| The spring real estate market often arrives surprisingly early here in coastal Orange County. While many homeowners are just starting to think about their plans for the year, the local market is already gaining momentum. If you are considering selling your home this spring, or just exploring your future options, starting your preparation right now is a smart move. |
We see a similar pattern unfold almost every year at the Brad Feldman Group. Buyers jump into the market right after the holidays to act on their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, many sellers take a slower approach, waiting to see how the spring market develops before listing.
This discrepancy creates a ‘sweet spot’ dynamic of high buyer demand and lower inventory. That specific imbalance often drives some of the strongest sales results of the entire year. If a move is on your radar, positioning yourself ahead of the competition can make a meaningful difference in your final outcome.
Smart preparation matters more than exact timing. Before worrying about physical updates or professional staging, start with the personal work. Only you can decide what items stay and what goes when you move.
Start decluttering early and deciding what you truly want to keep. These decisions take significant time and emotional energy. Tackling them now makes everything easier later. Once you have handled the hard mental work, we have in-house specialists and a network of trusted pros to help get your home into top selling shape.
You can see examples of prepped, staged and professionally photographed properties on our portfolio page of recent listings and sales.
Recent shifts in the lending landscape are promising for buyers, which is excellent news for sellers too. Mortgage rates recently dropped into the low 6% range, their best levels since late 2022. (We like Mortgage News Daily for up-to-date rate tracking.) This gives buyers more purchasing power and translates to real monthly savings.
This increased affordability is especially relevant at higher price points in Orange County’s most desirable communities. Since nearly 80% of sellers each year also plan to buy again, this directly impacts your next move as well. If you haven't checked your financial picture lately, consider getting a pre-approval refresh to clarify your options in this new environment.
Every property and personal situation is unique. If you are weighing your options to list soon or just exploring possibilities for later in the year, let’s connect. We’d love to schedule a no-pressure consultation to help you understand your home's current value and define your best path forward in this upcoming spring real estate market or whenever the time is right.
Reach out to the top Orange County real estate agents at the Brad Feldman Group today to start the conversation. We look forward to speaking with you!
