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Serious buyers are still out there, but only for homes priced and presented right

Even with more listings available across Metro Vancouver, motivated buyers haven’t disappeared. They are still active, still watching, and still willing to move quickly when a home checks the right boxes.

Right now, the Metro Vancouver benchmark price is $1,114,800, which is down 4.5% year-over-year and down 0.8% month-over-month. In a shifting market like this, sellers can’t rely on momentum alone. Instead, pricing strategy and presentation are doing the heavy lifting.

What This Means for Sellers

More inventory gives buyers more choices, and that changes how they shop. Today’s serious buyers are selective and informed. They compare homes carefully, track price changes, and expect strong value for the price.

That means sellers who are aligned with the market are still seeing solid activity, while sellers who push too high are often forced to chase the market downward.

Seller Tip: Price + Presentation = Results

Homes that are:

✅ Well-priced
✅ Well-presented
✅ Professionally marketed

…are still generating attention, showings, and strong interest.

Maximize Your Sale Price and Attract Qualified Buyers, on the other hand, overpriced listings are sitting longer, getting fewer showings, and often needing price reductions to regain momentum.

The Truth About “Testing the Market”

Many sellers still wonder if they should list high “just to see what happens.” In today’s environment, that strategy can backfire.

When a listing launches too high, it can:

• Miss its strongest first wave of buyer attention

• Build up days on market quickly

• Become “stale” in buyers’ minds

• Require reductions that feel reactive instead of strategic

The best outcomes right now are coming from homes that hit the market with a confident, realistic price paired with strong presentation and exposure.

How to Stand Out in a More Competitive Market

If you’re thinking of selling, here’s the simple formula that’s working right now:

1) Prepare the home properly
Small upgrades, deep cleaning, decluttering, and staging can make a major difference.

2) Market it like it matters
Professional photos, strong online exposure, and a clear plan bring the right buyers faster.

3) Price it to create urgency
The goal is to attract serious buyers early, not chase them later.

Bottom Line

Yes, there’s more inventory, and yes, buyers are more cautious. But if your home is priced correctly and shows beautifully, the right buyers are still absolutely out there.

If you’d like, I can help you review your home’s value and suggest a pricing strategy that fits today’s market conditions.

Comment “MY VALUE” for a personalized market snapshot and a proven selling strategy tailored to your home.

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Frederick Trudeau
Frederick Trudeau Real Estate Team
Heller Murch Realty