Tuesday, March 24, 2026 / by Lauren Kerschen
Why DFW Sellers are Panicking (and How to Still Win)
The North Texas real estate landscape is shifting beneath our feet. For years, the Dallas-Fort Worth market felt like a sprint where sellers held the starter pistol. But lately, that sprint has turned into a marathon, and for many sellers, the finish line keeps moving further away.
If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs linger in your neighborhood, you aren't imagining things. Inventory is growing across the DFW metroplex, and with that growth comes a new reality that many homeowners aren't prepared for: The return of buyer leverage.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Days on Market are Climbing
Not long ago, a house hitting the market in a desirable DFW suburb was essentially a 48-hour event. You’d list on Friday, host a whirlwind of showings on Saturday, and pick from ten offers by Sunday night. The average days on market (DOM) for most cities was comfortably under 30 days.
Today, the math has changed.
In several cities across the metroplex, we are now seeing average ...
If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs linger in your neighborhood, you aren't imagining things. Inventory is growing across the DFW metroplex, and with that growth comes a new reality that many homeowners aren't prepared for: The return of buyer leverage.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Days on Market are Climbing
Not long ago, a house hitting the market in a desirable DFW suburb was essentially a 48-hour event. You’d list on Friday, host a whirlwind of showings on Saturday, and pick from ten offers by Sunday night. The average days on market (DOM) for most cities was comfortably under 30 days.
Today, the math has changed.
In several cities across the metroplex, we are now seeing average ...
