ATLANTA — In April 2026, 5.8% of all U.S. home listings were taken off the market, tying with December 2025 for the highest delisting rate since March 2020. Atlanta recorded the highest metro delisting rate at 10.7%, the largest share among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas.
Nationwide delistings rose 3.8% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis in April 2026, marking the second consecutive month of increase, according to a Redfin analysis of MLS data. The share of relistings—homes that returned to the market after being delisted for at least 31 days within the prior 12 months—was 2.5% in April 2026, tied with the prior two months for the highest level since mid-2020.
“Sellers are still getting used to the post-pandemic normal,” said Patricia Ammann, a Redfin Premier agent in Arlington, VA. “Prices aren’t soaring like they were five years ago–high gas prices and the rising cost of living overall is trickling down to the housing market, making buyers much less likely to bid prices up. Buyers know they have negotiating power, often offering under the asking price and completing inspections, but some sellers just won’t budge.”
“Many of last year’s sellers delisted when they couldn’t get the price they wanted. Now, some of them are circling back, willing to price realistically and do what it takes to sell their home,” said Monica DiSchiano, a Redfin Premier agent in Austin, TX.
Lane Lyon, a realtor and managing broker at Coldwell Banker, said there are 47% more sellers than buyers nationally. Approximately 24% of home listings have seen price reductions, he said, adding that “there are some savvy home shoppers out there that are seizing opportunities that they have not had in some time.” Lyon described a recent case where a buyer successfully negotiated a price reduction by agreeing to match the seller's preferred closing and move-out timeline.
Some sellers remove stale listings to relaunch later with a new price, new photos, or during a more active season. Economic uncertainty related to the Iran war, inflation, tariffs, and job security is causing some homeowners to delay selling unless they can get a strong price. Others are choosing to rent their homes instead of selling, particularly if they hold low mortgage rates.