A national survey found 47% of prospective home sellers believed they could get asking price despite high mortgage rates and affordability pressures.
Seller confidence stayed firm even after the housing market cooled from pandemic-era frenzy, with low inventory and ongoing buyer demand supporting optimism.
The survey found 35% expected multiple offers, while 28% believed they could sell within 1 mo of listing.
Another 22% planned to list within 6 mo, often driven by downsizing, work-related moves, or a chance to capitalize on current home values.
Some prospective sellers still worried about their next purchase, citing limited inventory and higher borrowing costs as obstacles after selling.
An economist said balanced conditions still favored well-priced homes in desirable locations because many markets continued to have more buyers than available homes.
The guidance: use experienced real estate agents, price appropriately, and prepare the home well, since optimism alone did not gu
