Brantford Real Estate Market Update – September 2025
A shifting market with opportunity at the lower end—but challenges still remain at the top.
If you’re a Brantford homeowner or thinking about making a move this year, here’s what you need to know from the latest numbers.
🔻 Inventory Is Dropping — Finally
One of the most positive signs we saw in August was a notable drop in new listings across all price points. That helped pull total inventory down for the first time in months. Fewer homes for sale means less competition for motivated sellers—and a slightly healthier balance overall.
💸 Sales Are Holding Steady—But Only at the Lower End
Roughly 100 homes sold in Brantford this August—about the same pace we saw in July. But the activity wasn’t evenly spread:
Under $600K: Strong demand, with sales volume matching the peak month of May
$600K–$800K: Sales are slowing down
$800K–$1M: Still soft, with ~10 homes selling per month
$1M+: Deep freeze—just 2 homes sold in this entire price segment
This is a classic sign of what we call a bottom-up market—energy enter at the affordable end first, and may (eventually) move upward.
💰 Average Price Dips—But Don’t Be Fooled
You’ll hear that the average sale price took a dive in August, returning to the lows we saw in 2022. While that’s technically true, it doesn’t mean values are collapsing.
Here’s what’s actually happening:
More lower-priced sales naturally bring the average down
Motivated sellers at higher price points accepted lower offers to get deals done
This is not a market-wide price crash—it’s a shift in where the activity is happening.
📈 What the Numbers Are Telling Us
Some key stats paint a clearer picture of today’s conditions:
Months of Supply:
Under $800K: ~4 months (Balanced)
$800K–$1M: 6.6 months (Buyer’s Market)
Over $1M: 11.7 months (Deep Buyer’s Market)
Average Days on Market:
Under $600K: 23 days
$600K–$800K: 34 days
$800K–$1M: 57 days
Sale-to-List Price Ratio:
Under $1M: 98% of asking
Over $1M: 94% of asking
If you’re trying to sell at the top of the market, you’ll need a strong strategy and a willingness to compete.
🏠 What This Means for You
Sellers under $600K:
You’re in the sweet spot. Well-priced homes here are moving quickly and often with multiple interested buyers.
Sellers between $600K–$800K:
It’s more competitive. If you’re not clearly the best value in your segment, expect a slower sale or lower offer.
Sellers over $800K:
Patience and positioning are key. The buyers are still out there—but they’re selective and price-sensitive.
Thinking of moving up?
This is your moment. The gap between what you’ll sell for and what you can buy is wider than usual, which creates real opportunity for equity-rich homeowners.
🔮 What’s Coming Next?
Fall tends to bring a bump in buyer activity before things slow again in winter. The lower-end momentum we’re seeing now could help lift other segments—but there’s no guarantee. For homeowners waiting to sell in the $800K+ range, this may be the time to reassess your strategy.
💬 Curious How This Affects Your Move?
Every price range is behaving differently right now. If you’re wondering what this means for your plans, I’m happy to give you the real numbers for your neighbourhood and property type—no pressure, just insights.
