What’s Happening in the Auburn New Hampshire Housing Market? – January 27, 2026 Update

Seller’s Perspective

• Market Activity & Demand: The pending ratio is at 39%, indicating moderate buyer activity—almost 4 in 10 active listings are under contract.
• Pricing Power: Sellers are achieving an average of 98.9% of their final list price at closing, and homes are selling for about 96.7% of their original list price. This shows most sellers are pricing realistically but may need to negotiate slightly.
• Speed to Sale: The average days on market for sold homes is 105, but median is lower at 55 days, suggesting well-priced homes move more quickly.
• Inventory: Months of supply is at 2.4, which leans toward a seller’s market (below 3 months is typically considered favorable for sellers).
• Advice: Price competitively and present the home well—good properties are still moving quickly and close to asking price, but buyers are selective.

Buyer’s Perspective

• Negotiation Room: While sellers are getting close to asking, the average sale-to-original list price ratio (96.7%) means there’s some room for negotiation, especially if a property has been on the market longer.
• Selection: With an average of 18 active listings and 2.4 months of supply, buyers have options, but inventory is not excessive—act decisively on desirable properties.
• Pace: The average days on market for active listings is high (109), meaning some homes linger and could be targets for value buys.
• Advice: Be prepared to move quickly on well-priced homes, but don’t hesitate to negotiate, especially if a property has been listed for over the median 55 days.

Summary for Both Sides

• Auburn is in a low-inventory, moderately active market. Sellers are in a favorable position, but buyers still have some leverage, particularly with properties that have been on the market longer.
• Accurate pricing and readiness to negotiate are key for success on both sides.

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