The answer comes down to how the current pace fits your plan.
If you are wondering whether to wait, I would not make that call without looking at pace first. Last month, the typical sale took 48 days in Botetourt County, VA, which tells me waiting only makes sense if you are waiting for a better fit, not for the market to disappear.
Last month, a typical sale took 48 days in Botetourt County, VA, and homes still closed at 95.7% of asking. That combination tells me the market is still active enough to support serious decisions, but not so fast that there is no room to think.
I would use that to decide whether your move needs more preparation now or more patience later. In Botetourt County, VA, the better play is usually the one that respects both the timeline and the price structure.
Use 48 days as your timing checkpoint. Then compare the home or listing against the $394,500 closing figure. Finally, decide whether your next move benefits from speed or from a stronger setup.
