Jun. 14, 2009 - How long does it take to sell a house

For the most timely data, I'm looking at the days on market of homes that are still pending and the median number of days from the time the homes was listed until it received an acceptable offer. If your home looks good and is priced right, it still isn't likely to sell in the first week...the odds are against that happening.  No impossible, but don't be dissapointed if it takes buyers awhile to look and decide.

Single Family Home in Redmond 98052 - 65 days.

Condo in Redmond 98052 - also 65 days.

Single Family Home in Kirkland 98033 - 45 days

Condo in Kirkland 98033 - 56 days

Single Family Home in Kirkland 98034 - 60 days

Condo in Kirkland 98034 - 49 days

Single Family Home in Bellevue 98007 and 98008 - 56 days

Condo in Bellevue 98007 and 98008 - 64 days

The papers are full of stories about the housing market woes, yet it seems people are still surprised when they don't get an offer the first week they go on market. Perhaps the above median timeframes will help people understand that buyers are really being careful, taking their time, and expecting a lot of value for their hard earned dollars.