A Buyer’s Market, but Three Offers? How Plano Move-Up Buyers Can Compete Without Taking Unnecessary Risks
“Wait. I thought this was a buyer’s market. Why are there three offers on this house?”
That is a completely reasonable question, and it gets at one of the biggest misunderstandings in real estate.
A citywide market can favor buyers while one particular house attracts immediate competition.
Think of an established Plano neighborhood with mature trees, a useful floor plan, a desirable lot and a price that makes sense.
Put that home on the market in excellent condition, and buyers may notice quickly—even when another home a few streets away has been sitting for two months.
The September 2026 Plano market had a median 49 days on market and 920 active listings, down 17.8% from a year earlier. Homes sold for about 99% of asking price on average, according to Realtor.com. Realtor
Those figures provide context, not a prediction for any individual listing.