Are we seeing the real estate market shift in the other direction? After years of favoring sellers, are buyers finally gaining more power in the housing market? Good News! Yes they are and let me tell you the 4 things that you need to pay attention to!
Hi, I’m Tanja Odzak, eXp Realty. I love helping people. I’m a Senior Level Realtor and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay!
Let’s dive in and see what’s happening nationally this Spring 2025 season!
Right now, we’re seeing the highest level of “homes for sale” supply in six years,
with inventory sitting at a 4.2 months absorption rate.
What does that mean? This means it would take, given the current sales pace, roughly 4 months for all active homes to sell if no new homes-for-sale were added.
Historically, a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage has been around 4 to 6 months of inventory. Since 4.2 months is on the lower end of that range it suggests that the market is shifting toward more favorable conditions for buyers, but not necessarily a full buyer’s market.
So, if you are a buyer and want to take advantage of this slight shift, here are the four things you need to pay attention to:
1 – Be aware of the rising inventory in your area. As more homes hit the market, this will give you more opportunity and more homes to choose from.
2- Be aware of price growth. Home prices are stabilizing, rising at their slowest pace in YEARS… which means better affordability. Pay attention to pricing in your area.
3 – Know your negotiation power. Buyers are securing bigger discounts and better terms. Make sure you have a strong and knowledgeable agent on your side to negotiate favorable terms for you. And
4 – Be aware of good old interest rates. We are still seeing elevated interest rates keeping some buyers and sellers sidelined. Make sure you are dialed in with an excellent lender to keep you
informed when rates change, so you can lock in a good rate.
But *most importantly* → Here’s the catch: This window of opportunity may not last!
As more buyers realize there are deals to be had, demand could pick up again, leading to more competition. If you’re a buyer, you need to act now. This Spring could be your best chance to get a great deal! And if you’re a seller, you’ll need the right strategy to stand out in a
more competitive market.
Call me today and let’s talk about your options! I’m a seasoned East Bay expert with a 5-star rating. I’m Tanja and I sell homes. I’d love to strategize a plan for you to seize an opportunity in this shifting market. Let’s get you going, Call me today!
I’m a Top Producing Realtor® in the OAKLAND / BERKELEY / EAST BAY AREA. I’ve been in the San Francisco East Bay Area since I came up to do my undergrad at UC Berkeley (a long time ago!), with a short stint at UC Davis while getting my Master’s. I take my duties as a Realtor® and Fiduciary very seriously, I enjoy educating my sellers and buyers along the way. Putting People, Before Profit.
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