As a home buyer in Calgary, you can find success at any time of year. However, given the seasonality of our market, there are certain months when conditions will be more favourable for you.

In this blog, I’ll touch on the ideal time to buy a home in Calgary, and what you should know if you’re also selling. Keep reading to learn more.

Summer: The Best Time to Buy

If you’re looking to buy a home in Calgary, summer is the best time to do it. Not only is the process of moving much easier when there’s no snow on the ground, but real estate market conditions tend to shift in favour of buyers from June through August, historically offering more inventory.

More Selection
One of the best reasons to buy during the summer is inventory. Summer in Calgary brings a surge of listings. As a result, you’ll have access to more listings than you would any other time during the year. You have the chance to really compare properties and take time to find the one that works best for you. This is especially true if you’re looking to buy a family home, as many families choose to list during the summer months because of school schedules.

Better Leverage
While the summer brings more listings to the Calgary market, it’s not usually swarming with buyers. This is because most people are focused on enjoying the warm weather, whether they’re camping, stampeding, or finding the best summer camps for their kids. With that in mind, buying during the summer months means facing less competition from other buyers. This can give you much more leverage in negotiating the best possible terms and conditions that work for you.

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What About Selling?

While summer is a great time to be a buyer, it doesn’t offer the same advantages for sellers. As mentioned, summer in Calgary usually comes with a healthy influx of listings. If you’re selling your home at the same time, you’ll have far more competition than the winter and spring markets.

With that in mind, January and February are typically slower in terms of new inventory. Fewer homes on the market mean less competition for sellers. If you list your home in winter, it’s more likely to stand out to serious buyers who are looking for properties despite the colder weather. These motivated buyers may be willing to act fast, as they often want to avoid the upcoming spring rush and competition.

So, if you’re both buying and selling in Calgary, you should consider timing your transactions strategically. This means listing your home at the top of the year, selling during the spring (with a long possession date) then returning to the market to buy in late spring to early summer. While there will still be plenty of variables and moving parts to navigate, following this timeline can give you a boost in reaching your goals.

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Work With a Calgary Real Estate Expert

No matter what time of year you head to the market, the easiest way to reach your goals is with the help of an experienced Calgary Realtor®. That’s where we come in – Dolce Real Estate Group.

With close to a decade and a half of on-the-ground experience, we’ve guided thousands of clients through all types of market fluctuations, industry changes, and economic conditions – remaining a top-performing team through it all.

During your purchase, our unrivalled knowledge of Calgary’s housing stock and communities can help you uncover opportunities that other agents might overlook.

During your sale we’re able to interpret the current market and what it means for your unique sale to capitalize on the situation and get the most money for your property.

If you’re looking for an expert to guide you through the process of buying a home in Calgary, look no further than our dedicated team of Realtors. Call 403.999.5882 to get in touch or send us an email at info@dolcerealestate.ca.

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