Why Delaware Sellers Should Rethink Their 2025 Strategy

Here’s a stat every potential seller should know: 57% more homes have been pulled off the market compared to this time last year. But that’s not because something’s wrong with the market. It’s because something was off with seller expectations. In 2025, too many sellers overpriced their homes or gave up too soon when they didn’t go under contract right away. But that doesn’t mean homes won’t sell anymore. They just need a different approach. Because the homes that are priced right today are selling, not sitting.

There’s a number making its way through Delaware real estate circles, and every potential seller should pay attention to it. Compared to this time last year, 57% more homes have been pulled off the market. At first glance, that might sound alarming, but it’s not a sign that something is wrong with the market itself. It’s a sign that something was off with seller expectations.

Throughout 2025, many sellers across Delaware entered the market with prices that didn’t align with current conditions. Others listed with the expectation of an immediate contract and stepped back the moment their home didn’t move in the first few weeks. But stepping away isn’t the answer, because homes are still selling here. They just require a strategy that reflects today’s market instead of last year’s.

The homes that are priced correctly for their neighborhoods, updated accordingly, and marketed intentionally are moving. Buyers in Delaware haven’t disappeared. They’re simply more selective and better informed. A strong strategy—one grounded in realistic pricing and smart preparation—can make all the difference between a listing that lingers and a listing that closes.

If you’re considering selling in Delaware and want a plan that actually works in today’s market, reach out. I can walk you through what’s getting results right now and help position your home for success.