April 2025 Housing Market Update: What April Taught Us About Buyer Urgency with Inventory Rises | Rethink Real Estate S4E31

Ben Brady breaks down the latest auction results and market shifts across the U.S. Discover how Harcourts Auctions navigated an evolving landscape in April, with standout wins like a $16M pre-auction sale in Rancho Mirage and a $6.7M record-breaking result in Fort Lauderdale — both in some of the toughest markets right now.Ben covers key insights into inventory trends, buyer behavior under $2M versus luxury price points, and why auction is proving to be a critical strategy for real estate agents battling high days on market. Learn why traditional price reductions often aren’t enough — and how the auction process is giving sellers and agents the clarity they need to move forward.If you want a front-row view of what’s happening nationally across Florida, California, Colorado, and beyond, plus how to use auctions as a strategic listing tool, this is your recap.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] - Harcourts Auctions April Summary: Listings, Wins, and Challenges[00:01:37] - Key Price Points Moving (and Stalling) in Today's Market[00:02:18] - $6.7M Fort Lauderdale Case Study: From 274 Days to Sold[00:03:39] - $16M Rancho Mirage Sale: Finding the Right Buyer Through Auction[00:06:06] - Why Waiting Isn’t a Strategy: Using Auction to Drive Answers🔗 Related Resources:For more info on Harcourts Auctions, our non-distressed auction platform, visit:www.harcourtsauctions.comConnect with Ben Brady and the Harcourts Auctions team:Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenbradyharcourtsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brady-0b223517Instagram: www.instagram.com/harcourtsauctionsFacebook: www.facebook.com/HarcourtsAuctions🎧 Subscribe and follow the show on your favorite platform. Drop a comment with your thoughts — we’d love to hear how you follow up with your leads!🎧 Enjoyed this episode?✅ Like the video✅ Leave a comment✅ Subscribe for weekly strategies on auctions, listings, and growing your real estate business.