Your Real Estate Expert for Berkeley and Beyond
“Marilyn is exceptional. Her knowledge base, enthusiasm for her job, professional ethics, organization, sensitivity to our aesthetic requirements, loyalty and gentle perseverance set her apart.”
-- Bill and Carol Seidel
Marilyn Garcia, PhD
Broker Associate, Realtor®
DRE# 02014153
District Homes
1758 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
Direct:
(510) 390-5406
REAL ESTATE ANSWERS: When’s the best time of year to sell a Berkeley property?
When's the best time of year to sell a Berkeley property? The honest answer: it depends on the property and the year. But here are the patterns that matter. The slowest period is reliably mid-December through mid-January. Holidays, travel, and school breaks mean buyers simply aren't focused on real estate. For sellers, this is the time to avoid. After mid-January, buyer activity and new listings both climb steadily through spring, typically peaking in April or May. By June, school's out and summer travel begins, softening the market through mid-August. Activity rebounds in the latter part of August through September and [...]