THE MARKET WHERE YOU MOVE, REAL ESTATE BUYING ADVICE As we see some market recovery, the scales become a little more balanced between buyers and sellers. However, if you're a buyer moving out of the area, local conditions here aren't relevant. You need to investigate whether it's still a strong buyer’s market in the area where you are relocating. If long listing times and price reductions are prevalent, then you have the luxury of exercising some of the following options when you search and eventually make an offer. First of all, you needn't jump at the first suitable home (2 comments)