The Austin Metro is consistently very seasonal. There are almost twice as many homes put under contract during the peak spring months than during the holidays. It's a hassle to move during the holidays so most buyers choose not to. Many buyers have school age children and prefer to move during the summer so they choose to close in time to move and get settled before school starts. It's important to remember that a closing occurs 30-45 days after you go under contract so you likely want to list sooner than you might expect.