More Sellers Than Buyers? What It Means for Today’s Housing Market
- Neil Caron
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
June 2, 2025 | Market Trends, Real Estate | Presented by ReadySetLoan
The balance of power in the housing market is tipping—and for the first time in years, buyers may finally have the upper hand.
According to a new Redfin report, the number of U.S. homes for sale now outpaces active buyers by the widest margin in over a decade. With sellers outnumbering buyers by 34%, 2025 is shaping up to be a buyer-friendlier market—but that doesn’t mean the journey to homeownership is easy.
Let’s break down what this shift really means for both buyers and sellers—and how ReadySetLoan can guide you through it.
🐷 RSL Piggy Points: What You Need to Know
Sellers Are Surging: As of April 2025, there are 1.9 million homes on the market and only 1.5 million buyers—creating a significant surplus of listings.
Prices Are Softening: Home prices are expected to dip about 1% by the end of the year, according to Redfin forecasts.
Market by Metro:
Buyer-heavy markets: Miami is the most imbalanced, with nearly 3 sellers for every buyer.
Seller-strong markets: Newark, NJ still favors sellers.
Balanced zones: St. Louis leads as the most even market.
Condo Glut: The condo market is seeing an 83% seller surplus, while single-family homes sit at 28% more sellers than buyers.
Bargain Power is Back: In this environment, buyers are negotiating more aggressively—and winning concessions.
🎙️ Neil’s Take
"Buyers finally have room to breathe again. We’re seeing sellers who were once inflexible now willing to offer closing cost credits, rate buydowns, or even reduce list prices. It’s a promising turn for house hunters—especially first-time buyers who’ve been waiting on the sidelines."— Neil Caron, Area Sales Manager, CMG Mortgage
RSL Perspective
While the market shift gives buyers more leverage, affordability is still an issue. Mortgage rates remain elevated, and many would-be homeowners are cautious. That’s where ReadySetLoan steps in. As your educational partner and trusted guide, we help you navigate this evolving landscape—empowering you to act when opportunity knocks.
If you’re selling, this is a moment to be smart. Pricing strategically and offering buyer-friendly terms could mean the difference between a stale listing and a signed contract.
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