Days on Market in Redmond, Oregon: 2026 So Far vs. 2021-2022
There has been a noticeable shift in how long homes take to sell in Redmond, Oregon.
Many homeowners remember 2021 and 2022 as a period where listings moved quickly and often above asking price. That was a unique market environment. The data from 2026 so far tells a very different story.
This is not about whether one market is "better" than the other. It is about understanding how positioning and pricing strategy need to adapt.
What Days on Market Looked Like in 2021-2022
Between January 2021 and December 2022:
Median days on market was 7 days
Average days on market was 28 days
Nearly 79 percent of homes sold within 30 days
The average sold-to-list ratio was just over 100 percent
In practical terms, most homes sold quickly. Pricing power leaned toward sellers. Buyers moved decisively and often competitively.
It was common for listings to generate strong activity immediately.
What Days on Market Look Like in 2026 So Far
Since January 1, 2026:
Median days on market is 46 days
Average days on market is 80 days
About 42 percent of homes are selling within 30 days
Sold-to-list ratios are averaging around 98 to 99 percent
This is not a stalled market. It is a more deliberate one.
Homes are still selling. They are simply taking longer, and buyers are negotiating more carefully.
What Changed
The 2021-2022 market was fueled by unusually low interest rates and elevated buyer urgency. In that environment, pricing mistakes were often forgiven because demand was strong enough to absorb them.
Today's market is more analytical:
Buyers are evaluating:
Price relative to recent sold homes
Condition compared to similar listings
Whether the home feels aligned with its price bracket
Homes that are positioned correctly still move. Homes that stretch beyond market support tend to sit longer.
The difference now is that the market gives clearer feedback.
What This Means for Sellers in 2026
In 2021-2022, nearly eight out of ten homes sold within 30 days. Today, that number is closer to four out of ten.
That shift changes how sellers should approach preparation and pricing.
Longer days on market do not automatically signal a problem. They reflect a return to a more balanced environment where buyers have options and take time to evaluate them.
However, pricing strategy matters more now than it did during the peak market years.
When homes extend past 60 or 90 days, pricing leverage tends to weaken. The data shows that homes selling after longer exposure often achieve lower percentages of their original list price.
This reinforces something steady sellers already understand. Momentum early in the listing period protects value.
The Practical Takeaway
The current Redmond market is not 2021. It is not 2022.
It is more measured.
For homeowners considering selling, this means:
Pricing based on recent comparable sales is critical
Overpricing is less likely to be absorbed
Preparation and condition alignment carry more weight
Patience may be required, but misalignment is costly
Understanding the shift in days on market allows sellers to plan realistically.
The goal is not to recreate 2021 conditions. It is to position correctly in 2026 conditions.
If you are considering listing and want to review where your home would likely fall within current Redmond exposure timelines, a detailed local market analysis is the right starting point.
Preparation and realistic positioning remain the most effective way to protect value.
If you prefer to see the data walked through visually, I share weekly seller-focused videos on YouTube where I break down Redmond market trends, days on market patterns, and pricing strategy in more detail. New videos are released on Mondays at 11:11. You can find them by searching my name or “Sold in Central Oregon.”
