Austin: Stat card
Median sales price
$530,000
Price Change
-2.2% YoY
Median Days on the Market
57 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.1%
Price Drops
28.4% of listings
Seller Concessions
45.3% of sales
Inventory
+3.9% YoY
Median Rent
$1,850/mo
Best Buyer Strategy in Austin
Target listings that are 40+ days on market, have had at least one price cut, or were relisted after failing to sell. These are the homes where buyers are most likely to win concessions, inspection credits, or a seller-paid rate buydown.
Buyer Tactic List
Negotiate from sold comps, not list price
Ask for a seller-paid rate buydown
Use price cuts and DOM as leverage
Use price cuts and days on market as leverage
Prioritize stale listings and relisted homes
Ask for closing-cost credits before raising your offer price
Know your leverage before you offer.
Use Homebuyer Leverage to compare buyer power by market, pricing pressure, and seller flexibility.