05/04/2026
Just sat in on a class hosted by the National Association of Realtors, and one of the biggest topics? Potentially removing “Days on Market” from the MLS.
If you’re not familiar, Days on Market (DOM) shows how long a home has been listed for sale—and whether it’s been sitting… or moving fast.
So why would they consider removing it?
The idea is that DOM can create bias. Buyers may assume something is “wrong” with a home if it’s been on the market too long, even when there are perfectly valid reasons—like pricing strategy shifts, seller circumstances, or even market timing. On the flip side, a low DOM can create pressure and urgency that pushes buyers to rush decisions.
Removing it could help buyers focus more on the home itself rather than a number that doesn’t always tell the full story.
BUT… there’s another side to this.
DOM also provides transparency. It helps buyers (and agents) gauge demand, negotiate better, and understand market trends. Without it, some argue that buyers lose a valuable piece of insight when making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
So the big question becomes:�Would removing Days on Market level the playing field… or take away important transparency?
What do you think—should DOM stay, or go?
Beth Wrenn, REALTOR®
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Wrenn Realty
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