Suzanne Rodriguez - Realtor

06/17/2026

✨H o w ‘ s T h e M a r k e t ?✨

If you’re thinking about selling in Bakersfield, CA.. here are some insights from the latest market data:

☑️ Buyer Activity Is Surging
Properties going under contract jumped almost 18% month-over-month and 14.5% year-over-year, showing buyers are actively making offers despite higher inventory.

☑️ Homes Are Selling Close to Asking Price
Sellers are still receiving an average of 98% of their original list price, indicating strong negotiating power and serious buyers.

☑️ Prices Are Holding Steady
While average prices have remained relatively flat, the median sold price increased 1% from last month and continues to show an appreciating trend over the last six months.

☑️ Demand Remains Strong Despite More Listings
The number of homes is up 7% year-over-year, giving buyers more choices, yet absorption rates and pending sales indicate homes are still being absorbed quickly by the market.

📊 Bottom Line: More competition is entering the market, but buyer demand is keeping pace. Well-priced, well-presented homes continue to attract strong interest and sell at favorable terms.

Who do you know that needs help buying or selling in this market? Tell them to give me a call 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Suzanne Rodriguez
Watson Realty
📲 661-428-2364
📧 [email protected]

06/17/2026

✨5 things Bakersfield sellers should know about this real estate market✨

If you’re thinking about selling, here are the Top 5 insights from the latest market data:

☑️ 1. It’s STILL a Seller’s Market
With just 2.4 months of inventory, Bakersfield remains firmly in seller territory. Anything under 3 months means demand is still outpacing supply.

☑️ 2. Buyer Activity Is Surging
Properties going under contract jumped 17.6% month-over-month and 14.5% year-over-year, showing buyers are actively making offers despite higher inventory.

☑️ 3. Homes Are Selling Close to Asking Price
Sellers are still receiving an average of 98% of their original list price, indicating strong negotiating power and serious buyers.

☑️ 4. Prices Are Holding Steady
While average prices have remained relatively flat, the median sold price increased 1% from last month and continues to show an appreciating trend over the last six months.

☑️ 5. Demand Remains Strong Despite More Listings
Inventory is up 7% year-over-year, giving buyers more choices, yet absorption rates and pending sales indicate homes are still being absorbed quickly by the market.

📊 Bottom Line: More competition is entering the market, but buyer demand is keeping pace. Well-priced, well-presented homes continue to attract strong interest and sell at favorable terms.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

✨p r i c e . r e d u c e d✨

Now 💲469,000

📍12730 Marradi Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93212

▫️4 bed | 2 bath 🏡
▫️1,652 sq ft. 📐
▫️Pool 🏊‍♀️
▫️Paid Solar ☀️

📲DM or text to schedule your private showing!

Suzanne Rodriguez
Watson Realty
📞661-428-2364
📧[email protected]

06/16/2026

06/01/2026

‼️PRICE REDUCED‼️ Now $457,000

05/29/2026

OPEN HOUSE 🤎 Sat. 5/30 & Sun. 5/31 ✨12-3pm

05/28/2026

✨j u s t . l i s t e d✨ in Gossamer Grove!

Newly built in 2025 with PAID SOLAR, this stunning 2-story home just off 7th Standard Rd. & Calloway Dr. offers thoughtfully designed living space with modern finishes.

📍8916 Savona Ln.
Shafter, CA 93263

▫️3 bed 🛏️ 2.5 baths 🛁
▫️1,967 sq ft 📐
▫️Loft space ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living area ✏️
▫️Paid Solar ☀️
▫️Community amenities including playgrounds, dog parks, walking trails, pickleball and basketball courts, and a baseball field. 🤾‍♂️

📲 DM for details or to schedule your private showing!

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Suzanne Rodriguez
Watson Realty
📞661-428-2364
📧[email protected]