50% of St. George Homes Are Overpriced Right Now. Is Yours One of Them?

More than half of the homes currently listed in St. George are overpriced.

That may sound harsh, but the market is making it pretty clear.

While some homes sit for months with repeated price cuts, the right homes—priced strategically and positioned correctly—are still selling in 2 to 3 weeks, sometimes with multiple offers.

So what’s separating the winners from the stale listings?

In this episode, we break down the numbers, the psychology, and the pricing mistakes many sellers are still making in today’s market.

The Cost of Overpricing

Here’s the brutal math:

For every 30 days a home sits on the market, sellers often give up roughly 1.4% off their asking price.

That means the longer a home lingers, the more leverage shifts to buyers.

And once a listing starts going stale, buyers begin asking:

• “What’s wrong with it?”
• “Why hasn’t it sold?”
• “How low will they go?”

Real Story: A Bidding War in a “Slow” Market

One recent client priced their home correctly from the start.

The result?

• Multiple offers
• Strong buyer activity
• Closed over asking price within weeks

Meanwhile, other homes in the same neighborhood sat for months with price reductions and little traction.

The difference wasn’t luck.

It was priced realistically for today’s market—not emotionally for 2021’s market.

The 2021 Hangover Problem

Many sellers are still anchored to peak COVID-era pricing.

At the same time, many buyers are sitting on the sidelines waiting for mortgage rates to fall back into the 5% range.

The problem?

That strategy may backfire for both sides.

What You’ll Learn

• Why 50%+ of current St. George listings appear overpriced
• The data behind the “1.4% per month” rule
• Why well-priced homes are still getting bidding wars
• The difference between the 2022 market and today’s reality
• Why major forecasts suggest low-5% mortgage rates may not return anytime soon
• How falling interest rates could actually increase competition and affordability pressure
• The housing shortage that's hiding in plain sight across the country
• Buyer objections that consistently predict stale listings

Pricing Reality Check

The market in Southern Utah feels expensive to buyers.

At the same time, many sellers still believe their homes are undervalued.

Both perceptions can’t be true at once.

The market decides value—and right now, it’s rewarding realistic pricing and penalizing emotional pricing.

Homes priced correctly are attracting attention and offers.

Overpriced homes are sitting, cutting prices, and often selling for less than they could have if they had started strategically.

The Interest Rate Trap

Many buyers are still waiting for rates to drop before making a move.

But here’s the catch:
If rates fall significantly, buyer demand could surge again.

That means more competition, fewer negotiating opportunities, and potentially higher prices.

The better strategy?
Make decisions based on your life—not headlines.

Buy when the numbers work for your situation. Sell with a pricing strategy rooted in today’s market, not yesterday’s peak.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 pricing mindset is costing many sellers thousands of dollars every month.

Meanwhile, buyers waiting for “perfect” interest rates may be missing out on strong opportunities already on the market.

The data is clear:
Price smart. Move decisively. Negotiate strategically.

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00:00 — Why Homes Feel So Expensive
• 00:03:36 — Overpricing and the 1.4% Rule
• 00:08:44 — Buyer Objections Buyers Actually Say Out Loud
• 00:12:34 — The 2020–2021 Market Hangover
• 00:16:01 — Bidding Wars Still Happen Today
• 00:21:50 — Rate Forecasts and the Housing Shortage

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