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Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market – A Jamaican Perspective

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May 16, 2025
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Has your home been sitting on the market longer than expected? Maybe you've had a few viewings, a handful of inquiries, and still—no sale. It’s understandable to feel disheartened and tempted to pull your listing and wait until 2025 to try again. But if you’re thinking about withdrawing your property from the market, now might be the worst time to do it—especially in Jamaica’s unique real estate climate.

Before you make that decision, it’s important to understand the current dynamics of the market, both locally and globally. In fact, staying the course could position you for better results than waiting would.

More Sellers Are Pulling Back—But Should You?

According to data from Altos Research, there's been a noticeable uptick in the number of property listings being withdrawn. In other words, more sellers are choosing to step back from the market for now, opting to relist later—perhaps early next year.

While this is common behavior in many parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada,…

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