Utah housing trends show its time to buy and sell on KSL Homes 

Warmer weather gets home buyers and renters ready to make their move.

Spring fever not only gives people the urge to get outdoors, it also gets them itching to make a major move. According to the National Association of Realtors, April through June is the peak buying season.

Utah housing trends are no different. KSL Homes listings have 44% more views in the spring over fall, and a 35% increase in clicks on individual listings. Those clicks mean more chances of selling your home. Across the state in 2024, nearly 1,000 more homes were sold in Utah in May over December.

If you’re looking to sell, it pays to take advantage of spring home buying season. When more people are scouring existing Utah homes for sale on KSL, more buyers will see your listing. And if you’re looking for a new place to rent or buy, you’ll find an abundance of options.

More potential buyers visit KSL Homes during the spring.

Why is spring known as home buying season?

There are several factors to contend with when you sell your home during the colder months. In winter, for example, you have fickle weather.

More chances for curb appeal in spring

A huge part of selling your home quickly is its curb appeal. But when your yard is covered in snow or dead grass, it doesn’t have much star power. Spring lets you show off beautiful flowers, blossoming trees and nicely trimmed grass. Another benefit? It’s easier to keep your floors clean when people aren’t walking through with soggy or muddy shoes. 

You can also make your home feel more open during the warmer months. You can pack away all your heavy coats, mittens and boots, so your closets look extra spacious.

Spring weather makes it the best time to buy a house in Utah, too. With no snowy driveways or frigid air to contend with, it’s much more pleasant to load and unload a moving truck.

Buyers may have a little more cash in their pockets in the spring. Thanks to tax returns, they may have more funds to put toward a down payment, to cover closing costs or for moving expenses.

Springtime also means the end of the school year. Families may prefer to move when the kids have finished up for the year and can start making friends in their new neighborhood before the next year begins.

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More serious shoppers visit KSL Homes during the spring.

Utah housing trends to consider when selling or renting

Depending on their stage of life, Utahns tend to gravitate to areas that have good schools, are close to amenities and are affordable. When you sell your home, be sure to point out the perks of its location. Different features appeal to different buyers, noticeable when you consider the cities with the most homes for sale.

For example, young couples wanting quick access to cultural events and an active nightlife may be drawn toward the Salt Lake City area when looking to buy or searching homes for rent in Utah.

Young families may be more interested in the open spaces of South Jordan or the affordability of West Valley. Meanwhile, professionals looking to move closer to jobs in the tech field may choose Draper, Lehi or Saratoga Springs.

Where to go for spring home buying

KSL Homes is the go-to source for listing or finding homes in Utah, from Wasatch Front to the red rocks of southern Utah. 

If you’re looking for homes to rent, check out the areas with the most rental listings across the state. To buy, see our list of the top cities with new construction or existing homes.

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