Maxwell: How List-to-Sale Ratios Shifted in October

What does a 95.9% list-to-sale ratio mean for buyers and sellers in Maxwell? This metric compares the final closing price to the original listing price, revealing how much negotiation power exists in the market. In Maxwell, the median close-to-original list ratio reached 0.959 across 107 closed sales over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026. This figure represents an 8.7% increase compared to the prior six-month period, where the ratio stood at 0.882. While prices rose slightly by 0.4% to a median of $225,971, the market is showing signs of stronger price retention than before. In the same window last year, the ratio was 0.940, indicating that current conditions are closer to full asking price than they were twelve months ago. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing trends across these transactions to determine how effectively homes are selling relative to their initial asks. The data shows that 76.6% of sales closed below the original list price, a significant improvement from 91.5% in the prior period. This shift suggests that sellers are receiving offers closer to their asking prices more frequently now than earlier in the year. The median days on market also dropped sharply by 40.5% to 47 days, further supporting the trend of faster sales at higher price points. As inventory tightens and competition increases, buyers may find fewer opportunities to negotiate deep discounts compared to the previous six months. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog