Northeast Florida homebuyers are finally getting the upper hand, and sellers are feeling the squeeze.
The median days on market jumped from 42 to 71 in the past six months, according to the Jacksonville Association of Realtors.
Because listings are lingering, buyers are demanding price cuts, home inspection concessions, and even closing‑cost assistance. Not what we expected. And the trend isn’t limited to Jacksonville; St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach saw similar delays. I watched a dozen open houses last week and saw three owners lower their asking price by at least 3%. The market slowdown — which some attribute to rising mortgage rates — gave buyers leverage they hadn’t had in years. That was impressive.
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Sellers who refuse to negotiate risk their homes sitting on the market for months,” said Maria Gonzales, senior analyst at the Northeast Florida Real Estate Council.
We found that homes priced above the median by more than 5% stayed listed 30% longer, according to the latest MLS data. But buyers who acted quickly and included escalation clauses closed deals 15% faster. The data suggests patience now rewards buyers, not sellers.
Key takeaway
- Median days on market rose to 71 days.
- Buyers are securing 2‑3% price reductions.
- Homes over 5% above median price linger 30% longer.
- Escalation clauses cut closing time by 15%.
Because the market is shifting, I recommend monitoring local MLS updates daily NAR statistics and staying flexible on offer terms. Yet many sellers still cling to original prices, hoping for a buyer frenzy that isn’t coming. In my experience, the smartest move is to walk away from a stubborn listing and keep hunting.
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