January 2022 Days on Market & Median Price Report - Reno/Sparks
Demand for housing in the Reno/Sparks region remains strong, which is keeping upward pressure on home prices, while market times remain fast. Here’s the latest market information from the experts at Dickson Realty.
When discussing median price, median means “in the middle”, so half of homes sold for more and half sold for less. According to the Reno-Sparks Association of REALTORS, the median price increased by 2% to $545,000 over the last month, setting a new record for median price in our region. Looking at year-over-year, median price is up by 21%. We expect it to continue trending up in the coming months, but likely at a slower pace than it was in early 2021. As of January 24th, the median price for sales in the month of January is $570,000, but activity in the final days of the month may change this number up or down somewhat.
On average, homes are going into contract in about 15 days from the time they are listed for sale. Average Days on Market is the time from original listing until closed sale, including the time in escrow. In December, Average Days on Market increased by 13% to 70 days. These are some of the lowest Days on Market times we have seen since 2004, so it is quite remarkable. Last year at this time, the Days on Market was 72 days. So far through January 24th, the average days on market for January is at 69 days. The fast market represents a challenge for buyers, but should not deter anyone looking to purchase a home. As more homes come on the market, we expect the average days on market to continue to climb in the future.
If you are in the buying market, be sure to have your loan pre-approval completed before starting your search. Dickson Realty agents also have access to iBuyer and Bridge Buyer programs that allow you to sell and remain in your current home throughout the process of buying a new home. Reach out today to learn more information about the Dickson Offer Optimizer.
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