September 1, 2025

It’s Not a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market. It’s Anybody’s Market.

One of the most common questions people ask about real estate is also one of the least useful:

“Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?”

It’s a fair question.
It’s just outdated.

This isn’t a buyer’s market. It’s not a seller’s market.

It’s anybody’s market.

Why the Old Labels Don’t Work Anymore

“Buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” are shorthand terms. They’re designed for headlines, not decision-making.

Those labels assume the market behaves the same way for everyone.

It doesn’t.

What “Anybody’s Market” Actually Means

In an anybody’s market, advantages aren’t automatic.

They’re earned.

Prepared buyers can still negotiate well. Poorly prepared buyers struggle.

Well-positioned sellers still sell. Poorly positioned sellers sit.

The market isn’t picking sides. It’s rewarding competence.

Why the Media Struggles to Explain This

Media coverage relies on averages.

But nobody lives in the average.

Real estate outcomes vary by price range, neighborhood, condition, financing strength, and motivation.

Where Agents Make the Difference

In an anybody’s market, guidance matters more than conditions.

At United Real Estate Queen City, our agents rely on real-time buyer and seller behavior, not outdated labels.

That’s how clarity replaces confusion.

The Bottom Line

It’s not a buyer’s market. It’s not a seller’s market.

It’s anybody’s market.

And in an anybody’s market, the people who win are the ones who understand how to operate inside current conditions—not wait for different ones.

~Big Ern

About the Author

Ernie “Big Ern” Becker is a Broker, Owner of United Real Estate Queen City, and a Master Sales & Negotiation Strategist (MSTC) serving Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC. He helps buyers, sellers, and real estate investors make smart moves with strategy-first guidance and negotiation-forward execution.
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