Question: One day we hear it’s a Buyer’s market, then we hear it’s a Seller’s market. Which is it now?
Answer: A buyer’s market occurs when supply exceeds demand. To put it another way, there are plenty of homes for sale, but there’s a shortage of interested buyers. These conditions give buyers leverage over sellers because when supply is higher and demand is lower, the market is forced to respond.
In a buyer’s market, real estate prices decrease, and homes linger on the market longer. So, sellers must compete with each other in order to attract buyers. Typically, sellers will drop their asking prices to gain an advantage in the market. Furthermore, they are much more willing to negotiate offers to prevent buyers from walking away.
A seller’s market arises when demand exceeds supply. In other words, there are many interested buyers, but the real estate inventory is low. Since there are fewer homes available, sellers are at an advantage.
In a seller’s market, homes sell faster, and buyers must compete with each other in order to score a property. These market conditions often make buyers willing to spend more on a home than they would otherwise. Therefore, sellers can raise their asking prices
The market has shifted in the last 2 years from a strong sellers’ market to a somewhat strong sellers’ market.
Multiple contracts are not quite as common, but selling prices are still good.
When will this change? When Home supply is greater than demand.
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