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Sold-to-List Ratio

Florida Real Estate Glossary entry. Definition, examples, and how this term applies to NE Florida transactions.

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Definition
The Sold-to-List Ratio measures how closely homes sell to their final asking price, calculated as sale price divided by final list price. Jacksonville's 2026 ratio is approximately 96.7%, meaning homes sell on average 3.3% below the final asking price. Ratios above 100% indicate competitive bidding above asking. Ratios below 95% indicate meaningful buyer negotiating leverage.

How it's calculated

Sold-to-List Ratio is calculated as final sale price divided by final list price, expressed as a percentage. A home listed at $400,000 that sells for $388,000 has a ratio of 97.0%. A home listed at $400,000 that sells for $412,000 (above asking) has a ratio of 103.0%. The metric uses final list price, not original list price, so a property with multiple price reductions calculates against the most recent listed price before going under contract.

Original list price vs. final list price

Two versions of this metric exist. Sold-to-Final-List uses the most recent asking price before contract — this is what most NEFAR RealMLS reports cite. Sold-to-Original-List uses the original asking price when first listed — useful for understanding cumulative negotiation including reductions. Jacksonville's 2026 sold-to-original-list ratio is approximately 93.2%, materially different from the 96.7% sold-to-final-list ratio. The gap shows that sellers are reducing 3-4% on average before contract.

What different levels signal

Sold-to-list above 100% indicates competitive bidding above asking — typical in tight seller's markets. 98-100% indicates strong demand and limited inventory. 95-98% indicates a balanced market with normal negotiation. 92-95% indicates buyer negotiating leverage and softening demand. Below 92% indicates substantial buyer's market dynamics where sellers are conceding meaningful price.

Jacksonville's recent trend

Jacksonville's sold-to-list peaked at 101.4% in May 2022 during the COVID-era frenzy, when multiple-offer scenarios were standard and bidding routinely pushed prices above asking. The ratio has compressed each year since: 99.1% (2023), 97.8% (2024), 97.2% (2025), 96.7% (May 2026). The compression matches the broader inventory rebuild. Buyers in 2026 face less competition and have more negotiating room than at any point in the prior 4 years.

Variation by submarket

Sold-to-list varies by submarket and price band. Sub-$300K homes typically run higher (97.5-98.5%) due to tight inventory at entry price points. Luxury homes over $1M run lower (93-95%) reflecting the larger negotiation room typical of high-priced segments. Ponte Vedra at 94.8% and Mandarin at 97.4% are typical of the spread. Use submarket-specific data rather than metro-wide averages when evaluating individual offers.

Common questions.

What is a good Sold-to-List ratio for buyers?
Below 95% indicates strong buyer negotiating leverage. 92-95% means sellers are reducing meaningfully from asking. Below 92% indicates a substantial buyer's market. Jacksonville's metro-wide 96.7% in 2026 is the middle of a balanced range, but specific submarkets (especially $700K+) run lower and offer better negotiation room.
How is Sold-to-List Ratio calculated?
Sale price divided by final list price, expressed as a percentage. A $400K home that sells for $388K has a 97.0% ratio. The calculation uses final list price (after any reductions) rather than original list price. A separate metric, sold-to-original-list, captures cumulative concession including price drops.
Is Jacksonville's market in seller or buyer favor?
Mixed and submarket-dependent. The metro-wide 96.7% sold-to-list and 5.2 months of supply both indicate balanced-to-mild-buyer territory. Sub-$300K remains tighter and seller-favorable. $700K+ has shifted to clearly buyer-favorable. Always evaluate the specific submarket and price band you're transacting in rather than metro-wide averages.
Why is sold-to-list lower for luxury homes?
Larger negotiation room is normal in higher-priced segments. The buyer pool is smaller, more selective, and typically more sophisticated. Luxury sellers price with more room because the buyer expects to negotiate. A 5-8% concession on a $1.5M home is standard rather than aggressive. Don't read luxury segment sold-to-list ratios as signals of market weakness — they reflect normal dynamics.
Has Jacksonville's sold-to-list ratio dropped?
Yes, meaningfully. Jacksonville's sold-to-list peaked at 101.4% in May 2022 and has compressed each year since to 96.7% in May 2026. The compression reflects rebuilt inventory, cooled demand from higher mortgage rates, and a return to more normal market dynamics. Buyers have more negotiating leverage now than at any point since 2019.
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