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Metro Phoenix market: soft prices, serious buyers

Curious what the market is doing before you list? Here’s the quick version for Metro Phoenix and Maricopa as we head through 2026.

Across the Phoenix area, prices have cooled a bit from the peak and inventory is higher, so buyers have more homes to choose from—but well‑priced, well‑presented homes are still selling. In Maricopa specifically, the median sale price is in the low‑to‑mid $300s, with homes taking roughly three months on market on average.

What this means for you as a seller:

You can’t rely on yesterday’s comps and wishful pricing.

You’re competing with more listings, so presentation and marketing really matter.

If you price smart and launch with strong photos, video, and exposure, you can still attract motivated

We have all seen it. A listing online looks like a palace. You drive there, walk in, and it looks like a dungeon. The photos were fake looking, stretched, colorized and over-edited.

Disappointed buyers do not make offers.

At ElectricRealty.com, I believe Real Estate Marketing is an Art and a Science ©. I don't use "fish-eye" lenses or fake over the top HDR. I use Realistic Professional Photography that captures the true beauty of your home.

When buyers see realistic photos (and videos) online, they are more inclined to see it in person and know what to expect.

See an example of my PhotoVideoTour™:
https://photovideotours.com/best-listing-agent-marketing-metro-phoenix/

We need to return purchasing power to ordinary Americans.