In January 2026, average days on market stretched longer than during the pandemic years. With **6 months of inventory**, the market sits firmly in buyer’s market territory . A well-prepared, correctly priced home in a desirable neighbourhood can still sell in two to three weeks. An overpriced home or one in poor condition can sit for 60 days or more — and then require a price reduction anyway.

**The data supports this:** January’s sales-to-new-list ratio of 31.2% means buyers have abundant choice and aren’t feeling rushed . Preparation and pricing are the two factors you control. Homes generating no showings in the first two weeks need immediate adjustments — either price or presentation.

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