Delistings are rising as more sellers test the market, fail to get the price they want, and choose to wait rather than cut prices.
June 11, 2026 — More U.S. home sellers are pulling their homes off the market as buyers push back on high prices and take more time to make decisions.
According to a Redfin analysis of MLS data, 5.8% of all U.S. home listings were delisted in April, tying December 2025 for the highest share since March 2020. Redfin also reported that delistings rose 3.8% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking the second straight monthly increase.
At the same time, some sellers who previously stepped back are returning. Redfin reported that 2.5% of homes on the market in April were relistings from sellers who had pulled their listings during the previous 12 months, the highest share since 2020.
The trend points to a housing market where many sellers still want to move, but only if they can get the price or terms they expect. Buyers, meanwhile, are becoming more selective as affordability remains strained.
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Why It Matters
For sellers, the rise in delistings shows that pricing strategy matters more in today’s market.
During the pandemic-era housing boom, many sellers could expect fast offers, bidding competition, and limited pushback from buyers. Today’s market looks different. Higher mortgage rates, elevated home prices, and increased inventory have made buyers more cautious.
Redfin noted that delistings are rising largely because many homeowners want to sell, but are not willing to accept the lower offers or weaker terms they are seeing from buyers. In many cases, sellers are testing the market first, then pulling the listing if buyer response does not meet expectations.
For buyers, a delisted home does not always mean the opportunity is gone. Some homes may return later with a new price, updated photos, or a seller who is more realistic about market conditions.
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Market Snapshot
U.S. delistings and relistings: April 2026
| Metric | Value |
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| Share of U.S. listings delisted | 5.8% |
| Month-over-month change in delistings | +3.8% |
| Share of active listings that were relistings | 2.5% |
| Highest delisting share among major metros | Atlanta, 10.7% |
| Highest relisting share among major metros | San Francisco, 4.2% |
Source: Redfin analysis of MLS data. Redfin defines a relisting as a home that goes on the market after being delisted for at least 31 days during the prior 12 months.
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Market Takeaway
The latest data suggests that sellers are still adjusting to the post-pandemic housing market.
Redfin identified several factors behind the rise in delistings: homes are taking longer to sell, inventory is rising faster than demand in many markets, some sellers still have pandemic-era price expectations, and economic uncertainty is making both buyers and sellers more cautious.
The trend is especially visible in markets where buyers have more negotiating power. Among the 50 largest U.S. metros, Redfin reported that Atlanta had the highest delisting share at 10.7%, followed by San Jose at 9.3%, Los Angeles and Dallas at 7.8%, and Seattle at 7.7%.
Relistings are also becoming more common, but the pattern differs by market. Redfin reported that San Francisco had the highest relisting share at 4.2%, followed by San Jose at 4.1%, Boston at 3.8%, and Oakland and Riverside at 3.7%.
This shows that the housing market is not moving uniformly. In some metros, sellers are pulling back because buyers are negotiating harder. In others, sellers are returning to the market because local demand is still strong enough to justify trying again.
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Bottom Line
More sellers are pulling homes off the market as buyers resist high prices and affordability remains tight.
For sellers, the message is clear: today’s market rewards realistic pricing, strong presentation, and flexibility. Listing high and waiting for buyers to catch up may lead to longer market time or a future delisting.
For buyers, delistings and relistings can reveal useful signals. A home that disappears may return later, and a relisted home may come with a seller who is more open to negotiation than before.
