Homes Are Still Selling — Even in a Slower Market

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: Is this really a good time to sell?

While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, sales are still down compared with last year. But here’s the perspective the headlines can miss.

Just Look at the Math

According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), at the current pace, homeowners are expected to sell almost 4 million homes this year. That breaks down to roughly:

Yes, the market may be moving at a slower pace than it has at other points in time. But slower doesn’t mean stopped.

“Even in today’s high-price, high-rate market, homebuying activity around major life events, such as having kids, a job change, or a divorce, keeps the market in motion.”

— Hannah Jones, Senior Economic Research Analyst at Realtor.com

Thousands of buyers are still making moves every day. The key is making sure your home is positioned to get their attention.

What That Means for Your Sale

Today’s buyers have more choices, so they can be more selective about price and condition. That makes having the right strategy from the start especially important.

You don’t need every buyer to be looking for a home like yours. You need the right buyer — and a strategy that helps get your home in front of them.

If you need or want to move, let’s talk about what it will take to make your home stand out in today’s market.

Gina M. Garcia, Realtor®

San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

Call or Text: 210-274-7816

[email protected]

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Market information is based on the referenced sources and may change. Contact a real estate professional for advice specific to your property and local market.