Seller leverage is real, but your launch still matters when homes are competing for immediate attention.
If your main question is whether this is a workable time to list, I would say yes, provided you are ready to launch correctly. Hobart, IN is still giving sellers favorable conditions, but the homes that win attention fastest are usually the ones that hit the market prepared, priced well, and easy to show.
Last month, Hobart, IN had 68 active listings and 31 sales, with a seller's market overall and supply at 1.79 months. A typical asking price for active homes was $289,950, while the typical closed price was $238,000. That tells me there is opportunity, but also real competition among available homes.
Sellers sometimes hear "seller's market" and assume timing no longer matters. I disagree. When buyers are moving through choices quickly, your first impression does more of the work. A typical sale timeline of 30 days and offers averaging 98.8% of asking tell me you can still protect value, but only if your home enters the market in a strong position.
Handle repairs and show-ready details before you go live. Set your pricing and showing plan before the first photo is taken. Your first week on market matters most. Make it easy for buyers to say yes quickly and confidently.
