Your best timing is the one you can execute without rushing.
Wondering if you should list now or wait for more buyer activity is really a timing question will your next step be ready when your home sells? In Andover, NJ, I plan timelines around the fact that a typical sale took 66 days last month, so you are not forced into a last-minute housing decision.
Here is the constraint I plan around based on the previous 30 days a typical sale in Andover, NJ took 66 days last month. Over that same period, supply measured 1.14 months, and accepted deals averaged 103.4% of asking.
That matters because timelines drive leverage and stress. Some metrics were not reported for this period. Even so, when a market shows limited supply and buyers paying above asking, the sellers who win are the ones who control the calendar prep, launch, showings, and your next housing plan.
Work backward from your target move date using a 66-day typical sale pace as your baseline, then add buffer for prep and your next purchase or rental decision. Set your launch plan to maximize early demand, because buyers were paying about 103.4% of asking last month when a home was positioned correctly. Decide now how you will handle offers and terms so you can choose the best overall package quickly, since limited supply at 1.14 months can bring fast competition.
