Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven't sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were taken off the market.
And if you've made that same choice, you're probably frustrated things didn't go the way you wanted. It's hard when you feel like the market isn't working with you. But while slowdowns can be painful in the moment, history tells us they don't last forever.
This isn't the first time the housing market has experienced a slowdown. Here are some other notable times when home sales dropped significantly:
A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door.
But today's housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices.
So, how do you still come out on top? It all starts with one thing, pricing your house right from the start. Today, that matters more than ever – and it can make or break your sale.
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