Are Buyers Still Paying Over Asking Price?

Sometimes yes - but only for the right homes.

Over-asking offers still happen when:
✅ the home is priced strategically
✅ the home looks amazing in photos
✅ location is strong
✅ competition is limited
✅ buyers feel urgency

But most sellers shouldn’t count on that.
In 2026, buyers are cautious and comparison shopping.

If your home is priced at the top of the range with no reason to justify it, you’re not likely to receive bidding wars. Buyers will simply tour the next option.

The strongest seller move today is:
price to create demand, not to “test the market.”

The home that wins is the one buyers feel they can’t miss.