced summer or winter listing still sells. ## Why spring (March-May) is the strongest selling window - **Buyer activity peaks in spring.** Tax refunds clear, weather turns, families want to be settled before next school year (September). - **Inventory is balanced.** Sellers list, buyers compete — the strongest natural multiple-offer environment of the year. - **Curb appeal works.** Gardens, light, exterior shows. Winter listings fight grey weather and slush in photos. - **Days-on-market drop.** Average DOM in spring is typically 20-30% lower than winter. ## Why fall (September-October) is the second-strongest window - **Buyers who missed spring** are still looking before holidays. - **Lower seller competition** than spring — your listing has more attention. - **Pre-holiday motivation** — buyers want to close before Christmas / December. ## Why summer and winter are harder - **Summer (June-August):** Buyer attention diverts to vacations + school transitions. Activity drops mid-July through August. - **Late winter (mid-Dec to mid-Feb):** Year-end holidays, then January resets. The slowest 8-10 weeks. - **BUT:** the homes that DO list in summer/winter face less seller competition. A well-priced listing in July can sell faster than a poorly-priced spring listing. ## The honest verdict Spring is statistically the best window for most Tri-Cities sellers. But waiting 6 months for the 'right' season often costs more in carrying costs (mortgage, taxes) than the seasonal premium gains. If your life timing requires summer or winter, accurate pricing + strong marketing offsets most of the seasonal gap. List when your situation requires it; optimize on price and prep, not on month. Frequently asked ## Quick reference ### What's the best time of year to sell a house in Coquitlam? March through May is the strongest Coquitlam selling season — most active buyers, highest demand, fastest days-on-market, often the year's best prices. September-October is the second-strongest window. December-January is the slowest (8-week year-end window). The exact week within "spring" or "fall" matters less than getting the home well-prepared and accurately priced — a well-priced summer or winter listing still sells. Keep exploring ## Related guides. 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