Author Amy Stockberger | Founder, Amy Stockberger Real Estate | Creator, Lifetime Home Support™ Academy | Ranked the #1 Real Estate Team in South Dakota since 2017 and #33 in the Nation by Real Trends
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Sioux Falls, SD, a headline about millions of homes changing hands might make you wonder whether you should list sooner. The “silver tsunami” describes a national shift as older homeowners leave homes they’ve owned for years. That shift is projected to unfold over a decade. Your first step is to see what’s selling in your neighborhood and how your home compares.
Why This Matters in Sioux Falls, SD
Realtor.com projects that about 13.9 million U.S. homes will leave Baby Boomer and Silent Generation owner-occupancy from 2026 to 2036. The annual pace is projected to rise from 1.27 million in 2027 to 1.52 million in 2036. Some of those homes may go to relatives or become rentals, so the forecast covers more than homes listed for sale. Read the Realtor.com housing succession report.
Source: Realtor.com Economic Research. Figures are national projections.
Additional listings could give buyers more choices in markets with tight inventory. The effect will vary by location and property type. If you own a home near McKennan Park, for example, recent sales of nearby homes with similar size, condition, and features give you a starting point for pricing. A citywide average can miss those differences.
Three Things to Check Before You List
1. See what buyers can choose from today
Look at active listings in your neighborhood and price range. Compare details buyers will see at showings, such as the floor plan, garage space, and condition. This helps you identify what to highlight and where your home will face the most competition.
2. Use recent sales to set your price
Ask your agent for comparable closed sales and how long those homes took to sell. If several similar homes had price reductions before they sold, look at their final sale prices when setting your own asking price.
3. Prioritize the work that will help at showings
Walk through your home with your agent before committing to a major update. A deep clean, better lighting, or a few small repairs may be enough to get it ready. If you’re downsizing, build in time to sort belongings and decide what will fit in your next home.
How Amy Stockberger Real Estate Can Help
We’ll help you review comparable sales, decide what to tackle before listing, and set a timeline around where you’re moving next. Through Lifetime Home Support™, our Home Support Team Partners can help with services like organizing, cleaning, repairs, and moving. Explore our Home Support Team.
If you’re helping a parent downsize or transition to senior living, our Golden Age Guided Move Program can help coordinate home preparation, the sale, and the move. Explore the Golden Age Guided Move Program.
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