Believe it or not, you can actually see clear signs that buyers are starting to get interested again.

Let’s get into what’s actually happening behind the scenes and why the housing market might be busier than it looks on the surface.

Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It

A simple way to understand what people are interested in is by checking what they’re searching for online. Right now, Google Trends shows that searches for terms like “home for sale” have been steadily increasing throughout the year.

The graph below tracks how often two popular homebuyer search phrases were typed into Google over the last two years. When the line moves higher, it means more people were searching for that phrase. A score of 100 marks the time when each phrase was at its peak popularity.

What’s interesting about this data is that both phrases have been on the rise throughout the year, reaching a peak in mid-July. This suggests that more people are getting curious—and possibly even interested—in buying a home right now.

That kind of momentum really counts. Even with high mortgage rates and home prices, buyers haven’t thrown in the towel. They’re still keeping an eye on the market, browsing around, and many are simply waiting for the right moment to make a move. Your home could be exactly what some of them are searching for—but if it’s not listed, you won’t find out.

This doesn’t mean demand will suddenly skyrocket like it did during the pandemic. Instead, it shows that some buyers have reached a point where they just can't wait any longer. And those are the buyers you want—motivated, eager, and ready to jump on the right home when it hits the market.

If you’ve been hesitating to sell because you’re unsure about the demand, it might be worth reconsidering. It’s true, the market isn’t as busy as it was in 2021, but you don’t need a flood of offers to sell your home. What really matters is finding the right buyer.

There could be someone out there right now looking for a home just like yours.

Bottom Line

If you’ve been holding off on selling, waiting for buyers to come back, it’s worth reconsidering. Online search trends indicate that buyers are already showing interest.

What would give you the confidence to list your home this year? Let’s chat and work through any questions or concerns you have.