01/11/2026
Days on market is one of the most useful numbers a seller can watch, and one of the least understood. Here is how to read it.
The number itself measures how long a typical property takes to sell from listing to contract. Low days on market generally signals strong buyer demand: properties are being absorbed quickly, and well-presented homes may attract competing interest. High days on market can mean several things: prices running ahead of what buyers will pay, presentation falling short, or simply a quieter phase in the cycle.
The trend matters more than any single figure. Days on market falling over consecutive quarters suggests conditions are tightening in sellers' favour. Rising numbers suggest buyers are gaining negotiating room.
For sellers, this number shapes two practical decisions: how to price, and how long to plan for. A realistic read on your local figure means fewer surprises mid-campaign.
The current Pacific Pines figures are on our market data page, updated quarterly.
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