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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Per Copilot (AI)

False. Low inventory typically means there are fewer homes or products available for sale, which often leads to increased competition among buyers. As a result, sellers are usually less flexible on pricing and may even raise prices due to higher demand.

Jan 30, 2026 11:18 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

The Law of Supply & Demand says FALSE.

Jan 30, 2026 12:29 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

FALSE! I think it's the opposite of that Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a 

Jan 30, 2026 12:06 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

False. It's a supply and demand thing.

Jan 30, 2026 01:50 PM
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Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker, Notary

I wish it were true, but unfortunately it is false for the most part.

Jan 30, 2026 11:49 AM
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Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I’d say false. Low inventory means the seller can most likely get their price since they know there’s slim pickings. 

Jan 30, 2026 11:42 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I would say that's false. Unless you mean sellers are more flexible on getting offers over asking price.

Jan 31, 2026 05:23 AM
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Adam Feinberg
Howard Hanna Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Computer says No. 

Seriously though, most of the time when I read about low inventory- it's related to normal or high demand...but what if demand is low as well. That has been the case in Manhattan for the last few years- low supply and low demand. They are not equilibrium but that is the issue. I don't have lots of buyers right now- but I also don't have much to show those buyers either. As for the listing side, I am urging sellers to be cautious because even though it's possible they might have low or even no competition- it doesn't mean the demand is there either- and a lot of listings that fit this description are lingering.

Jan 30, 2026 04:13 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 

  Neither true no false.  Other factors may be involved.  As the late June Allyson said, "Depends." 

Jan 30, 2026 03:57 PM
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Richie & You
people first-then business - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

false

Jan 30, 2026 12:49 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

False. Unless you mean sellers were SO flexible, everything sold out?

Jan 30, 2026 12:49 PM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Low inventory means sellers can flex their pricing muscles. Jack up the wiggle room Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a. But if over market value bank financed sale? Rut Rho Scoobie, the appraiser says not so fast.

Jan 31, 2026 05:24 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

False - proper pricing moves with the times. Low inventory, sellers and listing agents get a bit more aggressive because it fits the time. 

Jan 31, 2026 04:18 AM
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Matthew Sturkie, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805
Action Realty - Apple Valley, CA
CRS, GRI 909-969-3805

False. 

Jan 30, 2026 10:19 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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No.

Jan 30, 2026 09:53 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I don't think the amount of inventory is a determining factor.  Their agent expressing this, time on market and comparable listing and sales really wins the day.

Jan 30, 2026 01:48 PM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Sorrento, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a many variables, so it depends.

Jan 31, 2026 05:36 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

J.T.O.

(Just The Opposite)

Jan 30, 2026 03:31 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

False

Low inventory means buyers have fewer houses from which to select which means that more buyers are competing for fewer houses which often leads to multiple offers which keeps pressure on prices moving upwards.

Jan 31, 2026 09:45 AM
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Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Demand plays a big role, too. Low inventory and low demand, yes, Sellers decrease prices. Low inventory and high demand, Sellers increase prices.

Jan 31, 2026 11:17 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

False, with low inventory it's a sellers market and they can pretty much dictate their price. 

Jan 31, 2026 10:33 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sorry but I have to say false but in some cases sellers need to sell and are flexible

Jan 31, 2026 09:19 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

False.  Low inventory typically means higher prices, assuming buyers are buying and outnumber listings.

Jan 31, 2026 01:30 PM
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