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Seller's Market

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: A seller's market exists when there are a lot of buyers vying for little inventory.
Also Known As: Rising market or hot market
Alternate Spellings: sellers' market
Common Misspellings: sellers market
Examples: In seller's markets, it is common for a well priced and attractive home to attract multiple offers from many buyers.

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