August 2025: Why August Might Be the Smartest Month to Buy (or Sell) Real Estate
Everyone else is squeezing in beach days and weekend trips. Meanwhile, the savvy ones? They're writing offers, locking in financing, and getting deals done before the market shifts into fall slowdown mode.
August is a hidden window of opportunity, one of those months where, if you time it right, you can move quietly while everyone else is distracted.
Here’s why it matters:
📉 Buyers Have Leverage
Listings start to sit longer in late summer. Sellers know fall is coming and with it, fewer showings and more life distractions. That gives buyers more room to negotiate, especially on concessions.
🕓 Sellers Still Have Attention, But Not for Long
Once Labor Day hits, buyer urgency fades fast. School starts. Holidays creep in. If you're thinking of listing, this is your moment to get ahead of the Q4 slow season.
📊 Interest Rates Tend to Calm Down
Late Q3 usually brings a little less volatility on rates. For buyers, that’s a gift. For sellers, it means more confident buyers walking into showings and that’s never a bad thing.
How We Set Our Clients Up to Win in August:
- Quick pricing and prep for sellers who want to get to market fast
- Fast-tracked underwriting with our lending partners
Off-market deals for buyers who don’t want to compete on the open MLS (subscribe here to join our off-market list)
Don’t Let August Slip Away...
August isn’t flashy but that’s kind of the point. It’s when the smart money moves.
Whether you’re looking to buy your next property or cash out before things cool off, we’re ready when you are.
Let’s make something happen before the next wave hits.
QUATERLY MEETUP 3:
FUNDING & DISPOSITION
Ready to master the two most critical parts of any real estate deal?
Join Candor Realty for our Q3 Bootcamp: Funding and Disposition!
On September 25th, we're diving deep into the strategies you need to raise capital and perfect your exit.
Learn from our co-founders Jon Bombaci, Andrew Bosco, and Andrew Freed as they share actionable insights to move your deals from funded to finished.
Expect a full day of expert speakers, practical knowledge, and solid networking.
If you're looking to get the money right—or get your properties sold—this is the room you want to be in.
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