Tabor Campbell

It’s the question every DFW homeowner is asking right now: should I sell now, or wait for a better market?

The honest answer isn’t found in national headlines — it’s found in your local market data. Here’s what the numbers actually say about Collin County in April 2026.

What the Collin County market data shows

According to the MetroTex Association of Realtors April 2026 Housing Report, here’s the current state of the market:

• Median home price: $463,900 — down 3.4% compared to April 2025
• Active listings: 6,091 — up 7.9% year over year
• Closed sales: 1,545 — up 6.2% year over year
• Days on market: 64 days to sell, 33 days to close, 97 days total
• Months of inventory: 4.2 months

What this data means for sellers

Three trends stand out and every seller considering waiting should understand them.

First, prices are already softening. The median price in Collin County is down 3.4% compared to this time last year. Waiting for prices to recover assumes conditions will improve — but with inventory rising, that’s not guaranteed.

Second, competition is increasing. Active listings are up 7.9% year over year. Every month you wait, more sellers enter the market. More competition means buyers have more choices — which puts downward pressure on your price and negotiating position.

Third, buyers are still active. Closed sales are up 6.2% — meaning qualified buyers are out there and transacting. The market isn’t frozen. Motivated sellers are still closing deals.

The case for selling now

The sellers who will struggle most are those who wait 6-12 months hoping for a price recovery, only to find themselves listing into an even more competitive market with higher inventory and continued price pressure.

The 28% market share in the $500,000–$749,999 price range shows this is an active segment. If your home falls in that range, buyers are looking.

The case for waiting

Waiting makes sense if you’re not financially ready, if your home needs significant preparation, or if your personal timeline genuinely requires it. No market data should override your personal situation.

What I tell my clients

I’ve helped hundreds of DFW sellers navigate this exact decision. My honest advice: don’t try to time the market. Instead, focus on what you can control — pricing it right, presenting it well, and minimizing what you give away in commission.

On a $550,000 Collin County home, the difference between a traditional 6% commission and The Max Group’s $5,000 flat fee is $11,500 back in your pocket — regardless of what the market does.

The bottom line

The best time to sell is when you’re ready and positioned to execute well. The data suggests that waiting for a significantly better market in Collin County carries real risk. Rising inventory and softening prices favor sellers who act sooner rather than later.

Ready to see what your home would net in today’s market? Visit maxflatfee.com or call Tabor Campbell at (903) 316-6779.

Market data sourced from the MetroTex Association of Realtors Collin County Housing Report, April 2026.