The Fall 2025 Guide Every Massachusetts Homeowner Needs Before Selling Their House
If you’re a homeowner in Greater Boston, the South Shore, or anywhere across Massachusetts, the Fall 2025 market is unlike anything we’ve seen in years.
Inventory is finally rising, buyers have more options, mortgage rates have plateaued, and equity levels remain near record highs.
But here’s the truth:
This is not a bad market. It is a strategic market.
And the sellers who win in today’s environment are the ones who understand the shift—not the headlines.
This blog breaks down the key insights from the newly released Fall 2025 “Things To Consider When Selling Your House” Guide
If you want the full breakdown, data charts, and step-by-step checklist, you can download the full guide HERE.
1. Is Now a Good Time to Sell?
Yes—if you understand what’s really happening.**
Many MA homeowners are questioning whether it makes sense to sell now, especially if they’re holding onto a mortgage rate below 3%. But according to the guide, the answer is clear: your equity may outweigh your rate fears.
The guide highlights that the typical U.S. homeowner has gained roughly $140,900 in housing wealth over the last five years.
That appreciation is the fuel many sellers are using to make their next move.
2. Inventory Is Rising—But Strategy Matters More Than Ever
MA homeowners have noticed more “For Sale” signs lately—and they’re not imagining it.
The guide includes data showing inventory is at its highest point in six years (see page 5).
This means two things:
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Buyers finally have options
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Your pricing and presentation must be dialed in
The report notes that 1 in 5 sellers are already reducing their asking price because they entered the market too high.
In this environment:
If your price isn’t compelling, it isn’t selling.
3. Buyers Are Still Buying—Just More Selectively
One of the strongest insights from the guide:
Roughly 11,000 homes still sell every single day nationwide (page 4).
Buyers haven’t disappeared.
They’re just being more intentional—and they now have leverage to request:
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credits
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repairs
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appraisal protections
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closing cost help
The guide cites data from Redfin showing 44.4% of sellers are offering concessions, nearly the highest level since 2019.
Flexibility wins in 2025.
4. Home Prices Aren’t Crashing—They’re Moderating
The Fall 2025 outlook in the guide is very clear:
Home prices are projected to rise nationally—just not at the pace we saw in 2021–2023.
The forecast table (page 8) shows most major analysts predicting 1–3% appreciation, not a downturn.
Massachusetts—especially Greater Boston—historically outperforms the national average due to:
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limited buildable land
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strong job markets
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sustained buyer demand
In other words:
Waiting for a price crash isn’t a strategy—it’s a myth.
5. Mortgage Rates Will Stay in the Mid-6% Range
The guide includes projections from Fannie Mae, MBA, and Wells Fargo (page 9) showing rates leveling in the 6.4–6.7% range through mid-2026.
Translation:
If you need to move, waiting for 4% interest rates won’t help you—they aren’t returning anytime soon.
6. Your Home Equity Is Your Biggest Advantage
One of the strongest sections of the Fall 2025 guide is the equity breakdown:
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Over two-thirds of homeowners have either paid off their mortgage or have 50%+ equity
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The average U.S. homeowner has $302,000+ in equity
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Equity is the reason 26% of buyers purchased in all cash last year, the highest level in two decades (page 15)
High equity allows MA sellers to:
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buy their next home with cash
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make a larger down payment
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reduce their new monthly payment
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eliminate PMI
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stay competitive when purchasing
Equity—not interest rates—is driving today’s moves.
7. The Top Reasons Sellers Are Moving in 2025 Are Personal, Not Financial
The guide reveals that 79% of sellers considering a move are doing so out of necessity—not because they want to time the market.
The top reasons listed on page 12 include:
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needing more space
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wanting less space
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relocating for family
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job changes
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life events (marriage, kids, divorce, etc.)
If your life is shifting, the market will support your move.
8. Why More Sellers Are Hiring Realtors Again
The guide shows For Sale By Owner attempts are at an all-time low (page 17).
Why?
Because today’s market requires:
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strategic pricing
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powerful marketing
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negotiation expertise
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contract management
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deep local market knowledge
The risks of selling alone have increased—while professional guidance has never been more valuable.
9. The Ultimate Fall 2025 Home-Selling Checklist
Page 16 of the guide includes a full breakdown of everything sellers should do, including:
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decluttering
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repairing
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refreshing curb appeal
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maximizing natural light
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giving every room a clear purpose
This checklist alone is worth downloading the guide for.
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This blog covers only a fraction of what’s inside the full guide.
Download the complete Fall 2025 “Things To Consider When Selling Your House” Guide for free now and make your next move in Massachusetts with confidence.
