Thursday, January 23, 2014
by Mako Britz
Abbotsford 13% Absorption Rate (good for Buyers)
Mission 10% Absorption Rate (good for Buyers)
Langley 23% Absorption Rate (good for Sellers)
Absorption Rates Explained
If we have 100 homes on the market and we consume (sell) 18-22 (18%-22%) of these homes per month that is a balanced market, fair for buyers and fair for sellers.
If we sell under 18% it becomes a Buyers market with a lot of inventory for buyers to choose from. Sellers will have to make some price adjustments or do some minor updates such as increase curb appeal to attract a buyer.
If we sell over 22% it becomes a Sellers market. Buyers will find themselves in multiple offer situations and potentially loose out on the house the are bidding on.
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