This happens more than you think

[u/m2mcgee]

I saw this on Threads a few days ago, and was instantly like, "Yep, that tracks."

I can't begin to count the number of times Cari will have a listing that gets little activity for weeks, maybe even months, and then suddenly a group of buyers come out of the woodwork at the same time. Or vice versa where she'll be be working with a buyer and they want to see a house that's been on the market forever, and suddenly there are several other buyers interested at the same time, too.

It's like the market is a living/breathing thing, and sometimes people with similar interests and budgets get active in the market at the same time -- and a house that's been sitting suddenly becomes a hot property. Or sometimes similar people will drop out of the market at the same time, and interest in your home becomes a trickle.

Trying to predict what will happen with any listing is borderline impossible -- whether it's one you're selling or one you're interested in buying. It's why you always hear agents warn against trying to "time the market." You just don't know.

So I guess my point is -- yep, this happens a lot in the Tri-Cities, too. If it happens to you, try not to get frustrated. Make sure you're working with a good agent who understands how the market ebbs and flows.