08/21/2026
đĄ THE MARKET HAS SHIFTED AND YOUR STRATEGY NEEDS TO SHIFT WITH IT.
Take a look at these two snapshots of the Kissimmee real estate market â August 2024 vs. August 2026. đ
Two years ago:
đ Median List Price: $413,450
âąď¸ Median Days on Market: 76 days
đ Active Listings: 2,694
Today:
đ Median List Price: $380,000
âąď¸ Median Days on Market: 101 days
đ Active Listings: 2,847
What does this tell us?
The market hasnât stopped â it has changed. And whether youâre selling or buying, understanding that change is extremely important.
đ SELLERS: PRICING CORRECTLY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
A couple of years ago, sellers had more room to test the market with an aggressive asking price. Today, buyers have more choices, homes are taking longer to sell, and overpriced properties can quickly lose momentum.
One of the biggest mistakes a seller can make in todayâs market is pricing based on what a neighbor sold for two years ago, what they âneedâ to walk away with, or simply adding extra money to the price âto leave room for negotiation.â
The market determines value â not our expectations.
The first few weeks your home is listed are extremely important. Thatâs when your property is fresh, buyers are paying attention, and you have your best opportunity to generate activity.
Price too high and you may end up sitting on the market, making multiple price reductions, and eventually negotiating from a weaker position.
The goal isnât simply to LIST your home.
đ The goal is to SELL IT â at the best price and terms the CURRENT market will support.
đ° BUYERS: THIS MARKET MAY BE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU
If youâve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the âperfectâ time to buy, donât overlook what todayâs market can offer.
Longer market times can create negotiating opportunities that werenât as common when homes were selling quickly.
Depending on the property and sellerâs situation, buyers may have an opportunity to negotiate:
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Purchase price
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Seller-paid closing costs
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Repairs or credits
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Interest-rate buy-down assistance
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Home warranties
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Closing dates and other favorable terms
But thereâs an important distinction:
More negotiating power doesnât mean every seller is desperate or every home is overpriced.
Well-priced, desirable homes can still attract strong interest. The key is identifying where the opportunity actually exists and putting together an offer that makes sense based on the property, comparable sales, market time and the sellerâs circumstances.
đ BOTTOM LINE
Todayâs market isnât necessarily a âbad market.â
Itâs a different market.
For sellers, success requires accurate pricing, proper preparation, strong marketing and realistic expectations.
For buyers, success means recognizing where you have leverage and knowing how and when to negotiate.
The strategy that worked two years ago may not be the strategy that works today.
Whether youâre thinking about selling, buying, or simply want to know what your home could realistically sell for in todayâs market, letâs have a conversation.
đ˛ Ryan Diaz, LLC | REALTORÂŽ
LPT REALTY
đ (407) 361-7454
đ§ [email protected]
âThere for you every step of the way.â