Halifax Property Showings Analysis
January - August 2025 • NSAR Lockbox Data
Year-to-Date Market Context (January - August 2025)
Winter Period
January - March
Lower activity baseline
Typical seasonal market lull with reduced buyer activity
Spring Activation
April - May
Increasing momentum
Market acceleration as buyers re-engage
Summer Peak Period
June - August
Highest activity levels
Prime selling season with optimal conditions
Observable YTD Patterns:
- • Seasonal Progression: Clear upward trend from winter baseline through spring to summer peaks
- • Market Stability: Consistent weekly patterns maintained throughout all periods
- • Growth Trajectory: Steady momentum building without volatile market swings
- • Peak Performance: Highest single-day volumes occurring in summer months (June-August)
August 2025 Executive Summary
Halifax recorded 9,782 total property showings in August 2025, averaging 326 showings per day. Peak activity occurred during the first week, with August 7th recording the highest single-day volume at 453 showings.
YTD Context: August represents the culmination of consistent seasonal growth observed throughout 2025, maintaining the high activity levels established during the prime summer selling period while showing typical end-of-month moderation.
August Total
9,782
Daily Average
326
Peak Day
453
Aug 7
Lowest Day
203
Aug 30
August Daily Showing Activity
August Weekly Performance
Key August Patterns
Strong Start
First week averaged 334 showings/day, with Aug 6-7 peak (440-453)
Mid-Month Stability
Weeks 2-4 maintained consistent 315-330 average daily activity
Month-End Decline
Final days dropped 37% below average, ending at 203 on Aug 30
Strategic Recommendations
Maximize Early Month
Schedule premium listings for first week when buyer activity consistently peaks
Plan Seasonal Cycles
Leverage observable YTD patterns: prepare spring campaigns, maximize summer inventory
Counter Month-End Drops
Implement strategies to maintain showing momentum through month-end periods
