If you’re thinking about selling your home in Cerritos or another community served by ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD), understanding what today’s buyers want can help you prepare a stronger listing and marketing strategy.
For many buyers, finding the right home involves much more than square footage, bedroom count or price.
They may also consider the property’s location, neighborhood, commute, nearby amenities, school district and other factors that affect their day-to-day lifestyle.
If your home is located within ABC Unified School District, buyers may have questions such as:
Which schools are assigned to this home?
Is this property actually within ABCUSD boundaries?
What parks, shopping, dining and community amenities are nearby?
What makes this particular home and location worth considering?
Providing accurate information—and presenting your property well—can make it easier for buyers to understand everything your home has to offer.
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Homebuyers don’t all search for properties the same way.
Some begin with a city.
Others begin with a price range, commute or property type.
And some buyers specifically include a school district among their home-search criteria.
That means a buyer may search for:
Homes for sale in ABC Unified School District
rather than simply:
Homes for sale in Cerritos
For sellers whose properties are verified as being within ABCUSD, accurately identifying the district can help provide buyers with useful information about the property’s location.
However, school district information should always be verified before it is included in your home’s marketing.
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One of the questions you may hear when selling a home is:
“Which schools are assigned to this address?”
It’s important not to guess.
School attendance boundaries do not necessarily follow city limits, neighborhood names or ZIP codes.
Even when you’ve lived in the home for many years, don’t assume that the schools associated with the property today are necessarily the same schools that served the address in the past.
ABC Unified School District provides an official School Search that allows homeowners and buyers to enter a property address and research the schools associated with that location.
ABC Unified School District School Search:
https://www.abcusd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1185677&type=d&pREC_ID=1444428
Before marketing your home with specific school information, verify the current address through the district.
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School information can appear in several places during a real estate transaction.
It may be included in:
Incorrect information can create confusion later.
That’s why I recommend verifying the property address before your marketing launches rather than waiting for a buyer to ask.
ABCUSD’s School Search currently reflects attendance-boundary changes approved by the district’s Board of Education on November 4, 2025.
That is also a good reminder that school boundaries can change over time.
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If the property is verified as being within ABC Unified School District, that information can be included factually in your marketing.
For example:
“Located within ABC Unified School District. Buyers are encouraged to verify current school assignments directly with ABCUSD.”
This provides useful information without making promises about enrollment or telling buyers how they should evaluate the schools.
The goal is accuracy.
Buyers can then research school programs, enrollment, boundaries and other educational information based on their own priorities.
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Third-party real estate websites often display nearby schools alongside a property listing.
That information can be useful for general research, but it shouldn’t be your only source for confirming assigned schools.
A website may display:
A school being geographically close to the property doesn’t necessarily mean it is assigned to that address.
For current ABCUSD attendance information, use the district’s official School Search.
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The house itself is obviously important.
But buyers are also evaluating what it may be like to live in the area.
Depending on the property and location, buyers may consider:
Strong marketing helps buyers understand both the home and its location.
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There is a difference between highlighting objective community features and making assumptions about who should live there.
Good property marketing can say:
“Conveniently located near Cerritos Towne Center.”
“Minutes from local parks and recreation.”
“Convenient access to the 91 and 605 freeways.”
“Located within ABC Unified School District; buyers should verify current school assignments.”
These are factual characteristics buyers can evaluate for themselves.
The strongest marketing gives people useful information and lets them decide whether the property fits their needs.
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Before buyers read the description, research the neighborhood or ask about schools, they’ll usually see your home.
First impressions matter.
Depending on the property’s condition, preparing your home for sale might include:
Trim landscaping, clean walkways, remove clutter and make the entrance feel inviting.
Reducing unnecessary items can help rooms feel more spacious and allow buyers to focus on the home itself.
Small deferred-maintenance issues may distract buyers from otherwise desirable features.
Clean floors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms and frequently overlooked areas.
Open blinds or curtains where appropriate and replace burned-out light bulbs.
Patios, yards and entertaining areas can become important selling features when they’re presented well.
The goal isn’t necessarily to remodel your entire house.
It’s to present the home in a way that helps buyers see its strengths.
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Many buyers will see your home online before they ever step inside.
That means your property’s digital presentation is often its first showing.
Professional photography can help showcase:
The photographs should help buyers quickly understand the home’s strongest features and encourage them to learn more.
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Putting a home into the MLS is important, but today’s real estate marketing can extend well beyond a single listing platform.
Depending on the property, a comprehensive marketing plan might include:
The objective is to create multiple opportunities for qualified buyers to discover your home.
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Real estate marketing increasingly happens through search.
A buyer may search Google for:
homes for sale in Cerritos
homes in ABC Unified School District
Cerritos homes near parks
or another location-specific question.
That’s why good real estate marketing can extend beyond the MLS description itself.
Neighborhood guides, community pages, educational blog posts and optimized property pages can help buyers learn more about the area while creating additional ways for them to discover your listing and your real estate website.
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Photography shows individual spaces.
Video can help buyers understand how those spaces connect.
A well-produced property video can highlight:
Short-form video can also introduce the property to buyers who discover homes through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or other platforms.
For many listings, photography and video work best together.
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A buyer isn’t only purchasing a structure.
They’re choosing a location.
That means your marketing strategy should help buyers understand what’s around the home.
For a Cerritos-area property, that might include factual information about:
The specific features highlighted should depend on the home itself and what is genuinely nearby.
Generic marketing isn’t nearly as powerful as marketing tailored to the individual property.
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When selling a home, it’s tempting to highlight every possible benefit.
But school information is an area where accuracy matters more than hype.
Avoid making promises such as:
“Your child will attend this school.”
“Buy here and your child can attend Whitney High School.”
“You’ll definitely be able to transfer to another ABCUSD school.”
Enrollment, attendance boundaries, admissions and school-choice decisions belong to ABC Unified School District.
A property’s marketing can accurately identify its verified district and current school assignment while directing buyers to ABCUSD for confirmation.
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Before your home goes on the market, it can help to gather important information about the property.
Depending on your home, that might include:
The more accurately your real estate professional understands the home, the better the marketing can communicate its features.
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If your property is verified as being within ABC Unified School District, it can be included as factual information in your property marketing. Buyers should be encouraged to confirm current school assignments directly with ABCUSD.
Use ABC Unified School District’s official School Search and enter your complete property address:
https://www.abcusd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1185677&type=d&pREC_ID=1444428
The district’s search tool provides current school attendance information associated with the address.
Yes. Attendance boundaries can change over time. ABCUSD’s current School Search reflects boundary changes approved by the Board of Education on November 4, 2025, so sellers should verify current information rather than relying on older property listings.
Some buyers may include school district location among their property-search criteria, while others may prioritize factors such as commute, price, lot size, neighborhood, property condition or nearby amenities. Every buyer’s priorities are different.
Third-party websites can be useful research tools, but sellers should verify school attendance information through the school district when it will be included in property marketing.
Preparation may include decluttering, cleaning, completing minor repairs, improving curb appeal and discussing staging or presentation with your real estate professional. The right preparation depends on the home’s condition, market and expected return on the improvements.
Because many buyers first encounter listings online, high-quality photography is an important part of presenting a home digitally. Professional images can help buyers understand the home’s features and decide whether they want to schedule a showing.
A marketing plan may include professional photography, video, MLS exposure, property websites, social media, email marketing, open houses, agent outreach, search-optimized content and neighborhood information. The right combination depends on the property and target market.
A property-specific comparative market analysis can evaluate recent comparable sales, location, square footage, lot size, condition, upgrades and current competition to estimate how your home may be positioned in today’s market.
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Selling a home involves much more than putting a sign in the yard and uploading it to the MLS.
Today’s buyers often begin their search online, compare properties across multiple platforms and research the community before they ever schedule a showing.
If your home is located within ABC Unified School District, accurate school information can be one part of a much larger marketing strategy.
The strongest plan brings together:
Professional presentation.
Accurate property information.
Professional photography and video.
Local community knowledge.
Digital and social media marketing.
Search-friendly online content.
A pricing strategy based on current comparable sales.
And most importantly, a strategy designed specifically for your home rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
As a local real estate professional familiar with Cerritos and the surrounding ABC Unified communities, I can help you evaluate your property’s current market position, identify the features buyers are likely to notice and create a customized plan for presenting your home to the market.
Whether you’re thinking about selling soon or simply trying to understand what your options look like, the first step is knowing where your home stands in today’s market.
Every home has a story.
The goal is to tell yours accurately, professionally and in a way that gives buyers every opportunity to see what makes it worth considering.
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CHRISTINE ALMARINES
Real Estate Agent | CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate
📱 714-476-4637
📧 christine@carealestategroup.com
DRE #01412944
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
If you own a home in Cerritos or another community served by ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD), you may have wondered:
“Does being in the ABC Unified School District increase my home’s value?”
It’s a good question—and one that comes up when both homeowners and buyers are evaluating real estate in Cerritos and the surrounding communities.
The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no.
Being located within ABC Unified School District may influence buyer interest and demand, but it does not automatically add a specific dollar amount to your home’s value.
Real estate values are determined by many factors, including location, recent comparable sales, property size, condition, lot size, upgrades and current market conditions.
Your home’s verified school district and assigned schools are additional pieces of information that some buyers may consider when deciding which properties to pursue.
Here’s what Cerritos-area homeowners should know.
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School districts can influence the way some buyers search for homes.
A buyer who has identified a particular school district as one of their priorities may begin their search by looking only at properties within that district’s boundaries.
When multiple buyers are competing for a limited number of homes in a particular location, increased demand can affect market activity.
However, that doesn’t mean the school district alone determines what a property is worth.
Think of it as one piece of a much larger real estate puzzle.
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No—not automatically.
There isn’t a standard “ABC Unified premium” that can simply be added to the price of a house.
Your home’s market value is influenced by a combination of factors, including:
The property’s school district and assigned schools may also matter to certain buyers, but they should be evaluated alongside all of these other factors.
Two homes within the same school district can have very different market values depending on the properties themselves.
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Some homebuyers begin their property search with specific geographic priorities, and school district boundaries may be one of them.
Instead of searching only for “homes in Cerritos,” for example, a buyer may search for:
Homes in ABC Unified School District
That distinction matters because ABC Unified extends beyond Cerritos.
ABCUSD serves Artesia, Cerritos and Hawaiian Gardens, along with portions of Lakewood, Long Beach and Norwalk.
For a seller whose property is verified as being within ABCUSD, accurately identifying the district can help the home appear in front of buyers who specifically include that criterion in their search.
It doesn’t guarantee a higher sales price, but it can be an important part of accurately marketing the property’s location.
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Potentially.
The more buyers who consider a particular property a match for their needs, the stronger the potential demand for that property.
School district location is one of many criteria buyers may use when deciding which homes to tour or purchase.
Other buyers may prioritize:
That’s why effective real estate marketing shouldn’t rely on a single feature.
The goal is to identify and accurately present all of the property’s strengths to the widest appropriate pool of buyers.
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Being within ABC Unified School District doesn’t necessarily mean every home has the same assigned schools.
Properties are assigned schools based on ABCUSD attendance boundaries.
That makes the specific property address important.
When preparing to sell your home, verify the schools associated with your address rather than assuming the assignment based on your city, ZIP code or nearby properties.
ABC Unified provides an official School Search:
ABC Unified School District School Search:
https://www.abcusd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1185677&type=d&pREC_ID=1444428
Enter the property’s complete address to find the schools currently associated with that location.
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If you’re selling a property within ABC Unified School District, accurate information is important.
Don’t assume your property’s school assignments based solely on:
Instead, verify the current information directly through ABCUSD.
Attendance boundaries can change over time.
ABC Unified’s current School Search has been updated to reflect attendance-boundary changes approved by its Board of Education on November 4, 2025.
That makes verifying the address before marketing the property especially important.
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If your property’s address is verified as being within ABC Unified School District, the district can be included as factual information about the property.
For example:
“Located within ABC Unified School District. Buyers are encouraged to verify current school assignments directly with ABCUSD.”
This is different from making subjective statements about which schools are “best,” which neighborhood is “better,” or where a particular buyer should live.
Good real estate marketing focuses on providing accurate information so buyers can research the factors that matter to them and make their own decisions.
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Homeowners sometimes hear statements such as:
“Homes in this school district always sell for more.”
That’s too broad.
Even when buyers show strong demand for a particular location, future appreciation is never guaranteed.
Consider two homes in the same school district.
One may be completely remodeled with a desirable floor plan, large lot and excellent condition.
The other may need substantial repairs, have an unusual layout or sit in a location that some buyers find less desirable.
The school district is the same.
The market value may be very different.
That’s why your property’s value should be based primarily on recent comparable sales and the home’s individual characteristics, not on a general assumption about the school district.
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The best way isn’t to apply a generic percentage.
Instead, look at the actual local market.
A real estate professional can compare your property with recent sales and evaluate factors such as:
What have similar homes near yours actually sold for?
How does your home’s location compare with nearby sales?
How do square footage, lot size, floor plan, bedroom count and condition compare?
How many similar properties are currently available?
How quickly are comparable properties selling?
Are nearby homes selling below, at or above their asking prices?
Are the comparable properties within the same school district and attendance areas?
Evaluating these factors together provides a much more useful picture of your home’s market value than simply saying, “It’s in ABC Unified, so it must be worth more.”
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When selling a home, buyers need more than a list of bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.
They want to understand the property and its location.
Depending on the home, your marketing strategy may highlight factual features such as:
The strongest marketing strategy presents the complete picture of the property rather than relying on one selling point.
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Homeowners sometimes wonder whether school ratings displayed on real estate websites directly determine home values.
They don’t.
Ratings and other third-party school information may be one resource buyers use when conducting their own research, but sellers shouldn’t assume that a particular rating automatically translates into a certain home price.
School information is also available from many different sources and may change over time.
When marketing a property, I prefer to provide buyers with factual information about the school district and assigned schools and direct them to appropriate sources so they can conduct their own research.
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Cerritos homeowners often have an advantage that goes beyond any single property feature: there are multiple reasons buyers may consider the area.
When determining how to position your home for sale, it’s important to look at the entire package.
That includes your:
The right listing strategy brings those elements together.
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No. Being within ABC Unified School District does not automatically add a specific amount to your home’s value. Market value is determined by factors such as recent comparable sales, location, home size, lot size, condition, upgrades and current buyer demand. School district location may be another consideration for some buyers.
Potentially. Some buyers include a specific school district among their home-search criteria. A verified ABCUSD location may therefore be relevant to buyers specifically searching within the district, but it does not guarantee increased demand or a higher sales price.
Buyers have different priorities when choosing a home, and some specifically include school district boundaries in their search criteria. Homes verified as being within ABCUSD may therefore appear in searches conducted by buyers looking within the district.
If your property is verified as being within ABC Unified School District, it can be included as factual information in your property marketing. Buyers should be encouraged to confirm current school assignments directly with ABCUSD.
Use ABC Unified School District’s official School Search and enter the complete property address:
https://www.abcusd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1185677&type=d&pREC_ID=1444428
The district recommends entering the home address to find the schools associated with the property.
Yes. Attendance boundaries can change. ABCUSD’s current School Search reflects boundary changes approved by the Board of Education on November 4, 2025. Homeowners and buyers should verify current assignments directly with the district.
Third-party real estate websites can be helpful research tools, but homeowners and buyers should verify current school assignments directly with ABC Unified School District when school information is important to the transaction.
The most useful way to estimate your home’s current market value is to analyze recent comparable sales along with your property’s location, size, lot, condition, upgrades and current competition. A local comparative market analysis can provide a more property-specific estimate than a broad neighborhood average or automated online valuation.
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If you’re considering selling a home in Cerritos or another community served by ABC Unified School District, your school district may be one piece of your property’s overall marketing story.
But it shouldn’t be the only one.
The strongest pricing and marketing strategy considers your home’s location, condition, upgrades, lot, floor plan, comparable sales, neighborhood, current competition and verified school information together.
As a local real estate professional familiar with Cerritos and the surrounding ABC Unified communities, I can help you determine how your home compares with current and recently sold properties—and identify the features that matter most when positioning it for today’s market.
If you’re curious about your home’s current value, the best place to start is with the actual local data.
A property-specific market analysis can help you understand what homes similar to yours are selling for, what buyers are responding to and how your property could be positioned to compete when you’re ready to sell.
Whether you’re planning a move soon or simply want to understand where your home stands in today’s market, having accurate local information can help you make your next decision with confidence.
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CHRISTINE ALMARINES
Real Estate Agent | CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate
📱 714-476-4637
📧 christine@carealestategroup.com
DRE #01412944
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
If you’re thinking about selling a home in Southern California but keep hearing that buyers are sitting on the sidelines, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to put your home on the market right now.
The housing market has certainly changed. Today’s buyers may be more selective, mortgage rates remain higher than many would like, and not every home is selling overnight.
But that doesn’t mean buyers have disappeared.
In fact, recent housing data shows that serious buyers are still actively purchasing homes — including right here in Southern California.
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One way to measure buyer activity is by looking at pending home sales — homes where a buyer and seller have already entered into a contract but the transaction has not yet closed.
Keeping Current Matters recently highlighted data showing that more homes have been going under contract than during the same period in the previous two years.
The takeaway for homeowners thinking about selling is simple:
People have not stopped buying homes.
Life continues regardless of mortgage rates. Families grow. Jobs change. People relocate. Homeowners downsize. Renters decide they’re ready to buy. Others simply reach the point where waiting no longer makes sense.
Those buyers may be more cautious than they were a few years ago, but many are still motivated and ready to make a move.
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What does the June 2026 pending home sales data show? While pending sales softened nationally, the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro recorded a 9.6% year-over-year increase, showing that Southern California buyer activity remains stronger than national headlines might suggest.
The latest California housing numbers make this especially relevant for homeowners in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
California: +6.0%
Los Angeles Metro: +9.1%
Southern California: +10.8%
According to the California Association of REALTORS®, existing single-family home sales throughout California increased 6.0% in June 2026 compared with June 2025.
Southern California performed even better, with home sales increasing 10.8% year over year.
There are also encouraging numbers closer to home.
The National Association of REALTORS® reported that the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metropolitan area saw pending home sales increase 9.6% year over year in June, placing it among the strongest large metro areas in the country for annual pending-sales growth.
For homeowners in communities such as Cerritos, Buena Park, Cypress, Anaheim, Fullerton, Lakewood, Long Beach, Bellflower, Garden Grove, Placentia and surrounding Southern California cities, this is an important reminder:
There are still buyers looking for homes.
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This is where sellers need to understand how the 2026 real estate market is different.
Having buyers in the market does not mean every property will immediately receive multiple offers.
Buyers generally have more choices today, and they are paying close attention to:
Keeping Current Matters points out that sellers can no longer assume they can price a home however they want or skip preparing it properly for the market. Buyers are willing to wait for the right property at the right price.
That means pricing and positioning matter.
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National and statewide statistics are helpful, but what matters most is what buyers are actually doing in your local market.
We recently listed a home in Buena Park and welcomed approximately 50 groups of buyers through the property during the first weekend of open houses.
The home also generated multiple offers.
That doesn’t mean every home will receive the exact same response. Every property, neighborhood, price range and market is different.
But it does reinforce what the broader housing data is showing:
Buyers haven’t disappeared. They’re simply becoming more selective about which homes they pursue.
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For sellers, the question may not be:
“Are there buyers?”
A better question is:
“How do I position my home so the buyers who are already looking choose mine?”
That starts with having the right strategy before your property ever goes on the market.
Your home’s value isn’t determined by what a neighbor sold for several years ago or by an automated online estimate.
Pricing should consider recent comparable sales, current competing listings, neighborhood demand, lot size, condition, upgrades, floor plan and current buyer behavior.
A home priced correctly from the beginning has a much better opportunity to attract serious attention.
Today’s buyers usually see your home online before they ever walk through the front door.
Professional photography, thoughtful preparation, curb appeal and proper presentation can make the difference between someone scrolling past your listing and scheduling a showing.
Buyers are comparing your property with every other home available in their preferred location and price range.
Understanding that competition helps determine how your home should be priced, presented and marketed.
Listing a property is only one part of selling it.
A comprehensive marketing plan may include professional photography and video, digital advertising, social media exposure, open houses, direct marketing, agent networking and outreach to potential buyers.
The goal is to create as much qualified exposure as possible.
Once your home is on the market, showing activity, online engagement and buyer feedback provide valuable information.
A strong real estate strategy shouldn’t stop once the listing goes live. The market should continually be evaluated so adjustments can be made when necessary.
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From June 2025 to June 2026, unsold inventory declined:
Another factor sellers should keep in mind is housing supply.
California’s Unsold Inventory Index fell to 3.1 months in June 2026, compared with 3.8 months one year earlier. Active listings were also down 10.4% from June 2025.
That doesn’t automatically mean every seller has the upper hand, but relatively limited inventory can create opportunity for homeowners whose properties are well positioned for today’s buyers.
California homes also sold in a median of 23 days in June, and the statewide sales-price-to-list-price ratio was 100%.
Again, real estate conditions vary significantly by city, neighborhood and price point, which is why local market analysis is so important.
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The 2026 real estate market may feel different from the fast-moving market of several years ago.
That’s okay.
A slower or more balanced market does not mean nobody is buying.
Recent California and Southern California housing statistics show that homes are still selling and buyers are still making offers. The difference is that today’s buyers tend to be more deliberate about which homes they choose and what they’re willing to pay.
For sellers, that makes preparation, pricing, presentation and marketing more important than ever.
The buyers are there.
The opportunity is there.
The right strategy is what connects the two.
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Before you decide whether now is the right time to sell, let’s look at what is actually happening in your neighborhood and your price range.
CA Real Estate Group can help you evaluate recent comparable sales, current competition, buyer demand and your home’s potential market value so you can make an informed decision — whether you’re ready to sell now or simply planning ahead.
Serving homeowners throughout Cerritos, Buena Park, Anaheim, Bellflower, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Lakewood, Long Beach, Placentia and surrounding Orange County and Los Angeles County communities.
Curious what your home could sell for in today’s market? Contact CA Real Estate Group for a personalized home value and selling strategy.
Inspired in part by housing-market insights from Keeping Current Matters. Local and California market statistics sourced from the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®.
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Yes. Buyers are still purchasing homes throughout Southern California, although today’s buyers may be more selective about price, condition and overall value. Recent housing data has continued to show sales activity throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County markets. The key for sellers is making sure their home is positioned competitively for the buyers who are actively searching.
Whether 2026 is a good time to sell depends on your specific property, neighborhood, financial goals and future plans. Rather than trying to time the entire housing market, homeowners should look at current inventory, comparable sales, buyer demand and competition within their individual price range and community.
When buyers have more choices, homes that are overpriced, poorly presented or not marketed effectively may take longer to sell. Price, condition, photography, online presentation, competition and local buyer demand can all affect how quickly a property receives offers.
Your asking price should be based on current local market conditions rather than an online home-value estimate alone. A comparative market analysis should consider recent sales, competing listings, location, lot size, square footage, upgrades, condition, floor plan and current buyer activity.
Not necessarily. Some improvements may increase buyer appeal, while others may not provide enough return to justify their cost. Before completing major renovations, it’s helpful to have a real estate professional evaluate the property and identify which repairs or improvements are most likely to influence today’s buyers.
Strong pricing, professional photography, thoughtful preparation and comprehensive marketing can help generate greater exposure. Depending on the property, marketing may include online promotion, social media, video, open houses, direct marketing, agent networking and targeted outreach to potential buyers.
Your home’s potential market value depends on much more than its square footage. Recent comparable sales, neighborhood, lot size, property condition, upgrades, layout, location and current competition should all be considered. A personalized comparative market analysis can provide a more accurate picture of what buyers may be willing to pay today.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
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CHRISTINE ALMARINES
Real Estate Agent | CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate
📱 714-476-4637
📧 christine@carealestategroup.com
DRE #01412944
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
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