What is a seller's market?

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A seller's market is when there are more buyers than houses on the market. This means that the demand for property is greater than the supply. During a seller's market, multiple offers can be expected and these often turn into bidding wars. It is therefore vital to ensure you enter the market as prepared as possible. You can do this getting prequalified

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