New Listings Up 16%: Why Your Home Sells in Just 10 Days This Spring

New listings are up 16% in Chester County as we head into early 2026, giving buyers more options than they've recently had. This means people take longer to pick which home they want. Except forwell priced homes that still seem to go under contract in 10 days. The rest? They sit for two or three weekends, waiting for attention.

More homes on the market doesn’t kill demand—it makes buyers choosier, so they pass on anything off on price, look, or location. The 10-day closers have a few things in common.

They price to the real comps, not the top sale. Buyers check recent sales in your exact area and shape. If your photos show your place fits in that tight bunch, action comes quick—often by the first weekend. Priced too high, and you're in the Monday dropouts.

Presentation counts from the start. Daylight photos with straight lines, a floor plan, and captions that point out keys: roof from 2021, HVAC 2020, public sewer, south-facing yard. A small upfront seller credit—for flooring, a refresh, or helping the first payment—clear doubtful buyers.

Payments decide a lot right now. With rates as they are, a credit often helps the buyer's monthly payment more than a small price reduction.

Location does the work. Exton's 15-minute setup, West Chester's walkable edges, Phoenixville's downtown feel, Kennett Square's daily comfort—these areas sell because they save time on drives and errands. A dated kitchen in a good spot sells before a new one on a busy road.

With more choices, buyers don't overpay. The fast offers have full underwriting, proof of funds covering down payment and flexible closing dates that help the seller.

To line up a 10-day sale now:

Put it on the market on Thursday, weekend tours, offers Sunday night, decision Monday.

Where the 10-day close is strongest:

Exton/West Whiteland (19341): turnkey townhomes and small-lot singles with garages and good main floors.

West Chester edge/West Goshen: walk-adjacent homes with parking that works.

Phoenixville borough: updated places that sell the walkable weekend.

Kennett Square: daily ease with low upkeep.

Don't hold for high pricing past week three. If showings are quiet and feedback repeats, adjust fast and add a small targeted credit. Don't bury the good stuff—if parking, laundry, light, or stairs are strong, lead with that in the first photo.

Let’s move Pennsylvania forward.