Are We in a Buyer’s Market in NC and SC Right Now?
Are We in a Buyer’s Market in NC and SC Right Now?
OPENING
This is the question everyone keeps asking.
Are we finally in a buyer’s market?
Buyers want the answer to be yes. Sellers hope it is still no.
The truth sits in the middle.
FACTS
Fact: The market is moving toward balanced.
Fact: Inventory is rising.
Fact: Days on market are increasing.
Fact: Buyers have more leverage than they did the past few years.
SO WHAT
More inventory plus longer days on market equals buyer leverage.
That means buyers have more options, more time, and more room to negotiate.
But this is not a full buyer’s market.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
If you’re a buyer
• You are not competing at the same level as before
• You have more time to make decisions
• You can negotiate price, repairs, and concessions
• You can walk away without panic
If you’re a seller
• You can still sell and sell well
• You must price correctly from day one
• You must present your home in top condition
• You must expect buyers to negotiate
WHAT PEOPLE GET WRONG
They hear “buyer leverage” and assume buyers control everything.
Fact: Well priced homes are still selling quickly.
Opinion: The market is not weak. It is selective.
The right homes still win. The wrong ones sit.
WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING
Buyers are no longer desperate.
They are comparing homes, analyzing value, and making smarter decisions.
Sellers who adjust are winning.
Sellers who don’t are sitting.
HOW YOU WIN RIGHT NOW
• Buyers focus on value and negotiate smart terms
• Buyers target homes that have been sitting longer
• Sellers price based on current data, not past peaks
• Sellers create urgency early to attract strong offers
This is not a market shift you ignore.
It is one you adjust to.
CLOSE
If you want to know exactly where you stand as a buyer or seller in today’s market, I will break it down based on your situation and your goals.
Jacqui Spain
NC & SC Realtor
Phone: 856-304-2158
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://jacquisellslakenorman.org/homepage
