05/02/2026
This is what many sellers don’t realize right now.
In March 2026, active residential listings in Ontario were approximately 49.2% above the 10 year average (source OREA and CREA market data). Buyers have more choice than they’ve had in years.
When buyers have more options, they take more time, compare more homes, and become more selective.
Homes are still selling. But how they sell has changed.
Buyers are comparing your home to other active listings in real time, not just past sales. That’s why pricing, presentation, and timing matter more.
Homes priced appropriately from the start often generate stronger early interest. Presentation also plays a key role, especially online, where most buyers begin their search.
Understanding your competition before listing can help position your home more effectively.
The right strategy doesn’t guarantee a specific result, but it can directly impact how your home performs when it hits the market.
That strategy comes down to how your home is priced, presented, and positioned against everything else available at the same time.
In a market like this, those decisions matter more than ever.
For many sellers, navigating all of this can feel overwhelming. Having a clear strategy in place can help simplify the process.
If you’re considering selling, I’d be happy to walk through what that could look like for your home.
Candi Ross | REALTOR® | eXp Realty Brokerage
Serving Georgian Bay & Grey-Bruce
📧 [email protected]
📞 705-221-7230