The Sisters market continues to show its unique blend of low inventory, steady demand, and longer time-on-market trends as we head into the winter season. If you’re planning to buy or sell in 2024–2025, here’s what the newest Altos Research data reveals — and what it means for you.

📊 Median List Price Holding Strong

The median list price is sitting at $899,000, reflecting the continued strength of the mid-to-upper price tiers in Sisters. Demand in this range remains steady, even as buyers navigate interest rate fluctuations and seasonal slowdowns.

Higher-quality homes with updated finishes, good locations, and outdoor living spaces continue to be the strongest performers.

🔥 Market Action Index Ticks Up

The Market Action Index (MAI) rose to 30 (from 29), placing Sisters just inside “slight seller’s market” territory.

This means:

• Demand is slightly outpacing supply

• Well-priced homes are still selling

• But buyers retain negotiation power due to price reductions and longer market times

In a balanced market scor­ing around 30, neither side holds a strong advantage — timing and pricing strategy become key.

🏘️ Inventory Remains Tight

There are currently 108 active listings in Sisters — still lean for a community with such high inbound interest.

Low inventory keeps prices stable, but the composition of that inventory matters:

• Many listings are sitting longer

• A high number have undergone recent price reductions

• Homes in fringe locations or needing updates are taking the longest to sell

⏳ Days on Market Are Lengthy

Average Days on Market: ~127 days
Median Days on Market: ~102 days

This tells us two things:

1. Buyers are selective

2. Sellers need to price realistically from day one

A home priced incorrectly can easily drift past the 90-day mark, which almost guarantees the need for a price adjustment.

💸 Price Reductions Are Common

A striking 54% of active listings have reduced their price. Only 1% have increased.

This is a strong signal that:

• Sellers who “test the market” with a high price are having to make adjustments

• Buyers have leverage and should be writing offers backed by strong data

• Strategic pricing and presentation matter more than ever

🧭 What This Means for Sellers

If your home is well-maintained, move-in ready, and priced correctly, you are still in a position of advantage. With inventory this low, serious buyers will notice you — but they won’t overpay.

You should:

• Nail your pricing strategy

• Prepare your home thoroughly

• Be ready for longer days on market depending on price tier

• Use data (like MAI, inventory, and DOM) to support your positioning

🛍️ What This Means for Buyers

It’s still a good moment to buy in Sisters — especially with price reductions giving buyers opportunity.

You benefit from:

• Negotiation room

• Longer days on market (less competition)

• More motivated sellers

• The ability to take your time and make strategic offers

But when the right home comes on at the right price? Move quickly.

Final Takeaway: A Balanced Market With Opportunity on Both Sides

Sisters is showing classic signs of balanced winter conditions: Low inventory + moderate demand + long DOM + high price reductions = A market where the prepared, informed buyer or seller wins.

Based on live data from Altos Research