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Selling a home is always about strategy—but for Tenants in Common (TIC) units, the timing of your sale can be even more critical. Whether you're the sole owner of your TIC share or selling both units after a conversion, knowing when to list your property in Los Angeles can impact:
How fast you sell
What kind of buyers you attract
How much you net at closing
In this blog, we explore the seasonality, market trends, buyer behavior, and TIC-specific considerations that affect your listing success. If you're planning to sell your TIC unit, this guide will help you choose the best moment to go live with confidence.
Unlike traditional condos or single-family homes, TICs often require buyers to:
Understand a less familiar ownership model
Secure fractional financing
Review legal agreements with their lender or attorney
Because of this, marketing and escrow often take longer—and your ideal buyer may need more time to process the decision. That’s why choosing a market window with high engagement and fewer obstacles is key.
Best Overall Window for TIC Sales
Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate in LA, and TIC units benefit from:
High buyer activity
Beautiful weather for showings and open houses
Buyers eager to close before summer relocations or school changes
Why It Works for TICs: Buyers have more time to explore non-traditional options, and lenders are at full staffing to process fractional loans.
Ideal Listing Month: Late March to mid-April
Great for Lifestyle-Oriented TICs
While some buyers take vacations in summer, others—especially first-time buyers—actively look while school is out or during job transitions.
Why It Works: Lifestyle buyers may be more flexible with move-in timelines, which is helpful if your TIC needs a longer escrow or legal prep.
Caution: High temperatures can reduce attendance at open houses, and family-focused buyers may be less active late summer.
Mixed Results for TIC Sellers
Fall can be a solid secondary window, especially in early September and October. However, as the holidays approach:
Buyer urgency tends to drop
Escrow officers and attorneys take more time off
Lenders may slow down, which can affect TIC-specific closings
When It Works: If your unit is priced competitively or in a desirable neighborhood like Silver Lake, Echo Park, or Los Feliz.
Not Ideal for TIC Sales
The holiday season and year-end financial cycles often mean:
Fewer active buyers
Distracted or unavailable agents/lenders
Less time for buyers to learn about TICs
Exception: A well-staged, affordably priced TIC in a walkable neighborhood may still attract motivated buyers during this “off-market” time—but it's more effort for less reach.
TIC buyers often rely on specialized fractional loans, which may carry slightly higher rates than traditional mortgages. When rates spike, these loans can become less attractive.
Pro Tip: Watch for rate stability or reductions—this is when buyer confidence returns, especially for TICs.
If there are few comparable properties (e.g., small condos or single-family homes under $1.5M), your TIC unit stands out.
Hot Zones for Low Inventory TIC Sales:
Los Feliz
Silver Lake
Highland Park
Venice
Echo Park
Changes to rent control laws, fractional lending programs, or TIC-friendly zoning policies can influence when to list.
Stay connected with:
Your TIC attorney
A TIC-savvy lender
Your listing agent (🙋♀️ Hollywood Estates has your back!)
Your TIC agreement is up-to-date and lender-reviewed
You’ve confirmed eligibility for fractional financing
Your unit has been professionally cleaned and staged
You’ve identified the ideal season for your target buyer
You have a marketing plan in place that educates as much as it sells
Pre-market your listing with “coming soon” teasers during buyer-heavy seasons
Offer a TIC buyer guide or FAQ to reduce hesitation
Coordinate with your co-owners (if applicable) to avoid overlapping listings or open houses
Lock in your escrow, lending, and legal team before going live
OLIVER THORNTON
CO-CEO AND R.E AGENT | HOLLYWOOD ESTATES
PARTNER | THORNTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
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