Is Now a Good Time to Sell?

Cassie Callahan
2 days ago
3 min read

If you’ve been watching the market around Fort Bragg and wondering whether to list your home, you’re not alone.

This is the question every homeowner asks before making a move:

Should I sell now… or wait?

Let’s look at what the numbers — and buyer behavior — are telling us.

What the Current Market Data Says

According to the 2024 Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Annual Report:

Median home price increased 6.4% to $284,000
Inventory increased 32.4% year-over-year
Sellers received an average of 98.8% of list price

Here’s what that means:

✔ Prices are still appreciating✔ Buyers are active✔ Homes are selling close to asking price

But…

Buyers have more options than they did two years ago.

This is no longer a “throw a sign in the yard and hope for 10 offers” market.

It’s a strategic market.

So… Is It a Good Time?

Yes — If You Price Correctly

Homes that are:

Well prepared
Priced strategically
Marketed properly

Are still selling successfully in areas like:

Fayetteville
Raeford
Hope Mills

Buyers are relocating, especially military families PCSing to and from Fort Bragg. That demand keeps our region stable.

Why Some Sellers Are Waiting

Some homeowners are hesitant because:

Interest rates are higher than pandemic lows
Inventory has increased
They remember bidding war headlines

But here’s perspective:

We are in a healthier, more balanced market now.

That means:

Less chaos
More serious buyers
More predictable transactions

For many sellers, that’s actually better.

What Happens If You Wait?

Possibilities include:

More inventory entering the market
Increased competition
Slower appreciation
Market shifts based on interest rates

Could prices rise further? Possibly.

But markets don’t move in straight lines forever.

The decision shouldn’t be based on guessing.

It should be based on:

Your equity position
Your timeline
Your next move

What Makes Now a Strong Selling Opportunity?

✔ Equity levels are strong✔ Buyers are still purchasing✔ Inventory is up — but not oversaturated✔ Homes priced correctly are moving

This is a strategy market — not a panic market.

And that favors prepared sellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are prices still going up?

Yes — median prices increased 6.4% in 2024 .

Growth is moderate, not explosive.

2. Are homes taking longer to sell?

Overpriced homes are.

Strategically priced homes are still moving — especially in desirable neighborhoods near Fort Bragg.

3. Should I wait for interest rates to drop?

Lower rates could bring more buyers — but they also bring more competition and potentially more listings.

Waiting isn’t automatically better.

4. Will I get multiple offers?

It depends on:

Price
Condition
Location
Competition at time of listing

It’s possible — but not automatic.

5. What if I sell and can’t find a new home?

This is where planning matters.

We can structure:

Rent-backs
Extended closings
Contingency options

Selling without a plan creates stress. Selling with strategy creates control.

6. How do I know what I’d actually walk away with?