We’re officially in the heart of the spring real estate market – one of the busiest and most beautiful times of the year for buying and selling homes. But what makes spring so ideal for real estate? Maybe it’s the end of winter’s hibernation, the return of sunshine and blooming flowers. Or maybe it’s the practical timing – families often plan moves before summer break to avoid disrupting the school year. Or perhaps it’s simply because spring in Virginia is stunning. The air feels fresher, the skies are bluer and everything seems to come alive again.
I still remember the moment I fell in love with my first home during the spring market of 2006. It was a crisp morning in late spring. The windows were open, and the smell of fresh-cut grass and spring flowers filled the house. Across the street was an elementary school, and I remember hearing kids laughing at recess – it was the kind of everyday noise that made the place feel full of life. The house itself felt airy and peaceful, filled with soft light and the perfect spring breeze. That moment made it easy to say yes.
Even today, mornings like that come flooding back as I show homes to buyers. With azaleas and dogwoods in bloom, bees buzzing from flower to flower, and birdsong in the background, spring gives homes an extra touch of magic.
If you’re planning to sell, now is the time to harness that magic. First impressions are everything. A well-kept yard with colorful blooms, trimmed shrubs and freshly mulched beds can draw buyers in before they even step inside. Open the windows and let the spring air do its thing. Clean, light-filled and fresh – that’s the feeling you want buyers to take with them.
Sometimes it’s not the granite countertops or square footage that seals the deal – it’s the feeling a buyer gets when they walk through your home. Aim to create a sense of peace, calm and comfort. Let your home tell a springtime story that makes someone else fall in love, just like I did.
Billy Morris
2025 president of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors
Associate Broker at John Stewart Walker, Inc.