What’s the Average Time on Market Right Now?

🕒 What’s the Average Time on Market Right Now?

In Central Illinois, homes that are priced right, presented well, and actively marketed are typically going under contract within 7–21 days. Some properties fly off the shelf within the first weekend, while others may take 30–60 days depending on condition, price, location, and market demand.

Here’s a quick look at what I’ve seen lately:

🔥 Hot price points ($150,000–$275,000): often sell in under 10 days
🏘️ Move-in ready condition: average around 14–21 days
🧼 Dated or cluttered homes: closer to 30–45 days
💰 Higher price ranges ($400,000+): 30–90+ days, depending on location and appeal

🚦Factors That Affect Days on Market

Here’s what really determines how fast your home will sell:

1. Pricing Strategy

You can’t out-market a badly priced home. Buyers are watching Zillow and Realtor.com like hawks, and they know value. Price it too high and you risk sitting on the market — then chasing buyers with price drops. Price it competitively, and you could end up with a bidding war.

2. Condition and Staging

Your home doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be clean, decluttered, and well-lit. Homes that show well get more offers. I always tell sellers: “We’re not just selling square footage. We’re selling a feeling.” And buyers decide quickly.

3. Marketing and Exposure

If no one sees your listing, it’s not going to sell. Professional photography, eye-catching descriptions, social media exposure, and listing syndication are all critical. I use a multi-channel marketing approach tailored to your home’s price point — because not every home should be marketed the same.

4. Time of Year

Spring and early summer tend to be the busiest, but serious buyers are shopping year-round. Even in fall and winter, homes that are priced and presented well can move quickly — often with less competition.

🧠 Why “Time on Market” Isn’t Just a Statistic

The longer a home sits unsold, the more leverage buyers gain. That’s just how human psychology works — if it hasn’t sold yet, people start to assume something must be wrong.
That’s why we aim to:

Generate strong showing traffic immediately
Get feedback from buyers and adjust if needed
Hit the ground running with a solid strategy from Day 1

🧰 What Sellers Can Do to Sell Faster

Here’s what you can do right now to speed up the process when the time comes:

✅ Declutter and deep clean (I have a handy checklist I can send you)
🛠️ Knock out small repairs — they can make a big impact
🧼 Focus on curb appeal: first impressions matter
📸 Plan for high-quality photos (phone pics won’t cut it at most price points)
📆 Choose a smart launch date with your agent to hit the market strong

👋 Let’s Talk About Your Timeline

Whether you’re thinking of listing this fall or waiting until spring, we can start planning now. Every home — and every seller’s situation — is different.

Let’s talk strategy, timing, and how we can sell your home faster and for top dollar.

📲 Ready to chat?

Real Estate? Call Duvall!
Jack Duvall, REALTOR®/Broker
Jim Maloof/REALTOR®
📞 309-200-5480
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📍 Serving Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties