With spring arriving in the Sandia Mountains, you might consider whether now is the time to sell your home. Let me tell you, based on our decades of experience in the Albuquerque market, March truly is the sweet spot for sellers.

Do you know how our beautiful city transforms in spring? That transformation isn’t just happening in nature but also in our real estate market. Albuquerque’s unique climate and market conditions make March an especially advantageous time to list your home.

In my decades of serving Albuquerque home sellers, I’ve learned that March is the perfect time for maximum exposure. Think about it – in March, buyers who’ve been cozy at home all winter are finally ready to get out and start house hunting again. Especially the Snowbirds visiting our city. List now, and you’ll catch this wave of renewed interest before the market gets flooded with competing properties later in spring.

We’ve been tracking this pattern for years, and homes listed in March typically see about 24% more showings in their first two weeks than those listed in January or February. More showings almost always translate to more potential offers and a better deal.

Albuquerque is a natural Spring showcase for your home. Have you noticed how our high desert landscape comes alive in March? Those picture-perfect blue New Mexico skies create incredible natural lighting for your listing photos. The temperatures are warm enough for comfortable property tours, but summer heat kicks in before that. And those early blooming plants add a touch of color that makes your curb appeal pop without you having to invest in extensive landscaping.

When buyers walk through your door and see your home bathed in that special Albuquerque Spring light, they imagine themselves living there. That emotional connection is powerful – and often leads to more substantial offers.

Did you know that March brings a price premium when you sell your home? Here’s what excites our sellers: Homes listed in March 2024 sold for an average of 3.8% more than similar properties listed during winter months. Think about that – on a $400,000 home, that’s an extra $15,000 in your pocket, simply by timing your listing strategically. Who wouldn’t want that?

Spring 2025 is already shaping up to be special. It’s early, but March is shaping up to be particularly strong for Albuquerque sellers. Our local economy is gaining momentum, and we’re still seeing steady interest from out-of-state buyers drawn to our enviable quality of life. This creates the perfect scenario of high buyer demand meeting limited inventory.

Right now, well-priced homes are spending near-record-low time on the market. Buyer search activity is up about 18% compared to last year, while inventory levels are still running about 15% below what we considered normal pre-pandemic. This means our Sellers have leverage for—if you know how to use it.

We can help you take advantage of everything March 2025 has to offer. Listing in March gets you the pole position in the race and gives you an advantage, but how can you maximize your chance of winning? Choosing the Sandi Pressley Team will maximize your opportunity to leverage the Spring market to sell your home quickly and for the highest return. Correctly pricing your home is the most important first step. Our team goes beyond collecting recent comps to price your home. We conduct comprehensive market analyses and precisely calibrate the data to Albuquerque’s unique Spring buying patterns. This helps us pinpoint the optimal price to attract maximum attention and capture the spring premium buyers are willing to pay. Small Spring touches can make a memorable impression on buyers, and we know how to showcase your home’s spring advantages. Maybe it’s suggesting simple curb-appeal enhancements or adjusting your interior staging to complement Albuquerque’s unique spring light.

One advantage our sellers particularly value is our proprietary database of active buyers. This allows us to pre-market your property to qualified prospects before putting it into the Multiple Listing Service. Our seasonal marketing campaigns specifically target the spring influx of out-of-town buyers looking to relocate to our beautiful city and local buyers.

If selling your Albuquerque home is on your radar for 2025, let’s start the conversation now so you can maximize your return on your investment. The prep work we do in the coming days can position your property perfectly to take advantage of the March market.

The Sandi Pressley Team has navigated countless seasonal market shifts in Albuquerque. We know when to list, how to price, and what to emphasize to capture maximum value in this prime selling season.

Contact us today to discuss your home and discover how we can help you take advantage of this spring’s unique market conditions. (505) 263 – 2173 WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH TODAY?

Sandi Pressley and Team are Albuquerque’s Expert Real Estate Advisors, helping homeowners achieve exceptional results through strategic timing and focused market-optimized selling strategies.

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