Again, June and July are the best months to close your house sale quickly. During these months, homes spend an average 24-27 days on the market, which is 10-15 days less than the rest of the months. Fewer days on the market is considered an indicator of a seller's market.
Bottom Line: The Best and Worst Month To Sell a Home
June is usually the best month to sell a house. It's when you're most likely to reach the most potential buyers and get a price above market value. As a result, on average nationwide, June has one of the highest median sale prices and the most sales overall.
Key takeaways. Using a Realtor to sell a home in New Jersey is not a requirement, but going it alone takes a lot of time and work. The 'for sale by owner' approach eliminates having to pay a commission fee to a listing agent. But you may still be required to pay your buyer's agent.
You will report any income earned on the sale of property as a capital gain. When filing your New Jersey Tax Return, a capital gain is calculated the same way as for federal purposes. Any amount that is taxable for federal purposes is taxable for New Jersey purposes.
If you sell a house or property in one year or less after owning it, the short-term capital gains is taxed as ordinary income, which could be as high as 37 percent. Long-term capital gains for properties you owned for over a year are taxed at 0 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent depending on your income tax bracket.
The median home price in New Jersey is $510,400 as of April 2024. This marks a 12.4% increase over last year, which is up there with some of the biggest jumps in the nation. In May of 2024, the national median home price was $438,601—New Jersey homes clearly hurdle right over this average.
Yes! Currently, there are very few buyers in the market compared to the supply of homes in New Jersey. The soaring interest rates has kept buyers at bay, so you can avoid bidding wars. As the mortgage rate stabilizes in 2024, more buyers will return, so we'd recommend you to buy a house now.
In New Jersey, the buyer and seller often close on the same day — and at the same table, but this too can vary. There are advantages to having both parties present. For instance, any last-minute issues that might arise can be resolved more quickly with both the buyer and seller present at the closing.
The worst time to sell a house is typically during the winter months, particularly in December, January, and February. During this period, bad weather can deter potential buyers from attending open houses, and many people are preoccupied with holiday activities and planning.
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