The real estate market in Athens, GA is changing. Houses are staying on the market longer than before. In August 2025, the median days on market in Athens-Clarke County was 81 days. FRED That is much more than in months past when many homes sold in just a few weeks.
Because houses are taking longer to sell, more sellers are open to making deals. Buyers now often ask for contingencies (longer due diligence period and closing cost assistance) or try to negotiate price. In Athens, many homes are now selling below their list price — the “sale-to-list ratio” is about 97.3%. Realtor That means on average, sellers are accepting offers about 2.7% under their original asking price. (Find out how much your home is worth?
Also, the average home value in Athens has gone up only a little — about 1.3% in the past year, putting the typical home value at around $333,998. Realtor With small price increases, and more homes on the market, buyers have more room to make offers with favorable terms.
So what does this mean for buyers and sellers? Sellers will need to price more realistically and be ready to accept contingencies. Buyers should still be ready with good offers, but now they have more power to push on price or ask for repairs. The balance is tipping somewhat toward buyers in our local market.
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