The Biggest Mistake Oklahoma City Home Sellers Make Every Spring (and How to Avoid It)

It’s no secret that spring is the busiest home-selling season—but here’s what most homeowners get wrong:

They wait too long.

In the Oklahoma City real estate market, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. If you list your home when everyone else does, you’re stepping into a crowded marketplace. And when inventory spikes, your leverage goes down.

📆 According to Realtor.com, the best week to sell in 2025 is April 13–19—not late spring, not early summer.

Let’s dig into the data and why it matters in OKC:

1. Less Competition = More Buyer Attention

When fewer homes are on the market, your listing gets more eyes and less competition. Think of it like showing up early to a restaurant before the rush—you get the best seat, and all the attention.

📊 Realtor.com reports inventory is 13.2% lower during early April compared to later in the spring.

➡️ In OKC, we’re already seeing active buyers frustrated by a lack of choices. Beat the crowd, and your home becomes a hot commodity.

2. More Views = Stronger Offers

Page views matter. More eyes on your listing means more showings—and more competition among buyers.

📈 Homes listed in early spring get 17.7% more views on average (Realtor.com).

OKC buyers are already browsing daily, especially in hot zip codes like 73120, 73170, and 73099. Get listed early, and your home rises to the top.

3. Homes Sell Faster in Early Spring

Speed matters—especially for families trying to move before the next school year.

📉 Homes listed during the best week to sell go under contract 9 days faster than average.

In Oklahoma City, that kind of momentum can mean the difference between a multiple-offer situation and sitting stale on the market. Early spring buyers are serious—and they’re ready to move.

4. Fewer Price Cuts & Higher Listing Prices

Sellers hate price drops—and for good reason. But early spring gives you the best chance of avoiding them.

📉 There are 20.9% fewer price reductions during this time

📈 Listings during the best week are priced 1.1% higher than average—and 6.7% higher than those listed in January

According to BAM, homes listed in the early spring sell faster and closer to their original asking price.

Why It Matters in Oklahoma City

Inventory is still low, but buyer demand is climbing. That makes early spring prime time to list in the OKC metro, especially in high-demand areas like:

• Edmond

• Moore

• Yukon

• Nichols Hills

• Deer Creek

• Mustang

If you wait until May or June, you’re walking into a flood of listings. But if you act now, your home stands out in a lean market—and you retain negotiating power.

Ready to Beat the Spring Rush?

If you’re thinking about selling this year, don’t wait for the weather to warm up or the flowers to bloom. The best week to list is right before everyone else does.

Let’s make sure your home is show-ready, priced right, and marketed to the buyers who are already searching.

👉 Call or text 405-784-6580

📩 Email will@willflanaganrealty.com

📍 Or start with a quick free home value estimate

The data’s in. The time is now. Let’s list smart.