A simple way to judge if the number is truly strong
You are deciding whether to accept an offer or counter, and the real question is how close it is to what buyers have been paying. In Allen, TX, I measure that against the typical percentage of asking price buyers paid and the typical time it took to get to the finish line.
In January 2026, offers landed about 96.6% of asking in Allen, TX. In that same month, a typical sale took 73 days, and supply was 2.77 months. The practical impact is that a full-price offer is not the only definition of a strong offer, and an offer below asking is not automatically weak. Some metrics were not reported for this period, so I cannot describe how often sellers gave concessions I can still use January 2026 to set a rational benchmark for counters in Allen, TX. Compare every offer to the January 2026 benchmark of 96.6% of asking before you counter, so your move is grounded in what buyers have been paying. Protect your timeline by negotiating terms with the typical 73-day sale pace in mind from January 2026. If you counter, keep it tight and specific so you do not lose a serious buyer over avoidable friction.
About Mercy Le Fevre
Mercy Le Fevre is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with eXp Realty, specializing in the Allen market. With a focus on strategic marketing and deep local knowledge, Mercy Le Fevre provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex real estate transactions. View full profile →
