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If you’re getting ready to sell your home in Tampa, it helps to set yourself up for the best possible outcome — whether that means getting top dollar or a faster closing. Working with a great local agent and preparing your home are key, but when you choose to list can also make a big difference.

To help you figure out the best time to sell a house in Tampa, we spoke with Mark Fazzini, an experienced agent and part of a top-performing team with Cynthia Fazzini. He also shared helpful tips to connect with serious buyers more effectively.

Tampa housing trends

According to Fazzini, Tampa’s housing market has cooled over the past year, with slower sales, more inventory, and economic uncertainty affecting prices and buyer activity.

“The market is a bit slower than we’ve seen in recent years,” he says. “We’ve seen home appreciation of 70% or more in many cases over just a five-year period. But over the past 12 months, the market has clearly started to slow down.”

Typically, homes in Tampa sell in about 34 days after listing. This metric, known in the real estate sector as days on market (DOM), measures the duration from when a property is listed to when a contract is signed. For perspective, the national DOM currently sits at 51 days.

The median home price in Tampa is approximately $407,400, representing a 3.8% decline year over year.

“We’re seeing 40 to 60% more active listings on the market now, which naturally puts downward pressure on pricing,” Fazzini says.

What does this mean for sellers? With more homes available and fewer buyers relocating, sellers need to set realistic prices and make their homes stand out. “There’s still plenty of buyer demand, but if homes aren’t priced correctly for today’s market, and if they aren’t move-in ready or appealing, they’re sitting longer,” Fazzini explains.

When is the best time to sell a house in Tampa?

Tampa traditionally experiences seasonal cycles, with sales rising during the spring. This indicates that the period from March to June is best for maximizing your returns. If your priority is a quick sale, then the best time to list a house in Tampa begins in March.

Since it normally takes about 34 days to secure a buyer, along with approximately 40 days for loan approval, listing your property two to three months ahead of the busiest selling period could be a good idea.

“Historically, the best times to list and sell a home are typically spring through early summer. Specifically, I think May and June are two of the best months to sell. That’s when buyer demand tends to surge and listings move a little more quickly,” says Fazzini.

Let’s look at local sales trends to identify the best time to sell a house in Tampa, whether your goal is to maximize your profits or a fast closing.

Best times to sell a house in Tampa

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	March	June	You could sell your house for 7.87% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	March	June	You could sell your house 6 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in St. Petersburg

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	December	January	You could sell your house for 9.41% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	June	February	You could sell your house 16 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Clearwater

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	June	February	You could sell your house for 3.31% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	August	January	You could sell your house 4 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Lakeland

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	June	January	You could sell your house for 4.65% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	September	February	You could sell your house 5 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Brandon

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	December	February	You could sell your house for 3.55% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	August	February	You could sell your house 8 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Riverview

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	May	October	You could sell your house for 3.66% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	August	February	You could sell your house 7 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Pinellas Park

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	November	January	You could sell your house for 4.29% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	May	January	You could sell your house 6 days sooner than if listed in other months.

Best times to sell a house in Largo

Selling objective	List month	Close month	Benefit
Best time for higher price	September	January	You could sell your house for 4.40% more than the yearly average.
Best time to sell fast	May	February	You could sell your house 3 days sooner than if listed in other months.

“A lot of times, folks are busy during the school year and don’t want to make a move mid-year, so they wait until school gets out. Then they’re looking in June, under contract by July, and ready to move in before the new school year starts,” Fazzini says.

For insights on selling trends in other cities, explore our Best Time to Sell Calculator.

With this data as your foundation, you’ll be ready to consult a top-performing local real estate agent who can offer tailored advice on the best time to sell a house in Tampa based on your neighborhood, personal situation, and regional market dynamics.

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