Line your timeline up with the pace homes have been taking to sell.
You're trying to decide when to list or when to start touring so your move does not collide with a slow closing timeline. My answer plan around the typical time it takes a Tempe, AZ home to close, then work backward to your target date.
Looking at the latest numbers, the clearest signal was pace a typical sale took 48 days last month in Tempe, AZ. Over the same period, homes that were actively listed showed a typical 52 days on the market snapshot, and recent offers averaged about 97.72% of asking. This changes your plan because the transaction is not a weekend decision. Some metrics were not reported for this period. Still, with a 48-day typical sale timeline, your decision window needs to include contract time plus whatever buffer you need for repairs, lender conditions, and moving logistics. Start your calendar by penciling in a 48-day closing runway, then add your own buffer so you are not forced into a bad choice later. If you are selling, set expectations early that buyers have been taking time to close, and keep your showing plan consistent long enough to capture the right offer. If you are buying in Tempe, AZ, schedule tours and decision meetings with the understanding that the deal you pick now can still take weeks to finish.
