Why 70% of Sellers Still Believe Now Is the Right Time to List

We just finished reading the latest seller sentiment survey from Realtor.com, and one stat stood out:

🔹 70% of potential home sellers believe now is a good time to sell.

At first glance, that might seem surprising—especially with economic headlines bouncing between uncertainty, high interest rates, and housing affordability concerns.

But when you dig deeper, the message becomes clear:

👉 It’s not about “timing the market.” It’s about timing life.

Most sellers aren’t waiting for the “perfect” market conditions. They’re making thoughtful moves based on real life—whether it’s a new job, growing family, downsizing, or coping with rising living costs. And right now, those life changes are outweighing market hesitations.

Here’s what else the survey showed:

🔸 81% of potential sellers believe they’ll get their asking price or more.
🔸 Why? Inventory is still 30% below pre-2020 levels.
🔸 And the average U.S. homeowner now holds just 48% loan-to-value—the strongest equity position in over a decade.

In short: Sellers are feeling confident because they have leverage. There are fewer homes to compete with, and most homeowners are in strong financial positions with significant equity to work with.

What This Means for You

If you’ve been debating whether now’s the right time to list your home in Hingham, the South Shore, or Greater Boston—it might be worth a deeper conversation.

🏡 Thinking about selling in 2025? You may have more power in this market than you think.

Let’s talk strategy. Reach out to The Charles King Group—we’ll help you evaluate your options and decide if now is the right time to take the next step