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Broker's Post
Price Band Breakdown
| Price range | Active | Pending | Avg. DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 20 | 3 | 123 |
| $150K – $200K | 22 | 5 | 84 |
| $200K – $300K | 53 | 19 | 68 |
| $300K – $400K | 24 | 0 | 93 |
| $400K+ | 17 | 0 | 91 |
Supply Gauge
Inventory Climbing
136 active listings. 5.0 months of supply. The market is balanced, but the trend line favors buyers. With 11 new listings entering this week against only 2 closings, inventory is building faster than it's absorbing. The direction still favors buyers.
Selective but Active
The $200K–$300K range has 19 pending against 53 active — that's where buyers are moving. Entry-level under $150K has only 3 pending against 20 active and a 123-day average. Buyers are present. They are not in a hurry, and condition and pricing are eliminating options faster than price alone.
Negotiation Still Present
List-to-sale ratio is 93.55%. Homes are closing near ask — but that number reflects the listings that closed. Properties sitting at 75-plus days are the ones that did not price correctly on day one. The $300K–$400K and $400K+ segments both carry zero pending sales. The gap between priced-right and overpriced is widening.
The data published in the Broker's Post is sourced from HAR MLS aggregate reporting and publicly available market records. Bay City Property Group utilizes this information to actively manage its portfolio of investment properties within Bay City and Matagorda County, currently valued in excess of $3,000,000. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or investment advice. Bay City Property Group makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information presented. Readers are encouraged to independently verify all data and consult a licensed professional before making any real estate decision. Bay City Property Group assumes no liability for decisions made in reliance on this information.
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Price It Right on Day One — Or Pay for It Later
In a market where homes are averaging 75 days on market and closing at 93.55% of asking price, the data is clear: overpriced listings are not just sitting — they're costing sellers money. Every week a home stays on the market, buyer perception shifts. What starts as "new listing" becomes "what's wrong with it?" within 30 days.
The sweet spot right now is the $200K–$300K range — 19 of the market's 28 total pending sales live there. That's not a coincidence. Those are the homes priced where demand actually exists.
The takeaway: Sellers who price accurately from day one are closing faster, negotiating less, and walking away with more. Sellers who chase the market down are spending more time, more carrying costs, and ultimately accepting lower offers anyway.
Price with the market. Not against it.
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136 active listings. 75 days on market. The market is balanced — but the clock is ticking for sellers.
The Bay City market continues to hold its ground, but the numbers reveal a market in transition. Homes are closing at 93.55% of asking price — a sign that well-priced listings are still moving. But the pipeline is the story: 11 new listings entered the market this week against just 2 closings and 9 pending sales. When supply consistently outpaces absorption, inventory builds — and at 5.0 months, we're sitting squarely at the edge of a buyer's market.
The $200K–$300K range remains the engine of Bay City demand — 53 active listings, 19 pending, and an average of 68 days on market. That's where buyers are acting and deals are happening. Above $300K, the market slows considerably. The $300K–$400K segment carries 24 active listings with zero pending sales, averaging 93 days on market. The $400K+ band mirrors the same pattern — 17 active, zero pending, 91 days on market. That's not just a pricing challenge — that's a market signal that buyers at those price points have more options and more patience.
For sellers, the equation is straightforward: accurate pricing today means fewer days on market, less negotiation, and a cleaner closing. Every week a home sits, the leverage shifts. Buyers in this market have inventory, time, and data on their side. The sellers who recognize that early — and price accordingly — are the ones walking away with the best results.