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Is Miami Becoming a Buyer’s Market for Luxury Homes?

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Real Estate Agent with ONE Sotheby's International Realty

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Things have been changing for the Miami real estate market since the beginning of 2016 and what was once one of the most successful seller’s markets in the area’s history is now becoming a luxury buyer’s market. Until recently, the prices on homes have been going steadily upward, and people were willing to pay those prices. The developers and other sellers were doing quite well. Now things are adjusting and it is starting to become a buyer’s market.

What Does This Mean?

In a buyer’s market, the prices of properties tend to come down based on market adjustments and because of a surplus in the properties. The people who are buying have far more choices available to them, which means they can find the unit that’s right for their needs, including their budget. This is naturally some good news for buyers who have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy and for those who are just now starting to look for properties.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you will be finding some “bottom of the barrel” prices. These are still luxury properties, so they are still going to command a fair amount of money. However, the average prices are going to be lower than they were over the past several years, and this could be the perfect opportunity to get a home that you’ve always wanted. In addition to buying a property in which you can live, you might also be thinking about a vacation home or a piece of property that you can use as an investment and rent out to others.

What Does It Mean for Sellers?

While this is a nice time to be a buyer, it might not feel quite as good if you are getting ready to sell your property. You may not be able to get as high of a price as you could have a couple of years ago. It’s the nature of real estate though. With the surplus of properties, the prices drop. You have a couple of choices. You could price the home so it is more in line with the other homes on the market that are comparable. On the other hand, if you have a luxury condo in Miami you truly believe is worth more than what you could get for it right now, you might want to hold onto it for a while until the market changes again.

How Long Will the Buyer’s Market Last?

One of the questions everyone’s asking is just how long the buyer’s market will last. The truth of the matter is that it will depend on several factors. It depends on the way the real estate market progresses and what the buying public is willing to pay. If the demand were suddenly to increase again, then the prices for the units would very likely start to rise again.
Those who are interested in buying a home will likely want to act as soon as they can so they can get a home for a great price.

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