Redfin Reports Homebuyers Are Scoring the Biggest Discounts in 13 Years

• The typical buyer who scored a home for below the list price in 2025 got a 7.9% discount—the largest since 2012.
• Nearly two-thirds of all homebuyers got discounts last year—the highest share since 2019.

The typical homebuyer who purchased a home for below the list price in 2025 got a 7.9% discount—the largest since 2012, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

This is based on a Redfin analysis of annual MLS data comparing original list prices with final sale prices.

In dollar terms, the typical homebuyer who paid less than the list price in 2025 got a $31,592 discount, which we calculated by applying the 7.9% average discount to last year's median original list price of $399,900. Among all homebuyers (not just those who paid less than the list price), the average discount was $15,196, or 3.8%.

Nearly two-thirds (62.2%) of all homebuyers in 2025 paid less than the list price—the highest share since 2019. By comparison, 22.8% paid more than the list price—the lowest share since 2019. Just under 1 in 6 (15.6%) paid the exact list price—a share that has remained relatively steady over the years.

Homebuyers are more likely to get discounts than they were in recent years because it's the strongest buyer's market in recent history. There are a record 47% more home sellers than buyers, giving the buyers who are in the market options and negotiating power.

Buyers have retreated due to high mortgage rates and home prices, and some sellers haven't adjusted to the fact that demand is much slower than it was during the pandemic homebuying frenzy. Consequently, many sellers are having to cut their prices, and some are delisting in hopes of selling at a higher price down the road.

"Homebuyers in 2026 shouldn't write off homes that are slightly above their budget because there's a good chance they'll get some sort of concession from the seller, be it a price cut, money toward closing costs or funds for repairs," said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. "This marks a reversal from the pandemic homebuying frenzy, when house hunters were advised to search for homes below their budget because fierce bidding wars were causing properties to sell far above the asking price."

Discounts have become increasingly common partly because homes have become increasingly tough to price, with market dynamics shifting rapidly and varying widely from place to place, Khan said. Housing demand remains strong in some areas, but is quickly softening in many others.

The Share of Buyers Getting Discounts of 10% or More Is at a 13-Year High

Roughly one-quarter (26.1%) of homebuyers who paid below the list price in 2025 got a discount of 10% or more—the highest share since 2012. A similar share (27.8%) scored a discount of 5-10%—the highest share since 2013. The lion's share (46.1%) scored a discount of 0-5%, the lowest share since 2012.

"Some sellers are recognizing the market has changed and others are not," said Connie Durnal, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Dallas. "I have one seller who overpaid for their home a few years ago and wants to list it at $950,000. The problem is recent comps call for a list price of $825,000. I have another seller who paid $400,000 for their home but was willing to list it at $385,000, which was a great strategy. Because the home was fairly priced, it got multiple offers and sold for $10,000 over the asking price."

Many sellers have a certain price threshold they want to clear before they sell, according to Ben Ambroch, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Milwaukee.

"A lot of sellers scored 2-3% mortgage rates during the pandemic, and are only willing to sell and give up that rate if they can make enough money to cover the monthly payment on their next home," he said.

Condo Buyers Are Scoring the Biggest Discounts

The typical condo buyer who paid below the list price in 2025 got an 8.1% discount, compared with a 7.9% discount for single-family-home buyers and a 6.5% discount for townhouse buyers.

Last year was the first year since 2014 when condos sold at a bigger discount than single-family homes. Condo demand has dropped because HOA fees and insurance costs have been soaring, and some homeowners' associations are doling out hefty special assessments.

Among all condo buyers (not just those who got discounts), the average discount was 4.8%, compared with 3.7% for single-family-home buyers and 3% for townhouse buyers.

Overall, 68.1% of condo buyers last year paid less than the list price, compared with 61.7% of single-family-home buyers and 60.4% of townhouse buyers.

Homebuyers in West Palm Beach Are Scoring the Biggest Discounts

In West Palm Beach, FL, the typical homebuyer who paid less than the list price in 2025 got a 10.9% discount—the largest among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas. Next comes Detroit (10.3%), followed by Fort Lauderdale, FL (10.3%), Pittsburgh (9.9%) and Miami (9.8%).

Florida builds more homes than any other state but Texas, meaning that buyers have a lot of negotiating power because they have a lot of homes to choose from. It's also grappling with intensifying natural disasters, soaring insurance premiums and rising condo HOA fees, which have forced sellers to offer concessions.

In Seattle, the typical homebuyer who paid less than the list price got a 5.7% discount—the smallest among the top 50 metros. It's followed by Washington, D.C. (5.8%), Minneapolis (5.8%), Las Vegas (5.8%) and Virginia Beach, VA (5.9%).

There Are Only 4 Places Where the Typical Homebuyer Pays Over the Asking Price

There are only four metros where the typical homebuyer paid more than the asking price last year. In San Francisco, the typical homebuyer paid 3.8% above the asking price—the biggest premium in the nation. The other three metros are Newark, NJ (3.1%), San Jose, CA (2.3%) and Oakland, CA (1.3%).

The Bay Area housing market has heated up in recent months amid a boom in the AI sector and a return to the office. It's also worth noting that it's typical for Bay Area homes to sell for a premium because Bay Area sellers have been known to purposely underprice their homes to create bidding wars—but this premium has been shrinking.

To view the full report, including charts and full metro-level data, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025

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