How long does it take to sell a home in Tyler?
Median days on market in early 2026 is 28 to 42 days for properly priced and prepared homes in Tyler-area neighborhoods. Luxury homes in The Cascades, Hollytree, and Lake Palestine waterfront typically take 60 to 120 days because the buyer pool is smaller. Mispriced homes can sit indefinitely.
What does it cost to sell a home in Texas?
Typical seller costs include real estate commissions (now negotiated separately post-NAR settlement), title insurance, closing costs, prep and staging, and any negotiated repairs from inspection. Total seller costs typically run 5 to 8 percent of sale price depending on the commission structure agreed up front. We walk through the math during the listing consultation.
Do I need to renovate before listing?
Almost never. The best ROI items are paint, decluttering, a deep clean, lighting upgrades, and curb appeal. Major renovations rarely pay back at sale; we'd rather price the home accurately than have you spend $30,000 on a kitchen to recover $18,000 of it.
When is the best time to list in East Texas?
March through June is the strongest window for buyer demand, driven by family relocation timing and school calendars. That said, well-prepared homes sell year-round in Tyler. The right time to list is when your home is ready.