List Your House During This Month and It Could Sell for $1,600 More by Shaina Mishkin Any homeowner knows a new coat of paint and a well-manicured lawn can make a difference when it comes to selling your home — but so can the time of year. Across the U.S., homes that hit the market in the first half of May generally sell for $1,600 more than the average $226,500, according to a new analysis by real estate listing company Zillow.