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Glossary · Selling and the market

Days on market

Days on market is how long a home has been listed for sale; well above the area's typical figure usually signals it's priced above what buyers will pay.

Buyers use it to judge how much room there is to negotiate. Relisting can reset the count on some sites, so ask for the full listing history.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm the current figures with the province or your notary or lawyer before relying on them.

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