April 2026

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This is where you can really see how buyers are behaving.
This range is very limited and competitive. There is not a lot of inventory, and when something good comes up, buyers move quickly. This is where first time buyers and entry buyers are competing the most.

Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Let’s talk about this range for a second.
Seeing sellers get 105.2% of original list price is wild, but honestly, it should probably be higher based on what actually happened last month.
There were a lot of ramblers that hit the market in this range, and some went as high as 116.7% over list price. Nearly every single one went pending fast and over list price.
I looked to see if there was a pattern or location trend, but they were scattered all over the city. Buyers did not care about neighborhood in this case, they cared about the product.
The reason the percentage does not look even higher is because a few homes did not perform as well and brought the average down.
If you have a great rambler, in a great location, and it is priced right, you will likely see strong results right now.
This is one of the most aggressive parts of the market.

Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Homes are selling quickly, but condition, layout, and location matter more here. Not everything gets the same response.
If you are on the market and you are not getting offers, this is where you need to take a step back and be honest with yourself.

Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Just like the price points below, the pace is still strong.
Buyers are active, but they are not rushing the same way they are in the lower ranges. Homes are still selling around list price, but without that same intensity.

Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
There is more inventory here and more choice, so buyers take more time.
This range actually has the most inventory in Bellevue for resale right now, but it is not the most competitive. It is steady.
Homes are still selling, but they need to stand out.

Source: NWMLS | Analysis by Brandice Raybourn | Broker
Looking at Bellevue as a whole can make it feel like everything is just moving fast.
But when you break it down, you can see that buyers behave very differently depending on price.
That is what actually shapes your experience.
If you are in a lower price range, it feels competitive and fast.
If you are in a higher price range, it feels more selective and slower.
If you are in that middle range, it can feel intense, especially when multiple buyers are circling the same homes.
This is exactly why I publish these reports every month. Markets shift. And when they do, the details matter. And my clients love my reports!
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Brandice Raybourn
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Everett Real Estate Broker
brandice@snohomesbybrandice.com
Read Last Months Report Here: Bellevue Housing Market Update | March 2026
Compare this report: Bellevue Housing Market Update | April 2025
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Yes, but only if you are realistic.
Homes are moving quickly across Bellevue, but not everything is getting the same response. If your home is priced right and shows well, buyers are there and you will likely see strong activity pretty fast.
If it is sitting, the market is not slow, it is reacting to your pricing or presentation. This is not a market where you can just test a number and wait.
It depends on where you are buying.
If you are in the lower and mid price ranges, it can feel competitive and fast. You may run into other buyers and need to make decisions quickly.
If you are in higher price points or looking at new construction, you have more room to think, compare, and even negotiate a bit.
So yes, it can be a good time to buy, you just need to understand what your price range actually feels like right now.
Some are, but not all.
The clearest example right now is the 1.2M to 1.449M range, where multiple homes went well over list price, especially properties like ramblers that buyers are actively looking for.
At the same time, there are homes in other ranges selling right at list price or even below, which is why the averages can feel misleading.
This is very property specific right now.
Buyers are active, very active.
You can see it in how quickly homes are going pending across multiple price points. The difference is buyers are being more selective about where they act.
They are not chasing everything, but when a home feels right, they are moving quickly and confidently.
There can be, depending on the situation.
In competitive price ranges, especially under about 1.45M, there is usually very little room. Buyers are moving quickly and competing when the home is right.
In higher price points and new construction, there is more flexibility. Buyers have more options, take more time, and sellers are more open to negotiating.
So negotiation really depends on the type of home and price point, not just the market as a whole.