A home can still sell, but the sellers with the best outcome are the ones who enter the market ready, not tentative.
If you are wondering whether this is a good time to sell and move, I would say it can be - if your next step is planned before your listing goes live. In a market where homes can take time to close, the sellers who stay in control are the ones who line up pricing, timing, and backup options early.
A typical sale in Far Rockaway, NY took 247 days last month, and supply stood at 8.6 months. Recent offers were landing about 96% of asking, while the typical sold price was $566,500. Those numbers tell me a move is possible, but it should be handled with a full plan rather than a rushed listing.
Here is why that matters. When the market gives buyers time and choice, sellers who also need to buy again cannot afford loose planning on the front end. In Far Rockaway, NY, the typical asking price was $649,000 recently, yet the typical closed price came in lower, so I would go into this process expecting negotiation and building enough room in the plan for it.
Get clear on the minimum number that makes your move work before you set an asking price. Decide now how much repair work or cleanup you are willing to take on so there is no hesitation later. Build a timeline for listing, showing activity, and your next housing step before the first buyer walks through the door.
