36 Days to Sell a Reading Home
If you’re a Reading homeowner or landlord considering selling, one of the first questions you’ll likely have is: how long will it take?
The time it takes to sell a home varies depending on location, property type, price, and current market conditions. To give you a clearer picture, I’ve analysed the most recent data covering 1,343 Reading properties sold (subject to contract) in the last three months—breaking it down by property type and number of bedrooms.
Average Days to Sell by Property Type
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Detached homes (260 sold) – average 39 days
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Semi-detached homes (443 sold) – average 25 days
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Terraced/townhouses (248 sold) – average 27 days
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Flats/apartments (323 sold) – average 65 days
Note: Some properties fall outside the four main categories—such as mobile homes, land, or commercial buildings—hence the total not adding up exactly.
Average Days to Sell by Number of Bedrooms
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One-bed homes (141 sold) – average 51 days
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Two-bed homes (371 sold) – average 38 days
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Three-bed homes (527 sold) – average 27 days
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Four-bed homes (231 sold) – average 42 days
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Five-bed+ homes (57 sold) – average 41 days
(All data includes Reading town centre plus a 4-mile radius.)
Why Do Some Reading Homes Take Longer to Sell?
Selling a home is about more than putting it online and waiting. The two biggest factors affecting sale time are pricing and marketing.
1. Pricing Your Home Correctly
The right price gets buyers through the door. The wrong price, especially one that's too high, can leave your home lingering on the market with little to no interest.
Here’s the hard truth:
Only 55.92% of Reading homes listed with agents in the last three months sold and completed.
44.08% were withdrawn unsold.
The solution?
Work with a Reading estate agent who understands the market—someone who can guide you with local knowledge and honest advice. You can try a higher price if you wish, but if you don’t get serious interest within the first two weeks, it’s time to act.
Why? Because timing matters.
Research by Denton House (using TwentyEA data) shows that:
Homes that sell within the first 25 days of listing have a 94% chance of completing.
Homes that take over 100 days to find a buyer have just a 56% chance of completing.
Don’t just list it—launch it well.
2. The Marketing Must Be Right
First impressions matter. Most buyers will first encounter your home online, and they’ll scroll past in seconds if your images don’t grab attention.
I’ve seen homes overlooked due to outdated or poorly lit photos—or worse, photos that still show Christmas decorations in July. High-quality, seasonal photos and well-shot videos are essential.
Your marketing should evolve too. If your home hasn’t sold after a few weeks, consider refreshing your images and updating the listing. A small change can make a big difference.
Selling in Reading? Here’s My Promise.
Selling your home isn’t a box-ticking exercise. It’s often a major life step—and it deserves care, attention, and a strategy.
As someone who knows the Reading property market inside out, I offer:
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A tailored, hands-on approach
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Transparent advice on pricing and positioning
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A strong marketing strategy that adapts with the market
Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or just exploring options, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. If you're thinking of moving, let’s talk, you can book in a valuation here: Free Home Valuation in Reading | My Bespoke Agent or you can call us on 0118 967 0005 email hello@mybespokeagent.com

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