Inventory’s Up, Prices Are Flat—But Sellers Can Still Win This Summer

Weekly Newsletter Andrew Shouse July 1, 2025

Here’s something you won’t hear on the national news: even in a cooling market, Coachella Valley sellers still have a solid shot at success this summer.

According to the GPSR Desert Housing Report for May 2025, inventory has climbed to 3,651 homes across the Valley—a massive increase of 1,054 listings compared to the same time last year. That’s great news for buyers, but it also means sellers are facing more competition than they have in years.

So how are prices holding up?

Detached homes: Median price sits at $700,000—down just 1.2% year-over-year.
Attached homes: Median price at $480,000, off 2.0% from last May.

In short, prices haven’t crashed. But they also aren’t likely to climb anytime soon.

So What Can Sellers Do?

The sellers who win this summer will be the ones who understand the current psychology of buyers:

Buyers have options now and are willing to walk away from overpriced or poorly presented homes.
Only 10.6% of homes are selling over list (compared to 15.7% a year ago).
Detached homes are selling with a 2.6% discount on average.

But here’s the kicker: homes in the right condition, priced realistically, are still moving. Coachella homes are selling in just 33 days on average, and Palm Springs in 45.

The Sweet Spot for Sellers

There’s a rare balance in this market. Prices are stable. Demand still exists. And motivated buyers are out there—especially those hoping to move before the school year starts or rates fluctuate again.

That gives sellers a brief, valuable window to:

List before summer competition spikes further.
Position their home as the best value in its class.
Get ahead of potential fall slowdowns and election-year hesitation.

Thinking about making a move this summer? Let’s talk strategy: pricing, staging, and marketing that speaks to today’s buyers—not last year’s hype.

PS: I’ll be updating you again just as soon as the June report is delivered! 🙂

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