Ask Rob · Georgia Real Estate and the Corridor
What does the market look like right now for offers?
The Short Answer
What does the market look like right now for offers?
Measurably more buyer-friendly than a few years ago. Indexed market data reported median days on market near 66 days in January 2026, up from the low 40s a year earlier, with active inventory running well above prior-year levels through 2025. More clock does not mean no competition; it means the competition is decided on structure, not speed.
Rob's Explanation
Strategy is the winning tool in this market: the offer that balances price, terms and risk in a way the seller reads as certain to close.
Buyers get room to tour, compare and negotiate; sellers get a market that rewards honest pricing.
What This Means in Georgia
Per Georgia MLS, active inventory in Gwinnett ran roughly 71 percent higher year over year in early 2025, the shift that opened the door the 2026 numbers describe.
What I Would Consider
Build the offer around certainty: verified financing, sensible due diligence and terms aligned with the seller's timeline.
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About This Answer
- Answered by
- Rob Dietrich, REALTOR | eXp Realty
- Georgia license
- Real Estate License #384162
- Date published
- September 6, 2026
- Last reviewed / updated
- September 6, 2026
Answers are general guidance, not legal, tax or lending advice. Brokerage services are provided through eXp Realty, LLC. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed and is subject to change.
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