Letting Home Sellers Test the Waters Before Listing Could Boost Housing Supply as Much as 12%

• Redfin estimates inventory could increase 6%-12% in markets where sellers have the flexibility to test out pricing strategies before listing.
• Allowing sellers to gauge early interest in their homes encourages more accurate pricing, which reduces the chances of homes lingering on the market and selling for below the list price.

Redfin economists estimate annual housing inventory could…