Is There Still Room to Negotiate in Everett Right Now?

By Brandice Raybourn

There is still room to negotiate in Everett as of May 2026, but it depends heavily on where you are looking.

Some parts of the market moved fast last month. Others still have enough inventory that buyers have more room to ask questions, compare options, and negotiate.

Where buyers have the least room

This is showing up most clearly in the 950K to 1.149M range.

Homes in this range moved in about 5 days, and sellers saw around 102.6 percent of their original list price.

Looking at what actually sold, nearly every home in this range went over list price.

If the home is unique, updated, has views, or really stands out, buyers do not have much room to sit back and test the seller.

Where competition is still showing up

The 600K to 749K range and the 750K to 949K range both had strong activity last month.

In the 600K to 749K range, homes moved in about 5 days and sellers saw around 101.7 percent of their original list price.

In the 750K to 949K range, homes moved in about 6 days, and buyers averaged around 7 showings before going pending.

There may still be room depending on the home, but buyers should not assume every seller in these ranges is desperate to negotiate.

If the home is priced right, shows well, and lines up with what buyers want, the seller may still be in a strong position.

Where negotiation starts to show up

The 600K to 749K range is also where buyers need to look a little closer.

Even though the closed sales looked strong, there were 3 canceled listings and 2 expired listings last month.

There are also homes in this range that have been sitting much longer than 5 days and are already below their original list price.

That is where negotiation may start to show up.

If a home has been sitting, has condition issues, or is not standing out compared to the newer inventory, buyers may have more room to negotiate.

Where buyers have the most room

Condos are still where buyers have the most breathing room in Everett.

There are 106 condos for sale, which is the highest inventory count across the housing types this month.

Condos are still selling, but buyers have more options and are paying closer attention to HOA dues, reserves, maintenance history, and possible special assessments.

New construction may also have some room depending on the builder, the home, and how much similar inventory is available.

There were 45 new construction homes for sale last month, with 6 going under contract and 6 closing, so buyers are still comparing options before making decisions.

If you want to see how negotiation changes by housing type and price point, I break it all down in my full Everett market report.

View the full Everett market report:
https://snohomesbybrandice.com/2026/05/01/everett-housing-market-update-may-2026-with-resale-price-point-breakdown

Prefer a quick breakdown? Here’s the short version of what’s happening this month

Watch the full Everett market update on YouTube

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Brandice Raybourn
Everett Real Estate Broker
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