Short answer: Selling a house in winter works on Staten Island: 299 homes sold here in October 2026, at a median of $800,000. Fewer buyers are out, so strong photos, easy showings and the right price from day one matter more.
Spring gets the attention, but homes sell on Staten Island every month of the year. In October 2026, 299 homes sold here, at a median of $800,000. Here is how to make a winter sale work.
Fewer buyers, but still buyers
Nationally, newly pending sales in October were the slowest for the month since 2018 (Zillow). Even so, 299 homes sold on Staten Island that month. The buyers are there; your home has to be the one they pick.
Your listing is your first showing
94% of buyers search online first (Zillow). In winter that matters more, because fewer people drive past. Shoot photos on a clear day with every light on, show the home warm and lived in, and use any good summer photos of the yard you already have. 78% of sellers in Zillow’s research said they were more likely to hire an agent who includes high-resolution photography.
Make it easy to walk in
- Clear and salt the walk and the steps before every showing.
- Keep the heat comfortable and the lights on.
- Have a spot for wet boots by the door.
- Have your heating service and roof records ready to show buyers.
Keep the holidays yours
Most sellers, 78%, leave the house during showings, Zillow found. Set showing windows that work around your holiday plans and tell your agent the days that are off limits. A clear schedule keeps the sale moving without taking over December.
Price it right from day one
The October median home sold at 98.3% of its asking price after 35 days. A well-priced home still moves in winter; an overpriced one sits until spring. See when to lower your price and get this month’s value for your home.
Quick answers
Is it hard to sell a house in winter?
Fewer buyers are out, but homes still sell: 299 on Staten Island in October 2026.
Should I leave the house during showings?
Most sellers do. 78% leave the house during showings, Zillow found.
What should I have ready for winter buyers?
Your heating service and roof records, a cleared and salted walk, and the heat and lights on.
Keep reading
- When should you lower the price of your home?
- Winter checklist for Staten Island homeowners
- Several offers on your home: how to pick the best one
- What is my home worth?
- The Pinnacle selling guide
Questions about your own move? Call or text the office at 718-490-0393, or send us a note.
Sources: Staten Island figures: Staten Island MLS closed sales, October 1 to 31, 2026, as recorded by November 2. Houses, multi-family, condos and co-ops. Medians, not averages. National figures: Zillow, read November 8, 2026.
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