Less time on market.
Lower prices.
Buyers in Bell County aren’t hesitating—they’re leveraging.
You’re not imagining it—activity is brisker, but prices continue their slide.
In May, urgency returned, but it came with caution.
Sellers who adjusted early won. Those who didn’t? Still waiting.
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🧭 Market Overview
In May, 120 homes sold in Bell County, totaling $40,643,837 in volume. That’s a 4.8% drop in sales from April and a 2.3% decline from a year ago.
🔍 Compared to April: Sales down 4.8%
📆 Year Over Year: Sales down 2.3%
💰 Total Net Sales Volume: $40,643,837
🏠 Total Sales: 120
📊 Avg/Med Sale Price Month Over Month: -3.7% / -3.0%
📉 Avg/Med Sale Price Year Over Year: -4.0% / -5.8%
📊 Expected vs Actual Trend
Projected sales (based on 14.66% seasonal trend): 137 homes
Actual sales: 120 homes
Difference: -17 homes
❌ Sales fell short of expectations by 12.4 percentage points
📄 Sales & Pricing Details
Average Net Sale Price: $330,585
Median Net Sale Price: $289,358
High Net Sale Price: $970,000
Average $/SF: $159.43
Median $/SF: $154.50
High $/SF: $342.00
💸 List-to-Sale Discount
Average Discount: 3.8% below list
Median Discount: 3.0% below list
📃 List Prices
Average List Price: $343,461
Median List Price: $298,378
High List Price: $979,900
List $/SF: Avg $166.08 | Med $162.00 | High $342.00
⏰ Cumulative Days on Market
Average: 66 days
Median: 39 days
Homes moved quicker in May—both DOM averages improved. The shift suggests buyers are acting faster, but only when pricing hits the mark.
🎯 Buyer Insights
Homes are moving—but that doesn’t mean you have to rush. Discounts and dropping prices work in your favor. Be selective, but act when the deal feels right. The market’s on your side.
🎯 Seller Insights
If you’re priced to the peak, it’s time to reassess. Price sensitivity remains high in Bell, and May showed little patience from buyers. Homes that reflected the market reality sold faster.
🧠 For Realtors
Frozen clients aren’t your fault. Mirror their hesitation, then lead with clarity.
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