09/15/2026
🏡 FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2026
The Fairfax County market is changing, and we’re seeing a little more balance between buyers and sellers. If you're considering selling, pricing, preparation, and presentation are becoming increasingly important.
📊 AUGUST MARKET SNAPSHOT
🏠951 new listings came on the market
đź’° $752,250 median sold price
⏱️ 25 days average time on market
🔑 957 homes sold
📉 Median sold price was down approximately 0.4% from last year
🏷️ Homes sold for an average of 98.8% of their original list price
What does this mean for Fairfax County homeowners?
Buyers have more choices than they did in the ultra-competitive markets of the past few years, and they can afford to be more selective. That means proper pricing and preparing your home for the market can make a significant difference.
A home that is well prepared, beautifully presented, and priced correctly can still stand out and attract strong buyer interest.
As a longtime Northern Virginia real estate professional, I work with my sellers before the FOR SALE sign ever goes up—helping determine which improvements are worth making, what isn't worth spending money on, how to position the home, and how to price it for today's market.
🏡 Wondering what your Fairfax County home could sell for?
Send me a message. I’m happy to provide a personalized market analysis and talk through what I would recommend for your home—whether you're ready to sell now or simply planning ahead.
Jennifer Toothman | Long & Foster Real Estate
📍 Serving Herndon, Fairfax County & Northern Virginia
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