Time on Market (Days on Market - DOM)Staged Homes Sell Faster:According to the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), staged homes spend 73% less time on the market compared to non-staged homes.thezebra.comblog.remax.caRESA data from a study of 1,080 homes showed that unstaged homes averaged 184 days on the market, while homes staged after listing sold in 41 days, and homes staged before listing sold in 23 days, a 90% reduction in DOM for pre-staged homes.robinrealtygroup.comNAR reports staged homes spend 33% to 50% less time on the market than non-staged homes.forbes.comA 2021 survey by First Impression Home Staging indicated staged homes sell 88% faster, with 90% of staged homes selling within 2 weeks.firstimpressionhomestaging.comNAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Staging noted that 27% of sellers’ agents reported staged homes spent less time on the market.bankrate.comNon-Staged Homes:Non-staged homes, particularly vacant ones, can linger significantly longer, with RESA reporting an average of 184 days for unstaged homes before staging.robinrealtygroup.comNon-staged homes may face prolonged listing periods due to buyers’ difficulty visualizing the space, leading to extended decision-making.kmmrealty.com2.

Brokers will need to become adept at highlighting other motivations for moving, such as life changes or specific property needs.Increased Competition: With fewer transactions, brokers may face increased competition for available listings and buyers.Educating Clients is Key: Brokers will play a vital role in educating both buyers and sellers about the current market dynamics, including affordability challenges, which are evidenced by the widespread use of mortgage-rate buydowns, with roughly 40% of new home sales featuring such incentives.What This Means for Real Estate Borrowers and Developers:Borrowers and developers will need to navigate a landscape with affordability constraints and potentially softer demand in certain sectors:More Cautious Development: Single-family starts and permits have declined 20% and 13% respectively since February 2025, and homebuilder sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since 2022.

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We handle everything from dynamic pricing and high-quality turnover to guest communication and marketing, ensuring consistent 5-star stays and strong ROI for owners.Beyond property management, I also assist with acquisitions, design, rehabs, and listing strategy, both for long-term and short-term investments.

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This dynamic is causing occupancy rates to normalize around a healthy, pre-pandemic level of approximately 55%.