If you’ve ever wondered when the best time is to sell a house in New Orleans, you’re not alone. It’s one of the first questions most homeowners ask me. The truth is, while timing can help, it’s not always the most important factor. In this article, I’ll break down what each season is really like in our market—and why selling to a local cash buyer like NOLA Buys Houses means you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” time.
Spring: The Traditional “Hot Season”
Across the country, spring is considered the prime time for real estate. In New Orleans, this holds true for a few reasons:
· The weather is great, after Mardi Gras, people are ready to be out and about.
· Buyers like to move before summer heat and hurricane season.
· Families prefer to buy before the new school year so they can be settled in and ready.
So yes, if your house is in really good shape and you are willing to wait a little bit and deal with listing with a realtor, spring might give you the best shot at top dollar. Or at least a quicker sale. But it also means lots of competition from other sellers, and you may have to spend money on repairs, cleaning, staging, and realtor commissions.
Summer: Hot Weather, Slower Sales
By June and July, things can slow down. The heat is brutal, hurricane season makes buyers nervous, and many families are busy with vacations. If you’re trying to sell on the open market, summer can feel slow and stressful. Especially with current market conditions where everything is slower in general right now
But at NOLA Buys Houses, summer is often busy. That’s because people who don’t want to deal with the delays of traditional selling are ready to call us for a fast, fair cash offer. We don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or pouring rain, we’ll still buy your house as-is.
Fall: A Second Push
Once summer ends, fall can bring another good selling season. The weather cools down, and people want to move before the holidays. In neighborhoods like Gentilly, Metairie, and the Westbank, we often see sellers call us during this time because they want to wrap things up before year’s end.
If you list with a realtor, fall is solid—but remember, it can still take months to close. With us, you can close in as little as 7 days.
Winter: Slow on the Market, But Not for Us
Traditionally, winter is the slowest time for real estate. The holidays are expensive and busy. Most people aren’t house hunting in December or January. But for cash buyers like us, this is one of the busiest times of year.
That’s because homeowners don’t want to carry another year of taxes, deal with insurance renewals, or face more code enforcement issues. A lot of times families are together in the same house and can finally talk face to face about what they are doing with that house that is just sitting vacant. I get a lot of calls around the holidays from people ready to get a fresh start, and that’s exactly what we help with.
Why Timing Doesn’t Matter with NOLA Buys Houses
The truth is, while realtors and traditional sales depend heavily on timing, when you sell to us, the timing is always right.
Here’s why:
· We buy houses year-round in any condition.
· You don’t have to wait for buyers, appraisals, or inspections.
· You pick the closing date—7 days, 30 days, whatever works for you.
· No fees, no commissions, no repairs. We buy houses as-is
That means you don’t have to worry about whether it’s March or November—you can sell on your schedule, not the market’s.
Giving Back with Every Closing
One thing I’m especially proud of is how we give back to the community with every deal. For every house we close on, we make a donation to the Manning Family Children’s Hospital.
For example, in September we bought 4 houses, which meant we sent $400 straight to the hospital. For us, this business is about more than just houses—it’s about people. Helping homeowners solve problems, and helping kids in our community get the care they need.
So when you sell your house to NOLA Buys Houses, you’re not just getting cash in your pocket—you’re also contributing to something bigger.
Real-Life Examples
Here are a few situations where timing mattered less than solving the problem fast:
· Gentilly Family Inheritance – They were trying to wait for spring to list the home, but arguments between heirs dragged things out. They called me instead, and we bought the house as-is in two weeks—just in time for the holidays.
· Irish Channel Fire-Damaged Property – Investors couldn’t finish the renovation and didn’t want to wait for the “right season.” We stepped in, made a fair cash offer, and closed quickly, taking the stress off their shoulders.
· Uptown Owner with Code Enforcement Issues – She worried that winter was a bad time to sell. But code enforcement was threatening fines, so she called us. We bought the property as-is, handled the issues, and she walked away stress-free.
The Best Time Is Your Time
So, what’s the best time of year to sell a house in New Orleans?
If you’re selling on the open market with a realtor, spring might give you the best chance at a higher price and/or a faster sale. But if your house needs work, has legal or code issues, or you just don’t want to wait months and pay thousands in fees—the best time is right now.
At NOLA Buys Houses, we make it simple:
1. Call us or fill out the form at nolabuyshouses.com.
2. Get a fair cash offer in 24 hours.
3. Pick your closing date.
4. Walk away with cash in as little as 7 days.
Ready to sell your house fast, no matter the season? Call me today at 504-264-1407 or visit nolabuyshouses.com. Let’s make it happen—and together, we’ll keep giving back to our community with every closing.