10/03/2026
📉 THE VALUE GAP IS CREATING OPPORTUNITY.
Over the last month, we’ve seen a noticeable shift between seller expectations and where buyers are assigning value — and that gap is creating significant negotiating power in today’s market.
Homes that may have commanded stronger pricing and cleaner terms in a more competitive market are now facing longer market times, price adjustments, and buyers who are simply less willing to stretch.
For buyers, that can mean opportunity beyond just the purchase price:
• Negotiating below asking
• Seller-paid closing costs
• Interest-rate buydowns
• Inspection and repair negotiations
• More favorable timelines and contingencies
This doesn’t mean every home is a “deal.” Well-positioned properties can still attract strong interest.
But when a property has been sitting, has already reduced its price, or the seller has a strong motivation to move — the conversation changes.