. >> reporter: veteran real estate agent jane fairweather has weathered a lot of seasons in the housing market and notes that while more homes are listed in the spring, offering for choice for buyers, that also means more competition for sellers. she suggests a different strategy. >> if you're in the winter market, then you know that there's not much out. you're going to be one of two or three houses and you're going to get almost everyone in your price range will be looking at your house. >> reporter: she held an open house for agents a new listing that came on just as the d.c. area cherry blossoms finally came out. she expects it to sell in a week, not because it's spring but because she's playing the spring market right. >> so, in the spring, know that you have lots of competition. so, you better be in perfect condition and really well priced. because buyers have lots of options. >> reporter: if you're jumping into the spring competition, even the timing during the season can be critical, said one of the agents touring fairweather's listing. >> i would get it early on the spring mark