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Days on Market by City: What DOM Data Tells You About Negotiating Power in 2026

Understand how days on market affects negotiating power in different cities. Get actionable insights from market data.

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Key takeaways

Days on market is a key indicator of negotiating power in real estate. By analyzing DOM data by city, you can gain insights into the current market and make informed decisions.

  • Understanding days on market is crucial for making informed decisions in real estate.
  • Analyzing DOM data by city helps identify negotiating power in different markets.
  • Use market trends to negotiate better prices and terms.

The days on market is a key indicator of negotiating power in real estate. By analyzing this data by city, you can gain insights into the current market and make informed decisions.

In 2025, the median days on market for homes in major cities varied significantly. For example, in San Francisco, it took an average of 42 days to sell a property, while in Detroit, it took 145 days.

This data is crucial for making informed decisions when buying or selling a property. By analyzing DOM data by city, you can identify negotiating power in different markets and make strategic decisions accordingly.

For instance, in Los Angeles, a property that was on the market for 30 days or less had a better chance of selling quickly. This is because buyers were more likely to make an offer on such properties.

In contrast, in Chicago, properties that took longer than 60 days to sell may have been overpriced or located in a low-demand area.

Frequently asked questions

What does days on market indicate about negotiating power?

Days on market shows the time it takes for a property to sell, indicating negotiating power in different markets.

How can I use DOM data to negotiate better?

Use market trends and analysis of days on market by city to negotiate better prices and terms.

Sources & citations

  1. Federal Reserve Economic Data
  2. Redfin Real-Time Market Data

About the data in this article

Figures quoted above are point-in-time as of . Our underlying series come from Zillow (home values, rents, inventory — monthly, current through July 2026), Redfin (sales history — the public market trackers stopped publishing in June 2026, so May 2026 is the last available period and it will not refresh), the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the National Center for Education Statistics, and Federal Reserve Economic Data for mortgage rates. For current numbers on a specific market, use the market pages rather than this article. What each series measures · Methodology

About the author

Marc Henderson

Founder & Data Editor, Properties Incorporated

Marc Henderson is a U.S. Navy veteran and long-time operator of data-driven web platforms. Properties Incorporated is an aggregator with editorial judgment: every market classification follows a single published rule set, applied identically to every city and ZIP code in the database, and every figure is published with its source and period. Articles are reviewed against that rule set before publication.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or real estate advice. Housing markets are dynamic; consult a licensed real estate agent or financial advisor before making any purchase, sale, or investment decision based on this content.

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