| Market
Conditions |
Characteristics |
Implications |
|
Buyer's Market: The
supply of homes on the market exceeds demand.
|
High inventory of homes. Few buyers
compared to availability. Homes on the market longer. Prices
tend to drop in this type of market. |
Your home may take longer to sell. Less negotiating leverage
in terms of selling prices. |
Seller's Market: The number of buyers wanting
homes exceeds the supply or number of homes on the market.
|
Smaller inventory of homes. Many buyers. Homes sell quickly.
Prices usually increase. |
May have more negotiating leverage and obtain a higher selling
price for your property. |
Balanced Market: The number of homes on
the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers.
|
Demand equals supply. Homes sell within an acceptable time
period. Prices generally stable. |
More relaxed atmosphere. Buyers have a reasonable number
of homes to choose from. |