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In the current Coquitlam market, the median time from listing to accepted offer is approximately 23 days. Homes listed with Jordan Macnab sell in an average of 12 days — roughly half the broader market average.
Three factors drive days on market more than anything else: pricing accuracy, presentation, and timing. A home priced within 2–3% of its true market value — based on recent comparable sales, not online estimates — will attract serious buyers quickly. A home priced 5–10% above market sits, accumulates days on market, and typically sells for less than it would have if priced correctly from day one.
Presentation matters in proportion to price point. At the $900,000–$1.2 million range that defines much of Coquitlam’s detached market, buyers expect a clean, well-maintained home. A pre-listing inspection and targeted repairs almost always return more than they cost in final sale price and speed.
Spring (March–May) is consistently the fastest-moving period in Coquitlam. Buyer demand peaks as families try to transact before the school year ends, and inventory remains manageable relative to the number of active buyers. Fall (September–October) is the second-best window.
December and January are the slowest months by volume, though serious buyers active in winter are often highly motivated — which can work in a seller’s favour on price even if the pool is smaller.
Days on market (DOM) measures the time from listing to accepted offer — the number sellers most directly control through pricing and preparation. Days to close measures from accepted offer to title transfer, typically 30–60 days in BC depending on the completion date negotiated in the contract. Total elapsed time from listing to keys-handed-over is usually 45–90 days.
The Coquitlam market median is approximately 23 days listing to accepted offer (REBGV MLS data). Jordan’s personal average across 600+ home sales is 12 days — roughly half the broader market. That gap reflects pricing discipline: every listing priced using real comparable sales data, not seller-driven optimism, and a buyer network built across 18 years in the Tri-Cities market.
How long does it take to sell a house in Coquitlam?
The current market median is approximately 23 days from listing to accepted offer, based on REBGV MLS data. Pricing accuracy and presentation are the two variables sellers control most directly. Jordan Macnab's personal average across 600+ home sales is 12 days.
What time of year do Coquitlam homes sell the fastest?
Spring (March to May) is consistently the highest-velocity selling window in Coquitlam, driven by families trying to transact before the end of the school year. Fall (September–October) is the second-best period. December and January see the lowest volume.
Does overpricing a home slow the sale in Coquitlam?
Yes — and it typically results in a lower final sale price as well. A home priced 5–10% above market will accumulate days on market, attract fewer showings, and generate price-reduction stigma that makes buyers negotiate harder when an offer eventually arrives. Accurate pricing from day one consistently produces better outcomes on both speed and final price.
What is the difference between days on market and days to close?
Days on market is the time from listing to accepted offer — the number sellers most directly influence. Days to close is from accepted offer to title transfer, typically 30–60 days in BC depending on the completion date in the contract. Total elapsed time from listing to keys-handed-over is usually 45–90 days.
How do I get an accurate estimate of how long my Coquitlam home will take to sell?
It depends on your specific property, its condition, your street, and current supply-demand balance in your sub-market. Jordan provides free, no-obligation home valuations that include a realistic pricing and timing assessment based on real REBGV MLS data — not an algorithm.
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