For a growing number of homeowners, retirement has shifted from a "someday" dream to a "very soon" reality. According to recent data from Realtor.com and the U.S. Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years.

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, it may feel natural to wait until the first flowers bloom or the weather warms up before getting started. But in today’s market, that approach can actually put you behind. Buyers have more choices than they did a few years ago.