Dayton Area Weekly Real Estate Market Update

1. Market Activity & Trends

• The market remains active, with a strong pending ratio of 72%, indicating robust buyer demand relative to available inventory.
• Average days on market (DOM) for active listings is 82, while sold homes averaged 33 DOM, showing that well-priced listings are moving quickly.
• Months supply of inventory sits at 1.6, reflecting a continued seller’s market—homes are not lingering long.

2. Pricing Insights

• Average active list price: $337,499; average pending list price: $296,356; average sold price: $289,159.
• Sellers are achieving 100% of final list price on average, and 95.4% of original list price, signaling that pricing right from the start leads to strong outcomes.
• The spread between active and sold prices suggests some sellers may be overpricing, but competitive offers are still being made.

3. Segment Highlights

• The $200k–$500k range is the most active, with a 78% pending ratio and average DOM for sold properties at 32. This segment is highly competitive—buyers should be prepared to act fast.
• The $500k+ segment has a lower pending ratio (47%) and higher DOM (107 active, 47 sold), indicating more negotiation room and slower absorption at the upper end.

4. Advice for Your Clients

• Sellers: Encourage pricing in line with recent sales to maximize speed and price achieved. With inventory low, move-in ready homes are especially attractive.
• Buyers: Be prepared for quick decision-making in the $200k–$500k segment. In higher price ranges, there is more room for negotiation and patience may be rewarded.

5. Key Takeaway The Dayton area market continues to favor sellers overall, especially in the mid-price ranges. Pricing strategy and property condition remain critical for both buyers and sellers.

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Feel free to reach out to me, Beth Brown Ciul, at +1 (513) 850-4797 or via email at bethc@cornerstonehomesoh.com. Let’s make your real estate goals a reality in 2026!

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