Is Now a Good Time to Sell? Don't Let the Headlines Decide
If you've seen headlines claiming home sales are slowing, you're probably asking a fair question: is this still a good time to sell my home?
The latest report from NAR shows existing-home sales edged up in September. They're still lower than they were a year ago, though. But a headline only tells part of the story. Here's the part it leaves out: homes are still selling every single day.
Life Doesn't Pause for Mortgage Rates
Whatever mortgage rates or the economy are doing, life keeps moving. People land new jobs. Families grow. Relationships change. Others retire, downsize, or relocate to be closer to loved ones.
Every one of those moments creates a buyer, a seller, or both. That's why the housing market keeps moving in every season and every economic climate.
Realtor.com senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones has pointed out that major life events, like having kids, changing jobs, or divorce, continue to drive home buying even when prices and rates are high.
The Math Behind Today's Real Estate Market
Numbers make this easier to see. Based on the current pace, NAR expects homeowners to sell nearly 4 million homes this year. That breaks down to roughly:
- 11,000 homes every day
- 450 homes every hour
- 8 homes every minute
A slower market is not a stopped market. Thousands of buyers are still searching, touring, and making offers right now. The real question is whether your home is positioned to catch their eye.
What a Slower Market Means for Home Sellers
Today's buyers have more options, so they can be pickier about price, condition, and presentation. That doesn't mean you can't sell. It means your home selling strategy matters more than ever.
To stand out, you'll want to:
- Price it right from day one. Overpricing is the fastest way to sit on the market.
- Make a strong first impression. Clean, staged, well-photographed homes get more attention online.
- Market it where buyers are looking. Visibility is everything when buyers have choices.
- Work with a local expert. The right agent knows how to reach serious buyers and negotiate for you.
Remember, you don't need every buyer to love your home. You need the right one, and a smart plan to get your listing in front of them.
See What's Selling Right Now
Curious how the competition looks? Browse current property listings to see what buyers are choosing today, how homes are priced, and how they're presented. It's a quick way to understand where your home fits in the market.
Bottom Line: Slower Doesn't Mean Stopped
Don't let a headline convince you that no one is buying. Homes are selling every minute of every day, and yours can be one of them with the right plan.
If you need or want to move, let's talk about what it will take to get your home sold at the right price, on the right timeline.
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