Summary answer: If you own a single-family home, yes — this is a genuinely strong time to sell, with prices projected to rise 3.8% in 2026 on constrained inventory and consistent demand. If you own a condo, the picture is more mixed: the segment is still recovering from a 7.4% decline in 2025, with only modest 2.1% growth projected for 2026, so timing and pricing strategy matter more than they would in a straightforwardly strong market.

I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Let me break down both scenarios honestly rather than giving a blanket answer.

The two very different answers, by segment

Segment Current Conditions Is Now Good?
Single-family +3.8% projected, strong demand, structural scarcity Yes, genuinely favorable
Condo Early recovery from a real correction, elevated inventory Depends on your building and pricing strategy

If you're selling a single-family home

Structural land scarcity keeps this segment strong regardless of short-term market noise — there's very little room for new single-family construction in Arlington, which supports pricing even as broader inventory grows. This is a good window to sell if you've been considering it, particularly if your home is in solid, move-in-ready condition.

If you're selling a condo

This requires more strategic thinking. The segment is stabilizing, not booming — waiting for a dramatic rebound isn't necessarily the right call either, since 2026's recovery is projected to be modest. If you need to sell for personal reasons, waiting indefinitely for better conditions carries its own opportunity cost. If you have real flexibility on timing, understanding your specific building's recent performance matters more than the segment-wide trend.

What to check before deciding, regardless of segment

  1. Recent comparable sales in your specific building or immediate area — segment-wide trends are a starting point, not your specific answer
  2. Your own timeline flexibility — a strong market matters less if you have to sell regardless of conditions
  3. Where you're moving to — if you're buying again in Arlington's competitive single-family market, selling strength needs to be weighed against buying competition on the other side

The honest bottom line

"Is now a good time" genuinely depends on what you own, not a single market-wide answer. Single-family sellers have real momentum behind them; condo sellers need a more deliberate, building-specific strategy.

Let's look at your specific situation

I'll give you a direct read on whether now makes sense for your specific property, not a generic market forecast. Reach out and let's talk through it.