Summary answer: Winter tends to favor buyers in Annandale, with fewer competing buyers, while spring brings the widest inventory alongside the market's most intense competition, particularly for homes in desirable school pyramids.

I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's how this actually plays out in Annandale specifically.

Winter vs. spring, side by side

Factor Winter Spring
Competition Lower Highest of the year
Negotiating leverage More favorable to buyers Least favorable

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