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Seller's Market

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Definition: A seller's market exists when there are a lot of buyers vying for little inventory.

At the time of writing, Elizabeth Weintraub, DRE # 00697006, is a Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California.

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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