Sydney Sellers, The Market Has Flipped, And It’s In Your Favour!

For the first time in years, Sydney’s property market has flipped the script.
After months of sluggish activity and hesitant buyers, new data shows the balance of power shifting, and it’s now tipped back towards the seller.

According to PropTrack’s June 2025 Listings Report (REA Group), new listings across Sydney fell 13% month-on-month and remain 5.2% lower than last year. Put simply, there are fewer homes for sale than buyers ready to purchase.

And that scarcity has created opportunity. If your property is well-presented, well-located, and marketed correctly, the coming months could be your moment to move.

Supply Is Tight, And That’s Good News for Sellers

Sydney has entered what economists call a “thin listing cycle”, demand is steady, but there just isn’t enough stock to satisfy it. “Fewer listings mean less competition and more urgency among buyers,” explains PropTrack economist Eleanor Creagh. “Vendors who list now have a real advantage because buyers are chasing limited options.”

For sellers, this marks a refreshing change from the buyer-dominated market of recent years. It’s also a major reason Sydney’s median dwelling value climbed 0.6% in July and 1.8% across the quarter, reaching an average of $1.228 million, according to OpenAgent’s July 2025 Sydney Market Report.

On the ground, Aurora agents are seeing the same story play out: well-prepared homes are selling faster, closer to the guide, and most often, exceeding the vendors expectation.

Confidence Has Returned, Buyers Are Back in the Game

The turning point came after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate to 3.60% in August 2025. Within weeks, sentiment improved dramatically.

CoreLogic’s data revealed Sydney home prices rose 0.3% in the month following the cut, pushing values to a new record high. Lower interest rates have boosted borrowing power and reduced the “fear of overpaying” that kept many on the sidelines last year.

At auctions, momentum is clear. REA Group reports clearance rates back above 70%, with some open homes attracting 30+ buyer groups. For vendors, this means one thing, the crowd is back, and it’s hungry for quality stock.

Timing Is Everything

Sydney’s next few months offer a rare window of advantage for sellers who move early.

Here’s Why:

• Demand is building – lower rates and renewed optimism are bringing buyers back fast.
• Supply remains tight – fewer homes on market means your listing stands out.
• Auction success rates are climbing – a clear sign of market momentum.

But this balance won’t last forever. PropTrack’s August update already flagged an 18 % rise in new listings year-on-year, as more homeowners prepare to test the market this spring. Those who act now, before that wave hits, can capture buyer attention while competition is still thin.

It’s a Seller’s Market, If You’re Ready for It

For Sydney homeowners, this isn’t about luck. It’s about recognising the moment and acting strategically. If your home is in a desirable location and you’ve been waiting for “the right time”, the data says that time is now.

At Aurora, we specialise in guiding vendors through every stage of the journey, from preparation and presentation to marketing, negotiation, and sale.
We know where the market is heading, how buyers are behaving, and what it takes to achieve the strongest possible result in today’s conditions.

Our agents are tracking live market data daily through our market experties, day to day activity and various partnerships with market data analysis, giving us an inside edge on what’s moving, who’s buying, and what strategies are working right now.

Get Ahead of the Market

If you’ve been thinking about selling, now’s the time to plan, not panic.
We’ll show you:

• What similar homes in your area are selling for
• Who’s buying right now and what they’re looking for
• How to maximise your sale price before listing activity surges again

Even if you’re 6 to 12 months away from going to market, knowing where you stand today can make all the difference to your result tomorrow.

Let’s start the conversation.
A confidential, data-backed market consultation could be the step that turns your property into Sydney’s next success story.