# Should I sell my house (Coquitlam)? > The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock)... **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/should-i-sell-my-house-2026/ **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 ## Should I sell my house in 2026 (Coquitlam)? Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 · The MACNABS Team Royal LePage Elite West Market timing matters less than personal timing for most owners. Here's how to actually think about it. [Get my home valuation](/home-evaluation/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer Should I sell my house in 2026 (Coquitlam)? The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is **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 **The honest answer:** sell when your *personal situation* requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is 'right.' Trying to time the market within a few months rarely moves more money than picking the right pricing strategy. In June 2026, the Tri-Cities market is stable in family-buyer detached neighbourhoods with steady demand and modest appreciation; condo markets are softer pending interest-rate clarity. For most owners, the answer to 'should I sell in 2026' depends on whether holding for 6-12 more months changes your financial plan — usually it doesn't. ## The honest framework The question 'should I sell in 2026' breaks into two separate questions: 1. **Does my personal situation require it?** Family change (kids, divorce, parents). Job (relocation, retirement). Financial (releasing equity, downsizing). If yes, the market doesn't determine the timing — your life does. List when it fits the plan. 2. **Am I trying to optimize price?** Then the question is: will my neighbourhood's market move enough in 6-12 months to outweigh the cost of waiting? For most Tri-Cities detached homes, the answer is no — appreciation rarely outpaces the carrying cost (mortgage, taxes, maintenance) plus the opportunity cost of equity sitting idle. ## What the June 2026 Tri-Cities market actually looks like - **Detached, premium catchment** (Burke Mountain, Heritage Mountain, Westwood Plateau): Stable to modestly appreciating. Family-buyer demand remains. - **Mid-tier detached**: Flat 12-month, with selective strength in specific catchments. - **Townhome**: Stable. - **Condo**: Softer, longer days-on-market. Pending interest-rate movement. - **Luxury / Anmore estate**: Smaller buyer pool, longer match cycles. Cycles are less about 'the market' and more about finding the right buyer. For the current month's exact numbers — average prices, days-on-market, inventory — see the [monthly market update](/real-estate-market-update/). ## When 'waiting' actually makes sense 1. **If you're 6-12 months from a planned renovation** that meaningfully increases value (kitchen, bathroom, suite) and you can afford the carrying cost. 2. **If your local catchment is about to gain a major positive signal** — new school facility, transit announcement — that hasn't yet priced in. 3. **If interest-rate movement** (significant rate cuts) is widely expected and would meaningfully expand buyer pools. For everyone else: sell when your life timing makes sense, price accurately for the market you're in, and don't try to time it. Frequently asked ## Quick reference ### Should I sell my house in 2026 (Coquitlam)? The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is 'right.' Trying to time the market within a few months rarely moves more money than picking the right pricing strategy. In June 2026, the Tri-Cities market is stable in family-buyer detached neighbourhoods with steady demand and modest appreciation; condo markets are softer pending interest-rate clarity. For most owners, the answer to 'should I sell in 2026' depends on whether holding for 6-12 more months changes your financial plan — usually it doesn't. Keep exploring ## Related guides. [Sellers ### Sell your home — the playbook From listing to close, everything Craig does for sellers.](/sell-your-home/)[Home value ### What's my home worth? Get an exact home valuation in 24 hours.](/home-evaluation/)[Q&A ### Cost of selling a house in BC Every line item, on a $1.5M sale.](/cost-of-selling-a-house-bc/)[Q&A ### How long does it take to sell? Real Coquitlam DOM data by property type.](/how-long-to-sell-a-house-coquitlam/) Next step ## Want a direct answer for your situation? 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