Alberta Real Estate Market Brief — Feb 8, 2026 (DOM negotiation angles)
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Days on market is not a price. It is a signal. Read it correctly and you find leverage, avoid traps, and structure offers that get accepted.
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What does high DOM usually mean?
It usually means mismatch: price, condition, presentation, location friction, or terms. It can also mean the seller is not flexible yet.
Is high DOM always a deal?
No. Sometimes the home is simply overpriced and the seller is anchored. The best deals happen when the seller becomes realistic and you are ready to move fast.
What is the best DOM negotiation angle?
Use evidence: sold comps, showing activity signals, and any prior price changes. Then structure an offer that feels clean, credible, and time bound.
Today’s theme: DOM gives leverage only when you pair it with proof and a clean offer.
Buyer angles by DOM band
Use this offer playbook
- 0 to 7 days: win on certainty. tighter conditions, strong deposit, clean dates. price still matters but certainty often wins ties.
- 8 to 30 days: ask why it has not moved. target the friction. use comps and a logical price range, not a random lowball.
- 30 plus days: negotiate on mismatch. reference sold comps, price change history, and any visible condition issues. offer should be time bound and credible.
- Any DOM: separate price from terms. sometimes you win by improving terms instead of pushing price.
- Always: be ready to act when the seller is ready. stale listings often turn into fast yes when the seller hits their deadline.
Clean leverage sentence: We like the home. Based on recent sold comps and the time on market, this offer reflects today’s market if we can reach agreement quickly.
Seller angles when DOM is climbing
Diagnose the reason fast
- Traffic problem: low showings usually means price or presentation. fix the listing before you blame the market.
- Conversion problem: showings but no offers usually means condition, layout friction, or buyer trust issues.
- Term problem: rigid possession, poor access, or unclear disclosures can freeze buyers.
- Pricing problem: if you are competing with newer or better homes at similar price, the market will choose them.
- Reset strategy: improve photos, access, and price positioning. then relaunch with fresh urgency.
Seller truth: DOM is a public scoreboard. The longer it sits, the more buyers ask what is wrong. Your job is to remove that doubt with evidence and a reset.
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General information only. DOM leverage depends on comps, seller timeline, and showing activity. For a specific listing, request a comp pack and offer plan.
FAQ (DOM negotiation angles)
Why do some listings sit even in a good market?
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About the author
Abraham (Ibrahim) AlGendy REALTOR® and former corporate commercial lawyer. Edmonton based, serving clients across Alberta with a calm evidence led approach. Learn more: /about.
