10/17/2026
Myth: List high. You can always come down later.
Fact: You can, but the market keeps score. According to Realtor.com's September 2026 housing report, 20.8% of active listings carried a price cut, the highest share for any September since 2018. Active inventory is up 5.4% over last year, past 1.16 million homes. Buyers have choices, and they can see your price history.
An overpriced home does not quietly wait for the right buyer. It sits, it gets passed over, and then the price cut tells every buyer watching that the seller missed the mark. The homes that sell are the ones priced where the market actually is, from day one.
Before you guess at a list price, find out what your home is really worth. Message this page for a free home-value check, and we will run your numbers against what is actually selling.