Want to Move by May 2026???

Every year, thousands of people miss out on hitting the spring Home Selling Market accurately, and they're missing their Top $ Buyer.

So this year, Zane Petersen wants to give you an early gift to make sure you Homeowners looking to SELL by May 2026, have a clear, no-nonsense timeline that is instantly understood NOW! Because if you are reading this, it is time to start right now! Here's why...

1️⃣ FEBRUARY — PREP + LAUNCH (Week 1–4)

What actually happens:

• Home prep, small fixes, paint touch-ups
• Discounted Painting, Flooring or other handyman Installation partners scheduled by Zane Petersen for you
• 'Exclusive Look' initial Off-market campaign started (Find private, well qualified buyers, maybe you won't need to List publicly)
• Prep Listing Input form/MLS launch window
• Broker tours + early off-market buyer traffic

Realistic timeline: 2–4 weeks Why it matters: You cannot launch a top-quality listing overnight — spring demand starts in February, not April.

2️⃣ MARCH — ACTIVE MARKET TIME (Week 5–10)

What actually happens:

• Public Showings, open houses, online placement has to start IMMEDIATELY
• Buyer qualification + second showings
• Offers start coming in
• Negotiations & inspection prep

Realistic market time: 20–60 days in today’s market (*Most homes as of 11/26/25). Why it matters: Even with elite marketing, most homes don’t sell in the first weekend anymore. Buyers are visiting homes up to 3 times before they decide to buy, because they are comparing your home to everyone else's, including the PRICE. You 100% need runway.

3️⃣ APRIL — UNDER CONTRACT + CLOSING PROCESS (Week 10–14)

What actually happens:

• Buyer inspection + contingencies
• Appraisal + lender underwriting
• Title work and HOA docs
• Buyer scheduling (movers, utilities, schools)

Realistic closing window: 30–45 days Why it matters: Closings are taking longer because Buyers are needing more time to Close on their homes when Contingent on the sale of their home to purchase yours — Lending and appraisal bottlenecks are also dependencies.

4️⃣ MAY — MOVE INTO YOUR NEXT HOME (Week 14–18)

What actually happens:

• Seller moves out
• Buyer final walk
• through
• Closing day
• Keys exchanged
• Kids finish school without disruption

Why it matters: If a family wants to be in their next home by the time school ends, the clock starts months earlier than most realize.

🔍 The Big Truth Sellers Don’t Know

If you wait until April 2026 to list… …you’ll be moving in July/August or beyond. Not May.

Because this is the real timeline, not the myth.

I am available right now at 763.843.2905 to help you get started right now, to discuss your plans, help you OPTIMIZE, maybe even bring you we'll qualified BUYER, without even having to List. With Over 25 years of 'real' Real Estate Marketing experience, and a relocation expert that moves people successfully to their next Dream Homes all over U.S., I am available to you right now!

Zane Petersen Real Estate (CLHMS | LPS | PMP) 763.843.2905 or [email protected]

Offices on Lake Minnetonka | STMA | Phoenix/Scottsdale - Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Wayzata Bay | Serhant Worldwide Home Marketing Network

*Looking to move to Phoenix/Scottsdale? Besides living in Minneapolis, I also live in Scottsdale/Phoenix. Happy to help you find your new SUMMER home, all year round.