{"id":6106,"date":"2025-12-01T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/01\/how-to-find-the-best-deal-possible-on-a-home-right-now\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:30:00","slug":"how-to-find-the-best-deal-possible-on-a-home-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/01\/how-to-find-the-best-deal-possible-on-a-home-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

$\"How$ \n

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today\u2019s housing market<\/a>? Here\u2019s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic \u2013 and, more willing to negotiate. And that\u2019s where the savviest buyers are finding homes other buyers overlook.<\/p>\n

The Opportunity: 1 in 5 Homes Has Had a Price Cut This Year<\/strong><\/h4>\nAccording to Realtor.com<\/em>, about 1 in every 5<\/a> listings (20.2%) have dropped their asking price at least once. And while so many things in today\u2019s housing market vary by region, that number is consistent throughout the country. That tells you one thing\u2026<\/p>\n
No matter where you live, there\u2019s a chance to score a better deal. You just need to know where to look. And that\u2019s where your agent comes in.<\/p>\n
The Tactic: Target Homes That Have Been Sitting the Longest<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Your agent can help you identify which homes have been on the market the longest. Those are the ones where you\u2019re more likely to get a discount. That\u2019s because the seller may be getting frustrated their house hasn\u2019t sold yet, so they\u2019re more willing to play ball.<\/p>\n
And since a lot of buyers steer clear of homes that aren\u2019t selling, you may be the only offer<\/a> they get. So, you can lean in and push for a better deal. As Realtor.com<\/em> explains:<\/p>\n
\u201cLess competition means fewer bidding wars and more power to negotiate the extras that add up: closing cost credits, home warranties, even repair concessions . . . <\/em>these concessions can end up knocking thousands of dollars off the price of a home<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And they\u2019re not the only ones calling out the opportunity you have right now. Bankrate <\/em>also says:<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the quieter fall and winter months, when fewer prospective buyers are shopping, <\/em>home sellers may be more willing to lower their prices, or offer concessions, to attract those prospective buyers who are still looking.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And the proof is in the data. The National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR) shows<\/a> a clear pattern: the longer a home stays on the market, the lower it tends to sell for compared to the original asking price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>So, if you\u2019re serious about getting as much as you can for your money, focusing on these listings could be your best strategy yet.<\/p>\n
Even a Small Discount Can Go a Long Way<\/strong><\/h4>\n
And while paying 94% of the original asking price may not sound like much of a deal, the savings add up. That\u2019s roughly $24,000 in savings on the median priced home <\/strong>(see chart below<\/em>):<\/p>\n
Zillow <\/em>sums it up best:<\/p>\n
\u201c<\/em>If you\u2019re a buyer who is hoping to strike a deal, look for homes that have been on the market for a while<\/em><\/strong> and that may already have lowered prices to entice buyers. You may find a motivated seller who is more willing to negotiate.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
If you want to find the best deal possible on a home right now, start by looking where others aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n
With 1 in 5 sellers cutting prices<\/strong> and many growing more flexible by the week, the homes that have been sitting a little longer could be your best opportunity to save.<\/p>\n
Talk to a local agent about where to find them in your area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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