Longer Days On Market

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What longer days on market can tell you in your home search
It’s easy to assume a home is still on the market because something’s wrong. But in a slower, more price-sensitive environment, days on market often reflect pricing, timing, or marketing, not necessarily the home itself. 
There are plenty of reasons a home doesn’t go pending right away:
It launched a little high, and the market didn’t bite. Price reductions often follow.
Timing was tough because of events like weather, holidays, competing inventory, or rate swings.
Marketing missed, like photos, presentation, or showing access, so fewer buyers saw its real potential.
How “longer on market” can help buyers:
When sellers have more competition, buyers often gain leverage, think price reductions, repair credits, or help with closing costs. A longer time on the market is a signal to investigate, not an automatic deal-breaker.
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