October 2025 Housing Market Update — The Woodlands, TX

What does this mean for homeowners who are considering selling their home in The Woodlands?

In short: you’re entering a market with more competition, longer timelines, and price sensitivity. But well-priced, good-condition homes still win. I’m watching the data daily so you can sell your home with confidence.

The Snapshot (Oct ’25 vs Oct ’24)

• New Listings: 210 vs 164 (+28% supply)

• Closed Sales: 116 vs 116 (flat demand)

• Median Sold Price: $583,000 vs $619,000 (–5.8%)

• Average Days on Market: 60 vs 39 (+54% time to sell)

• List-Price-to-Sales-Price Ratio: 97.3% vs 98.29% (Sellers are selling lower than their list price compared to last year)

What This Means for You

More listings, same number of buyers
Inventory rose while closings held steady. That means you’re competing with more homes for the same pool of buyers. To stand out, your pricing and presentation must be dialed in from day one.

Pricing precision matters
With the list-to-sale ratio slipping to 97.3% and median price easing, buyers are less willing to stretch. You gain leverage by launching at the right number. If you get the list price wrong, you could find yourself chasing the market down and selling for less than what you could have got for if you priced your home correctly.

Plan for a longer runway
Average days on market rose to 60. That doesn’t mean your home will take 60 days, but you should plan your next move with a realistic timeline, especially with the holidays starting in a couple weeks. The right strategy will reward sellers with a quicker sale.

How You Win in Today’s Market

1. Pre-List Preparation: Targeted fixes and light refreshes that influence positive first impressions.

2. Data-Driven Pricing: Anchor to active and pending competition, not just homes that sold during the busier end of Spring/early Summer market.

3. Launch Quality: Professional photos, compelling video strategies, and a bold marketing plan across social media.

4. First-30-Day Strategy: Expect the best buyers early; use feedback and traffic data to adjust quickly if needed.

5. Terms, Not Just Price: Consider flexible pricing, concessions, or closing timelines to net stronger outcomes.

Bottom Line

You can still sell successfully and profitably in The Woodlands this holiday season with a precise plan. As your local market expert, I’ll help you position your home to attract the right buyers, faster, and with fewer surprises.

Next Step

For a more detailed deep dive in the activity in your neighborhood, contact Julian Schwertz, Real Estate Advisor to schedule your one-on-one market review.