Are DFW Sellers Getting Multiple Offers? What 2026 MLS Data Shows
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 1, 2026
Two homes. Same neighborhood, same square footage, same month on the market. One gets three offers the first weekend. The other sits for 60 days, takes a price cut, and still doesn't sell. Here's what the MLS data says about how often bidding wars still happen in DFW, and what separates the homes that get them.
Quick answer: Most DFW sellers are not getting multiple offers this fall. In North Richland Hills, the typical home sold at 97.6% of its original asking price in September, down from 100% in June, and just over half of homes sold below their final asking price over the past year. Bidding wars still happen, but mostly on homes priced right from day one.
What the MLS Data Shows
A home that sells at or above its original asking price is the closest thing the MLS has to a multiple-offer signal. Here's how that has moved in North Richland Hills this year.
| Month closed | Median sale vs. original asking | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 100% | 12 |
| July 2026 | 98.6% | 10 |
| August 2026 | 98.5% | 23 |
| September 2026 | 97.6% | 25 |
In June, the typical NRH home sold for its full original price in 12 days. By September, the typical home sold for 2.4% under its original price and took twice as long to sell.
Across the Mid-Cities, the pattern is the same:
| Area | Median sale vs. final asking | What else stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst | 99.4% | 78 homes for sale on Oct. 5, about half with a price cut |
| North Richland Hills | 99.1% | A quarter sold within a week; a quarter took 60 days or more |
| Euless | 98.8% | Median 28 days on market over the past year |
| Richland Hills | 98.4% | Median 40 days on market |
Those "sale vs. final asking" numbers look close to 100%, but final asking is often after a price cut. Measured against the original price, sellers are giving up more.
Why Some Homes Still Get Three Offers
The quarter of NRH homes that sold within a week weren't luck. They usually had four things in common.
1. They were priced to today's market, not last spring's
The biggest factor is the one sellers resist most. A home priced 5% to 10% too high doesn't just sell slower. Buyers scroll past it, then it becomes "the house that's been sitting," and the momentum is gone. Price it right on day one and buyers compete. See how pricing strategy actually works.
2. They looked great online
Buyers decide whether to tour in a few seconds of scrolling photos. Homes that draw multiple offers almost always have professional photos, decluttered and neutral rooms, and a listing that leads with the best room, not the front yard.
3. The small stuff was fixed before listing
Burnt-out bulbs, chipped paint, a lingering odor, a cluttered garage. Sellers often skip these because "buyers will negotiate it." In practice, buyers don't negotiate small issues. They move on to the next listing. My guide to pre-sale updates covers what's worth doing.
4. The strategy changed with the market
June and September were different markets, as the table shows. Sellers who adjusted their price and timing to fall conditions did better than sellers who listed at a June price and waited.
What This Means for You
- If you're selling this fall: Expect to negotiate. Price to the most recent sales, not the spring ones, and plan for 3 to 4 weeks on market.
- If you want multiple offers: List at or just under what recent comparable sales support. The homes that sold in a week were priced right from the start.
- If your home has been sitting: A price adjustment in the first two to three weeks works better than a bigger cut after 60 days.
The Bottom Line
Multiple offers aren't random, and in this market they aren't common. They go to homes that are priced right, look good online, have the small fixes done, and adjust to the market. Sellers getting zero offers are almost always missing one of those, and most often it's the first one.
Brent Reiter
Brent Sells DFW | BK Real Estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are DFW sellers getting multiple offers in 2026?
Mostly not this fall. In North Richland Hills, the typical home sold at 97.6% of its original asking price in September, compared with 100% in June. Multiple offers still happen, mainly on homes priced right from day one.
Why do some DFW homes get multiple offers while others sit?
It usually comes down to pricing to the current market, strong online photos, small fixes done before listing, and adjusting strategy as conditions change.
Does overpricing really hurt my sale?
Yes. Overpriced homes get skipped online, then become "the house that's been sitting," which usually leads to a price cut. Over the past year, about a quarter of NRH homes took 60 days or more to sell.
How long does it take to sell a home in the Mid-Cities right now?
In North Richland Hills, the median home took 25 days to sell for September closings, up from 12 days in June. Euless homes took a median of 28 days over the past year, and Richland Hills homes took 40.
Market figures are my analysis of NTREIS MLS data for single-family homes in North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless and Richland Hills, from the city guides published on this site in October 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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