14/10/2026
Why are some Brisbane properties selling quickly, while others are sitting on the market for months?
With buyers becoming more selective and some properties spending far too long on the market, the way you sell your home has never been more important.
At Harcourts Local, we believe it’s not just about the price you put on a property, it’s about the strategy you put behind it.
The Harcourts auction statistics speak for themselves:
🔹 58% sold on auction day.
🔹 Average days on market: 34 days for auction vs 93 days for private treaty.
🔹 After 40 days on the market: 86% sold through the auction process vs 38% by private treaty.
When a property sits on the market for too long, it can lose momentum, buyer interest and ultimately negotiating power.
Doing the same thing and expecting a different result isn’t a strategy.
Auction isn’t necessarily right for every property, but having the right process, creating urgency and encouraging genuine buyer competition can make all the difference.
Thinking of selling?
Let’s have a chat about an approach to suit your situation.
Harcourts Local | Local knowledge. Smarter strategies. Better opportunities.
Tim Williams 0411 518433
