Current Trends in Home Sales and Market Analysis

Curious about what makes a buyer's offer stand out or how a seller can choose the right one? Pat Corle, 2025 president of Dayton REALTORS®, shares expert strategies on crafting and evaluating offers for a successful home purchase. We also welcome Jeffrey Fagan, REALTOR® and regional vice president at Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville, Florida, who explains the appraisal process and why they are so important, what sellers can do to hit the highest appraisal price, and the benefits of pre-listing appraisals. Then, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey joins the conversation to weigh in on whether black countertops or wood floors in your kitchen are still trending or if they’ve gone out of style. Finally, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, shares the latest trends from the Existing-Home Sales Report.