You’ve listed your home, you’ve done the prep work, and you’re watching the showings roll in... or maybe not. If your listing isn’t getting the traction you expected, you’re not alone—the South Jersey market has changed.
Homes are still selling—and for strong prices in many cases—but the strategy looks a little different than it did during the pandemic frenzy. Pricing too high out of the gate can cause your listing to stall, while small, strategic adjustments can make all the difference. Here are five clear signs it might be time to revisit your asking price.
1. Your Listing Has Gone Quiet
When your home first hits the market, you should see strong early activity—online views, showing requests, and at least a few interested buyers in the first two weeks.
If things go quiet after that, it’s a signal your price might not be aligning with buyer expectations. Remember: most buyers start their search online, and they’ll filter by price range. If your listing is just a little too high, you might be invisible to your ideal audience.
💡 Pro Tip: The first 14 days are critical. That’s when your listing gets the most exposure and excitement. If interest drops quickly after that, it’s time to reassess.
2. You’re Getting Showings — But No Offers
You’re getting traffic, but no bites. That’s the classic “almost there” scenario. When buyers love your home enough to schedule a showing but not enough to write an offer, it usually means they like it—but see better value elsewhere.
In today’s market, buyers are comparing every detail: condition, location, and especially price. If your home feels even slightly overpriced for what it offers, they’ll move on to the next one.
The Fix: A modest price adjustment—sometimes as little as 1–3%—can reposition your home to hit the sweet spot and spark new interest.
3. Similar Homes Are Selling... Yours Isn’t
If other homes in your neighborhood are going under contract while yours lingers, that’s a big red flag. As of September 2025, South Jersey still has a low 2.2 months of inventory, which means homes are moving—just not all at the same pace. If your competition is selling within 30 to 40 days and you’re on week six with no serious offers, buyers are sending you a message.
The Fix: Ask your agent for an updated comparative market analysis (CMA) that focuses on active listings and recent pendings, not just closed sales. That real-time data tells the truest story about what today’s buyers are willing to pay.
4. Feedback Is Focused on Price, Not Presentation
Buyer feedback is one of your most valuable tools. If you keep hearing things like “We love it, but it’s out of our price range,” that’s your cue. Staging, photos, and marketing can attract attention, but pricing is what converts interest into offers. If you’ve already perfected your presentation and buyers still hesitate, the issue probably isn’t how your home looks, it’s how it’s positioned.
The Fix: Don’t take it personally. Markets shift. Smart sellers pivot. Adjusting your price strategically can reignite interest without cheapening your home’s perceived value.
5. Your Days on Market Are Climbing
In Camden County, the average home spent 30 days on market in September 2025—up 11% from the previous year. Burlington County averaged 32 days (up 23%), and Gloucester County matched that with a 32-day average (up 39%).
If your listing is stretching far beyond those averages with no serious offers, it’s time to act. The longer a home sits, the more buyers assume something’s wrong—even when there’s not.
The Fix: Don’t wait for the market to “come back” to you. Reassess your strategy now while your listing still feels fresh. A well-timed adjustment can make your home look brand new to a whole new group of buyers.
The Bottom Line
Price adjustments aren’t failures... they’re strategy. In a shifting market, flexibility is the key to success. The sellers who watch the data, listen to feedback, and adapt early are the ones walking away with the best results.
If your home isn’t selling as quickly as expected, don’t panic. Pivot. The right adjustment, made at the right time, can completely change your trajectory. If you want to get a plan in place for selling your home this year or next, start by filling out the form below.
