With prices softening in 2026 and more Fed rate hikes projected, we explain why listing now could bring a stronger price than waiting until February or March.
A lot of Greater Sacramento homeowners are planning to hold off and list in February or March. Given where the market is heading right now, that timing may not be ideal.
Home prices are finally softening. Values jumped back around 2021 and held steady for a good while after that, but over the course of 2026 they’ve started to soften. It isn’t happening in every area, so if you want to know exactly where your own home stands, the best move is to ask.
Projected rate hikes squeeze buyer budgets. On top of softening prices, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates. If the Fed raises interest rates, the buyers shopping for your home in February and March will feel downward pressure on what they can afford. Buyers can afford more today, which means you could get a higher price now than you might in the spring. If a spring listing has been your plan, it might be wise to sell sooner rather than later.
Know your home’s value first. Before you decide anything, find out what your home is realistically worth in today’s market. We’ll sit down for an honest conversation and tell you exactly what we think it would sell for. If selling makes sense, great, and if it doesn’t, that’s totally fine too.
Our marketing investment keeps us honest. The typical agent spends around $500 marketing a property, so if the house doesn’t sell, they’re out that $500, and it isn’t a huge loss for them. We spend thousands of dollars marketing your property, which is why our homes sell faster and for more money on average. It also means we can’t afford to lie to you about price. Our goal is to earn your business, not lock you into a contract and mislead you along the way.
If you’re thinking about selling, reach out to our team now, because your home’s value is sliding and time is not your friend. Book an appointment at made4morerealty.com, call us at (855) 935-6673, or email [email protected], and we’ll tell you what your home would realistically sell for today. We’re happy to give you a straight answer before you lock in your timing.
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