Mueller List-to-Sale Ratios Explain Price Reality

What does a 97.7% list-to-sale ratio actually mean for buyers and sellers in Mueller? In the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, homes sold for an average of $841,683, which was 97.7% of their original asking price across 56 closed sales. This figure represents a slight improvement over the prior six-month period and marks a shift from the deeper discounts seen a year ago. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the relationship between original list prices and final sale prices to determine how much negotiation space remains in this market. The median close-to-original-list ratio rose to 0.977, up from 0.973 in the prior six months and 0.968 a year ago. Simultaneously, the share of homes selling below their original list price dropped to 69.6%, down from 78.4% previously and 83.3% a year earlier. This trend suggests that while sellers are still accepting less than their initial ask, the gap is narrowing. The median days on market also fell significantly to 17 days, indicating faster movement for properties priced correctly. With 56 closed sales providing a robust sample size, the data confirms that price realism at listing time has become the primary driver of success in Mueller's active community. The analysis relies on actual transaction records rather than asking prices alone, offering a clear view of what buyers are actually paying relative to what sellers initially requested. As inventory levels stabilize, the ability to command closer to list price continues to depend on accurate initial pricing strategies. 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