📦 Back-to-School, Back-to-Market: Why August Is a Hot Month to Buy or Sell
With summer winding down and school right around the corner, August brings a surge of serious buyers and sellers to the Hampton Roads real estate market. Families want to settle in, and sellers want to close before fall—making this a sweet spot for real estate deals.
At Virginia 1st Realty Group, we’re seeing great movement and opportunities for both sides of the market.
🏡 For Buyers:
More listings are coming online as sellers push to move before fall.
Motivated sellers = more room for negotiation.
Closing before Labor Day lets you settle in before the back-to-school chaos hits.
đź’° For Sellers:
Buyers right now are focused and ready—not just window shopping.
Listing now means less competition than the crowded spring market.
With the right pricing strategy, many homes are still going under contract in less than 30 days.
🎯 Timing Is Everything
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or buying your very first home, August offers that “just right” window. You’ll find opportunity—if you move quickly and work with the right team.
That’s where Virginia 1st Realty Group comes in. We know this market. We live here, we work here, and we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.
📍Ready to talk about your next move? Call us today at 757‑371‑7011 or stop by 915 S Church St, Smithfield, VA. We’ll help you make the most of this season.
