A tighter market rewards better filtering more than bigger touring schedules.
If the search in Richmond, VA feels noisy and scattered, the better move is not seeing more homes. It is seeing the right ones. Over the previous 30 days, supply stood at 1.67 months and a typical sale took 23 days, so a loose search can burn time faster than it creates options.
A typical closed price last month was $390,000, while the typical asking price for active homes was $365,000. That tells me the market still has a range of opportunities, but the useful homes are the ones that fit your budget, condition tolerance, and timeline at the same time. For buyers, this is a selection problem before it becomes a negotiation problem. In Richmond, VA, touring ten homes you would never actually buy is not market education. It is avoidance. The clearer your filter, the faster your confidence grows. Cut your saved search criteria down to essentials. Rank each home before you tour it so you know why it made the list. Review what you learned after every showing. I would rather see fewer homes with intention than spend weeks chasing options that never had a chance.
About Scott Fogleman
Scott Fogleman is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with New Home Team, specializing in the Richmond market. With a focus on strategic marketing and deep local knowledge, Scott Fogleman provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex real estate transactions. View full profile →
