The latest pace gives me a straightforward way to think about timing.
When you are planning a move in Raytown, MO, timing matters because the market is not drifting in one direction without context. My read is simple last month the market type sat in seller's market territory, with 2.25 months of inventory and a typical sale at 97.7% of asking.
A market with 2.25 months of inventory does not give either side much room to guess. It tells me sellers still have leverage, but buyers who move cleanly can still make a serious run at a home without waiting around.
Last month, homes in Raytown, MO sold at 97.7% of asking on average. That matters because it keeps pricing pressure real on both sides, and it makes clean execution more important than trying to outwait the market.
I would get prepped early, stay close to the asking price range that matches recent closings, and make sure every step is ready before a property hits the market or comes up for offer.
