2020 Real Estate Market Facts

Your quick guide to the national real estate market in 2020 —- by the numbers!

3 Weeks


 Median Length of Time Homes

are on the Market

3.9 Months


Time it would take for all the

homes currently on the market to sell

3 Weeks

Median Length of Time Homes are on the Market


Mortgage Rates


Remain historically low, helping new buyers enter the market


2010    2012   2014    2016   2018    2019


Home Buying in 2020

33%


of all buyers are first-time buyers.

59% of first-time buyers


are 18-34 years old.

Buyers typically searched 10 weeks

and looked at an average of 9 homes.


44% of Buyers looked online first

for properties listed in their area.

75% of non-owners


see homeownership as a part of their

American Dream.

78% of non-owners


believe homeownership is a good

financial decision.


Home Selling in 2020


Sellers sold their homes for a median of 99% of their final listing price


23% reduced asking price at least once


In 2019, sellers were getting a median of $60,000 more than what they purchased the home for — in 2018, that amount was $55,500.


31% is the median amount of equity a seller had in the home.



Winning Through Referrals

of buyers used an agent referred to them by a friend, neighbor, or relative.

of sellers found their agent through a referral from a friend or family member, or used the same agent they had worked with the last time they bought or sold a home.

would use their agent again or refer them to others


Whether you have questions about the market or know someone who is ready to buy or sell this year, I’m here to help with all of your real estate needs! Just give me a call!


About our Team


The Sherri Patterson Team specializes in residential real estate and relocation, with a combined 75+ years of experience serving the Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties. We work directly with hospitals, physicians and medical professionals. Whether you're looking to buy, sell or relocate to the Greater Sacramento area, we are the premier real estate team of choice. Our office is located at Keller Williams in Folsom, CA

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