Should I Wait to Sell My House in This Market? Why Shaina McAndrews Focuses on Your Goals, Not the Headlines
Why “Perfect Timing” Is Mostly a Myth
Many homeowners stress about picking the exact “perfect” moment to sell—especially with so many conflicting housing market headlines. In reality, the best time to sell is usually when your personal goals, finances, and timeline line up with solid local market conditions, not when a national article says it is ideal.
Seasonal trends still exist (late spring and early summer often see more buyers), but national forecasts and click‑worthy predictions do not always match what is happening in your specific neighborhood or price range.
When Waiting to Sell Can Make Sense
There are situations where waiting may be the right move:
You need more time to prepare the property or your finances
You are locked into a very low mortgage rate and a move would significantly increase your payment
You are early in a rapidly improving local market and can clearly see stronger conditions just ahead
Even then, waiting should be intentional—not just based on fear. You need to weigh potential price gains or better buyer demand against the cost of staying put longer (delayed plans, carrying costs, missed opportunities elsewhere).
When Waiting Can Cost You More Than It Helps
In other cases, “waiting for a better market” quietly costs you:
Opportunity: Delaying a downsize, relocation, or lifestyle shift you already know you want
Time: Another year of maintenance, taxes, and carrying costs on a home that no longer fits
Flexibility: If rates, inventory, or local demand shift in ways that reduce your leverage as a seller
In the Philadelphia region, 2026 is shaping up as a more balanced, data‑driven market: prices are holding or growing modestly, buyers are more selective, and correct pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Waiting without a plan can mean listing into a more competitive environment with more inventory later.
Local Data Matters More Than National News
National forecasts talk about averages. Your decision needs to be based on:
Current days on market and pricing trends in your township and school district
How many comparable homes are for sale right now
How quickly homes like yours are going under contract
Whether your segment feels more “seller‑leaning” or “buyer‑leaning” today
This is why Shaina looks at local data, not just national headlines. The Philadelphia suburbs can behave very differently from national averages—and even from Center City Philadelphia itself.
How Shaina McAndrews Helps You Decide: Now or Later?
Shaina’s job is not to push you to move; it is to give you clear information so you can make a confident decision.
In a strategy conversation, she helps you:
Review your goals (downsizing, upsizing, relocating, freeing equity, estate planning)
Look at real‑time local data on pricing, demand, and days on market for homes like yours
Understand what selling now versus waiting 6–12 months could realistically look like
Estimate your net proceeds and how that supports your next move
By the end, you are not deciding based on fear of “missing the peak” or hoping the headlines are right. You are deciding based on your life, your numbers, and your local market.
Your Next Step: Get Clarity Before You Decide
If you are unsure whether to move now or later, you do not need to figure it out alone—or guess based on national news. A short, focused strategy conversation with Shaina can bring real clarity to your timing, options, and next steps.
You will walk away knowing:
How the current Montgomery County / Greater Philadelphia market is behaving
What selling in the next 3–12 months could look like for you
Whether waiting is likely to help, hurt, or simply delay the life you want
Schedule your confidential seller consultation with Shaina McAndrews.
