March Break 2025: Why Markham Sellers Should List NOW Before the Spring Rush!

Markham’s real estate market is heating up early this spring, and March Break 2025 (March 8–16) is the hidden trigger. With fresh data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), we break down why savvy sellers should strike now to leverage family buyers, seasonal trends, and a shifting market.

February 2025 Market Snapshot: A Buyer’s Market with Strategic Opportunitiesport reveals about the GTA (including Markham):

• Average Selling Price: $1,084,547 (-2.2% vs. Feb 2024)

• Homes Sold: 4,037 (-27.4% YoY)

• New Listings: 12,066 (+5.4% YoY)

• Sale-to-New-Listings Ratio: 33% (vs. 49% in Feb 2024) → More inventory, slower sales.

Price Trends by Home Type (Feb 2025):

What This Means for Sellers:
While prices have dipped slightly and competition is rising (more listings!), March Break offers a unique advantage: families are actively hunting to align moves with school schedules. With detached homes still topping $1.4M, targeting this demographic could pay off big.

3 Reasons March Break 2025 is a Hot Selling Window

1. Family Buyers Are ON THE MOVE

• Parents use the school break to tour homes stress-free.

• Detached homes (1,706 sold in Feb) are in high demand for growing families.

2. Beat the Spring Listing Flood

• New listings jumped 5.4% YoY, List now to stand out before inventory peaks.

• The sale-to-listings ratio (33%) means buyers have options, stage strategically!

3. Summer’s Secret Rival

• Summer gets crowded. March lets you avoid price wars and showcase spring curb appeal (think: melting snow, budding gardens).

How to Win in Markham’s March Market

• Price Smart: Balance TRREB’s $1.08M average with your home type (e.g., detached vs. condo).

• Target Families: Highlight proximity to schools, parks, and kid-friendly layouts.

• Speed Matters: With median days on market at 21 (per Zolo), prep your home now for quick turnover.

Don’t Miss the March Break Wave

As of March 10, 2025, families are already hunting. With softer prices but strong demand for detached and townhomes, this window is ideal for sellers ready to:

• Avoid summer competition

• Tap into family urgency

• Maximize visibility before new listings surge

Pro Tip: Partner with a local agent to highlight your home’s strengths (e.g., "Move in by summer!") and leverage platforms like SpringFestTO for buzz.