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List In March Forget The Madness

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

List in March forget this madness:

March Madness is the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament with 68 teams competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament is divided into four regions (East, West, South, Midwest) with teams seeded from 1 to 16. Key rounds include the First Four, Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and the Championship Game.  This is March Madness.

 

 

Listing in March has its advantages. Warmer weather and longer days, more people are out looking for homes. And you won’t have to worry about the snow and tracking salt on your nice floors.  And keeping a comfortable temperature is easier and less expensive, especially our hot Baltimore summers when the AC is blasting.

One of the biggest advantages of listing your home in March is the lower level of competition. While many sellers wait until later in the spring or summer to put their homes on the market, listing your property earlier means there are fewer homes for buyers to choose from. This can help attract more attention to your listing. This time offers an excellent opportunity for buyers to secure their new home before the competitive spring market begins.

 Homes listed in early spring tend to sell faster and often at higher prices than those listed later in the year. More buyers in the market create competition, leading to better offers for you.

Another great reason to list in March is that it allows you to sell and move in time to settle down before summer arrives. This way, you can avoid the last-minute rush and enjoy a smooth transition.

So don’t hesitate!  If you and your home are ready, March is one of the best months to list. 

 

No place for madness when selling a home

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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I say listing when the time is right, no matter what the season is the way to go for home sellers!  And here in PHX our market is at the height of it all in March......of course you know why!!  We have all the snowbirds from your area down here buying!!

Mar 15, 2025 05:53 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

That right time is when the house and the owner are both ready

Mar 16, 2025 07:37 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Now, I say THAT is a clever title Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400. There's less competition in early Spring too. March IS a good time to list. I watched St. John's capture the Big East Championship today. Last time was over 20 years ago.

Mar 15, 2025 07:05 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Doug Dawes

Continue to enjoy the March Madness. Just keep the madness out of real estate.

Mar 16, 2025 07:42 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

You are SO RIGHT Margaret (as usual I might add). What could be better that sinking back in your Lazy Boy in your new March home watching March Madness on your new 100 inch Smart TV. It just don't get any better than that! Jeff

Mar 15, 2025 09:53 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI ,

Maybe you could write a post describing your imagination. 

Mar 16, 2025 07:46 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. What a clever way to get those thinking of selling off the fence. Kudos to you and your creative mind. You might want to ue this on your radio show this morning. Enjoy your day.

Mar 16, 2025 05:21 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Good morning, Wayne! 

That is my plan for today's show at noon EST. 

Mar 16, 2025 07:51 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

March Madness is usually my favorite thing to watch this time of the year, but I don't have a lot of confidence in my team this year, so it makes it less enjoyable, haha.  Your clients should definitely listen to your advice with regard to when would be the best time for them to list their home!

Mar 16, 2025 05:31 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Brian England 

Enjoy your March Madness, no matter who wins.

Mar 16, 2025 07:54 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Margaret,
March is definitely a good time to list as the snow melts away and buyers are looking forward to being in a new home during Spring.

Mar 16, 2025 06:59 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Carol Williams, March is an ideal time to list your property and move, thanks to the pleasant weather.

Mar 16, 2025 07:58 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - while basketball or any sports analogy are typically not in my playbook, I will nonetheless attempt to throw a comment your way.  Hooping your advice falls into the hands (and thoughts) of those you are trying to reach.  May the madness be minimal.  In March and in any month.  

Mar 16, 2025 08:09 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Michael Jacobs If there were gold stars for comments,

this one would be the recipient⭐. 

 

Mar 16, 2025 08:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Margaret,

You outdid yourself with your catchy title! March is a wonderful time to list your home, the weather is spring like and the first day of spring is right around the corner.

Mar 16, 2025 09:03 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  I knew I had to find a way to bring the thrill of March Madness to real estate. 

Mar 17, 2025 05:53 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret, March tends to be a crazy month in many ways, so hopefully there will be a crazy high number of home sales as well.

Mar 16, 2025 04:25 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

George Souto,

We are midway through March, and showings have picked up, so I think sales will also increase.

Mar 17, 2025 05:57 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Hi Margaret,

Limited housing listings in my area, located 90 miles west of Seattle, are primarily due to older residents choosing to stay put. The shortage of available homes for sale is a significant factor in this trend.

Mar 16, 2025 08:40 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Aura Alex,

We are experiencing a similar situation in Baltimore. We need inventory for Boomers, and building new one-story homes is not cost-effective. There is also a shortage of land, and new developments are primarily focused on colonial-style architecture.

Mar 17, 2025 06:11 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. List during March madness and beat the madness! A great and creative idea that many would borrow. To help get the message out for those who did not listen to your radio show on Sunday, let it be featured in BananaTudes. Congrats!

Mar 18, 2025 04:51 AM