Q3 Market Update
October 20, 2022by Sarah Day
The average sales price of residential properties in Gallatin County is up 6% from this time last year, but down almost 21% from February 2022. The rise in mortgage interest rates has officially started impacting buyer activity. It’s best exemplified looking at the total number of closed sales and number of active listings - total number of closed sales through September is down 39% from last year, where as current active listings are up 77%.
Gallatin County Residential Sales
January 1 – September 30
(2021 v. 2022)
Average Sales Price: $814,593 v. $867,066
Percent of List Price Received: 100.4%
v. 97.9%
Average Days on Market: 24 v. 26
Total New Listings: 898 v. 728
Total Closed Sales: 823 v. 499
Current Active Listings: 331 v. 586
What should we expect to see as we head into the winter months? I
believe we will continue to see homes sit on the market longer. Average days on
market overall are holding steady from last year, but the median days on market
has increased more significantly from only 6 days last year to 14 days
currently.
What does this mean for sellers? It means that expectations should
be adjusted to the current market conditions. The home should be realistically
priced and have strong marketing. Sellers should also expect to negotiate more
on price, buyer credits and inspection items. It’s important to remember that
while the real estate market has shifted that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to
sell. If you’ve owned your home for more than a few years you likely have appreciation
to realize.
What
does this mean for buyers? The great news for buyers is that they have more
properties to choose from and possibly more time to make a decision. However,
interest rate increases have decreased buyer’s purchasing power overall. Many
buyers might have to look in a lower price point or wait to save more towards a
down payment. It is worth noting that buying down mortgage points can be an
option to help get the monthly payments down. If you or someone you know is
wanting to buy and interested in learning more, please reach out so I can
connect you with some great local lenders.