What' the difference between a Seller's market and a Buyer's market? To put it simply, it means one party has an advantage over the other. To determine whether we are in a Buyer's or Seller's market, the anlaytics are based on the absorption rate. In a buyer's market, you will find sales are slower, and prices are edging a bit lower. In a seller's market, you will have quicker sales, and prices could be rising. How do you figure out the absorption rate for your specific home? The absorption rate is calculated based on the number of months it takes to sell the existing inventory similar to your home in your area. We would look at the sales data from the last 3 months, as well as further back