Posted on
January 21, 2026
by
Sami Chowdhury
Pricing Strategy Matters More Than Ever
If youโre thinking of selling in the GTA, December 2025 data delivers a clear message:
๐ The market no longer โforgivesโ overpricing.
Homes are selling โ but only when sellers align with current buyer expectations.
๐ Seller Reality Check โ December 2025
Buyers are taking longer to decide
Average LDOM sits around 40โ45 days
Sale-to-list ratios below 100% mean negotiation is normal
Active listings are elevated across all regions
This is no longer a market where โtesting a higher priceโ comes without consequences.
๐ก Why Some Homes Sell and Others Sit
The data shows a clear pattern:
Homes That Sell:
โ Correctly priced from day one
โ Professionally staged or well-presented
โ Backed by strong online exposure
โ Positioned within realistic market ranges
Homes That Sit:
โ Listed based on past peak prices
โ Ignoring competing inventory
โ Relying on hope instead of data
๐งฎ Understanding Buyer Behavior
Buyers in December 2025 are:
Comparing multiple properties
Negotiating conditions and price
Walking away from overpriced listings
Once a listing goes stale, price reductions rarely recover lost momentum.
๐ Seller Strategy for Early 2026
If you plan to sell:
1๏ธโฃ Get a data-based market value, not an estimate
2๏ธโฃ Understand your local competition, not just GTA averages
3๏ธโฃ Price to attract attention in the first 14 days
4๏ธโฃ Prepare your home to outperform similar listings
๐ฃ Smart sellers donโt chase the market โ they meet it early.
๐ก Why December 2025 Creates Opportunity for GTA Buyers
More Choice, More Leverage, Better Negotiation
For buyers, December 2025 is quietly one of the most favorable environments seen in years.
While headlines focus on prices, the real story is selection and leverage.
๐ Buyer Advantage Snapshot โ December 2025
Elevated active listings = more options
Longer days on market = negotiating power
Sale-to-list ratios below 100% = price flexibility
Sellers are more open to:
Price adjustments
Conditions
Closing date flexibility
๐ข Condo Buyers: The Strongest Position
Condo apartments show:
This allows buyers to:
โ Negotiate price
โ Request conditions
โ Be selective on building quality
๐ Freehold Buyers: Still Competitive, But Calmer
Detached and townhomes remain desirable, but:
Prepared buyers with financing in place are in the strongest position.
โ ๏ธ What Buyers Should Still Watch Closely
Even in a buyer-leaning market:
Overpaying is still possible
Not all listings are โdealsโ
Building quality and long-term value matter more than short-term discounts
๐ฏ Buyer Strategy Going Forward
To win in this market:
1๏ธโฃ Know true market value, not asking price
2๏ธโฃ Compare recent sold data carefully
3๏ธโฃ Negotiate confidently but realistically
4๏ธโฃ Focus on long-term fit, not just price
๐ December 2025 rewards informed buyers โ not rushed ones.
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Sami Chowdhury | Broker
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