Marin and San Francisco Market Reports – May 2025

Stock markets saw a spectacular recovery then dipped again since the crash in early April. We’ll have to see how these shifts affects buyer and seller confidence in moving forward with real estate plans.

My phone (email and text) was "ringing off the hook" first thing Monday morning May 12th with over a dozen showing requests—and we even got one listing into contract that had been sitting on the market for more than 60 days and another that should have gone right into contract and required a price reduction. Clearly, some buyers and sellers weren’t fazed by April’s volatility. Others may still be a bit shell-shocked, waiting for signs that the recent political and economic chaos is behind us.

But the impact on our side of the business was stunning—especially given that interest rates actually ticked up slightly.

 
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, the real estate market continued to show impressive resilience throughout May. While overall activity remains mixed, well-priced homes in great neighborhoods are still drawing strong interest—and often multiple offers.

Some buyers who had been on the sidelines are now jumping back in, driven by broader optimism and more clarity around rates. Sellers, too, are reentering the market—especially those making moves or trading up. We are seeing more listings than we have in years. 

Right now, it’s a tale of two markets: some homes are sitting, others are moving fast. Strategy, pricing, and presentation are more important than ever.