Should You Sell Your Pitt Meadows Home in November or Wait for Spring?
Every fall I hear the same question from Pitt Meadows homeowners: “Should we list now, or wait until spring when the market picks up?” It’s a fair question, and there’s no single right answer. It depends on your home, your timing and what the market is doing. Here’s how I’d think it through.
- Fewer homes for sale in late fall means less competition for your listing.
- Buyers shopping in November are usually serious and on a deadline.
- Spring brings more buyers, but also more sellers, so you’re one of many.
- If your home shows well and is priced right, now can be a smart time.
Where the Pitt Meadows Market Stands
Let’s start with the numbers. In September 2026, the benchmark price for all homes in Pitt Meadows was $848,800, down 3.6% from a year earlier and nearly flat from August. Sales picked up, with 29 homes selling, roughly double the same month last year.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, September 2026. See our full market update.
Prices have eased a little, but buyers are active. That combination is exactly when the timing of your listing matters.
The Case for Listing in November
1. Less competition
Many sellers pull their listings or hold off until spring. That means fewer homes for buyers to choose from, and your home gets more attention when it does come up.
2. Serious buyers
People house-hunting in the rain in November aren’t browsing for fun. They’re relocating for work, have a lease ending, sold their last place, or want to be settled before the new year. Serious buyers write serious offers.
3. Your home looks cozy
A warm, well-lit home on a grey day feels inviting. With the right staging, late fall can actually work in your favour.
4. A head start on your next move
If you’re buying next, selling first gives you certainty and a stronger position when spring listings arrive.
Buyers who are out in November aren’t browsing. They’re ready to move.
Russ Macnab, Pitt Meadows REALTOR®
The Case for Waiting Until Spring
- More buyers: spring usually brings the most activity of the year.
- Curb appeal: gardens, lawns and longer days make exteriors shine.
- Family timing: many buyers want to move over the summer, between school years.
The trade-off is that you’ll be one of many listings. More competition can mean more days on the market if your home isn’t priced and presented well.
So Which Is Right for You?
