Is April the Best Time to Sell Your Home in Whatcom County? Let’s Talk Numbers.

As a local agent, one of the most common questions I hear is: “When’s the best time to sell my home?”
If you’re hoping to sell for the best price in the shortest time, the answer might just be... April. National trends and local data both point to this spring month as a major sweet spot for sellers in Whatcom County. So let’s dig into what the numbers are saying this year and why now might be your moment. 👇

🔥 Whatcom County Market Is Heating Up

The latest Northwest MLS Market Update for March 2025 shows a serious uptick in real estate activity across Whatcom County:

• 🏡 New residential listings jumped 39% year-over-year (231 → 321)

• 📝 Pending sales climbed 16.8% (190 → 222)

• 🏢 Condo listings soared 68.3%, with pending sales up 15%

👉 This tells us both buyers and sellers are making moves early this year. The spring surge is already underway—and April is often when it hits full stride.

💰 What About Prices?

Yes, there was a slight dip in the median sales price for homes this March—down from $674,500 in 2024 to $627,000 in 2025—but don’t let that scare you.

📈 April has historically been a peak pricing month.
In fact, according to the Bellingham Herald, April 2024 saw the median price in Whatcom County hit $718,000—the highest in over three years. And we often see this pattern repeat statewide, with late spring bringing stronger offers due to heightened demand and limited inventory.

📦 Inventory Is Up—And That’s a Good Thing

• 🏠 Residential homes for sale: Up 45.7% (324 → 472)

• 🏙️ Condo inventory: Up a massive 134.9% (63 → 148)

• 📦 Months of supply: Grew from 1.7 to 2.5 for homes, 1.7 to 4.1 for condos

This growing inventory gives buyers more options—but don’t worry, it’s still a seller-leaning market. Motivated buyers want to act before summer, especially with mortgage rates creeping back into the mid-6% range. That window could drive a lot of competition this April.

🗓️ Why April Stands Out—Statistically and Strategically

Real estate analysts (like those at Keeping Current Matters) often name the first week of April as the best time to list your home. Some national studies show sellers can net up to 17% more if they hit that early spring window. Why?

✅ Buyer urgency
✅ Limited competition
✅ More daylight & better weather for showings
✅ Families hoping to move before school starts in fall

Pair that with Whatcom’s April 2024 price spike and the current market momentum, and it’s easy to see why April 2025 might be the golden month to list.

🤝 Thinking About Selling?

Every home—and every market cycle—is unique. But if you've been waiting for the right time to make your move, the numbers are pointing straight at April.

Curious what your home could sell for right now? Let’s chat. I’d love to help you time the market, maximize your return, and make your next chapter a smooth one.

📲 Call, text, or DM—I’m here for it! 360-220-7523