Beat the Rush: Why Selling Your Home Early in the Year Pays Off

By Joanne Stennett

You’ve probably heard the saying, “the early bird catches the worm”. When it comes to selling your home, that couldn’t be more true. 2025 kicked off with a bang in the Highland property market, with a surge in buyer interest leading to quick sales and competitive offers.

Sellers who listed their homes early in the year have reaped the rewards. Many of our new listings have flown off the market within just a few weeks, with well-priced properties attracting serious buyers eager to secure a home post-holidays.

Traditionally, the first quarter of the year has been seen as a slow month for property sales, with many waiting until spring to list. But 2025 has bucked the trend. Buyers are out in force, and with fewer properties available, competition is fierce – creating the perfect conditions for sellers to secure strong offers.

So, what’s the key takeaway? Timing is everything. Listing early means taking advantage of a dynamic and active market before the inevitable influx of spring properties increases competition. If the early momentum is anything to go by, 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year for property sales – but those who act now stand to gain the most.

If you’re considering selling, don’t wait. The early movers have already benefited, and there’s still time to capitalise on a market that’s working in sellers’ favour. Get ahead of the crowd and make the most of this prime selling window before the market gets crowded.

Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers.

For more information on our residential property services in the Highlands and Islands click here. Or contact Joanne Stennett on 01463 717 799  or email joanne.stennett@bellingram.co.uk.