Why 81% of Home Sellers Are Optimistic in Today's Market

Home sellers are surprisingly confident in today's unpredictable market. A new Realtor.com survey shows that 81% expect to get their asking price—or more—even with high rates and economic uncertainty. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke explores what's behind this optimism, from the ongoing housing shortage to spring selling momentum. Learn how regional trends, seller strategies, and buyer behavior are shaping the 2025 housing market — and what it all means for real estate investors. 🎉 Bonus: Download your free PDF — Top 5 Cities to Invest In — to celebrate our 1500th episode! Topics Discussed:  00:00 Sellers are Optimistic? 00:30 Visit Realwealth.com/1500 for a Free PDF 00:45 Realtor.com Survey 01:45 Sellers Market 02:10 Sell Through Rate and Concessions 02:28 Why are Home Owners Selling? 03:11 Regional Variations LINKS Download Your Free Top 5 Cities to Invest in 2025 PDF! https://www.realwealth.com/1500 JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/REN Source: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/best-time-to-sell-asking-price-survey/