Is 2026 a good year to sell a home?

Yes, 2026 can still be a good year to sell a home, but the best timing depends on your local market conditions and personal goals. Interest rates, inventory, and demand vary by area, so check with a local agent for current data. If you’re not in a rush and can wait for stronger market conditions or higher prices, that’s fine but selling in 2026 can still be beneficial, especially if demand remains solid where you live.

Market forecasts for 2026 show a "rebalancing." Mortgage rates have stabilized in the low 6% range, which is luring buyers back. While price growth is modest (around 2-3%), inventory is still lower than pre-pandemic levels. You likely won't see the 2021 bidding wars, but you’ll have a serious pool of qualified buyers who have been waiting for this exact moment.

Inventory is still limited in many market so selling is overall a good idea in 2026. But food for thought, remember, when you sell high, 95% of the time you also buy "high" when it comes to primary residences. Just as when you sell low, you typically purchase low. Primary residences just move cash up and down; the true reward is only when you retire and move somewhere at 1/4 the cost. Until then, money just changes hands; up or down. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA

There’s no universal “perfect year” — it depends more on your local market and your personal goals. If you plan to move within five years and there’s no pressure, you’re in a strong position because you have flexibility. The key factors to watch: • Local inventory levels • Interest rates • Buyer demand in your price range • Your home equity position In many markets, well-priced homes still sell quickly when inventory is limited. Timing within the year (spring vs. winter) often matters more than the specific calendar year. If you’d like, I can look at trends in Topeka specifically and help you decide whether selling sooner or later might maximize your return.

There’s no universal “best year” to sell — it depends more on your personal timing and local market conditions than the calendar year. That said, here’s how to think about 2026 strategically: 🔹 What typically makes a year good for sellers? • Low housing inventory • Stable or declining interest rates • Strong job market • High buyer demand in your price range If those conditions exist, sellers tend to benefit. 🔹 The bigger question isn’t “Is 2026 good?” It’s: • Where will prices likely be in your area? • Where will interest rates be? • What will your competition look like? • What will your next move cost you? Because remember — if you sell high, you may also be buying high. 🔹 Since you have a 5-year window and no pressure: That’s a luxury. It means you can: ✔ Watch inventory trends ✔ Monitor rate movement ✔ Prepare the home early ✔ Choose timing based on advantage, not urgency Often, the most profitable sellers aren’t the ones who time the “perfect year” — they’re the ones who list when: • Inventory is low • Their home shows best • Buyer demand is strong in their specific segment There’s no universally ‘best’ year to sell. Market conditions, inventory levels, and interest rates matter more than the calendar. If you’re not in a rush, watch trends and plan to sell when buyer demand and low competition align.

Check with your local Realtor. Markets typically shift between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market, and conditions can change quickly. A local expert can help you understand pricing trends, competition, and the right timing for your move.

Hi Cheryl. Trying to time the market is never a good idea. Some markets have begun to shift and prices are stabilizing or beginning to decrease. Which means if the Topeka market is doing this you may have already missed your prime market. Sell when you are ready to sell. That is the best time. Stay up to date with what your market is doing with your trusted local real estate agent.

Yes, 2026 can be a good year to sell, but it depends on your goals and your local market. Since you have up to 5 years and no pressure, you’re in a great position to sell when conditions are most favorable. The biggest factors to watch are home values, buyer demand, interest rates, and how much competition is on the market in your price range. If you want to benefit the most, it’s smart to get an updated value and market review so you can decide whether selling this year or waiting makes the most financial sense.