Yes — but selectively.
In 2026, not every home sells over asking. But well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods still can.
We’re seeing over-asking offers in areas with limited inventory — particularly:
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Augusta Road
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Gower
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Hollingsworth
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Certain pockets of Downtown Greenville
However, buyers are not blindly bidding anymore.
Over-asking offers today happen when:
• The home is priced strategically
• It shows exceptionally well
• There’s limited competing inventory
• It hits the market at the right time
In contrast, homes priced aggressively are seeing negotiation and sometimes seller concessions.
In newer construction-heavy areas, buyers often compare resale homes directly against builder incentives — which can influence whether offers come in above or below asking.
The takeaway?
Over-asking is possible.
Automatic bidding wars are not.
If you’re buying, strategy matters.
If you’re selling, pricing determines leverage.
If you’d like to know whether your neighborhood is seeing over-asking activity, I can break that down specifically for you.
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David Seaver, Realtor®
Coldwell Banker Caine
