🏡 Why Now Is a Great Time to Sell Your Home in Bakersfield
If you’ve been on the fence about selling your home in Bakersfield, 2025 might be the perfect moment to make your move. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or cashing in on your investment, market conditions are aligning in a way that could make this your most profitable opportunity yet.
Here’s why:
📈 1. Bakersfield Home Values Are Still Strong
While some areas in California have seen price drops, Bakersfield has remained steady and resilient. Thanks to ongoing demand, especially from buyers relocating from more expensive markets like L.A. and the Bay Area, home values here are holding firm—and in some neighborhoods, still rising.
✅ Bonus: If you've owned your home for more than 3-5 years, you're likely sitting on a healthy amount of equity.
🚪 2. Inventory Is Still Tight
Even with more listings hitting the market in spring and summer, there’s still a shortage of move-in-ready homes—especially in popular areas like Seven Oaks, the Northwest, and 93311. Fewer homes = more eyes on yours.
✅ Translation: Homes priced right and marketed well are often selling fast—and in some cases, with multiple offers.
📊 3. Interest Rates Are Stabilizing (and Buyers Are Re-Entering)
After months of rate volatility, many buyers are adjusting to today’s mortgage rates and jumping back into the market. With the Fed signaling fewer rate hikes, confidence is returning, and buyers are eager to lock something in before rates rise again.
✅ Your Advantage: More motivated buyers = a better chance of selling quickly at a great price.
🌞 4. Summer Is Peak Selling Season in Bakersfield
Families prefer to move during summer to avoid disrupting the school year. Combine that with longer daylight hours, better curb appeal, and easier showing schedules—and you’ve got the prime window to list.
✅ Now’s the time to prep and position your home for the summer rush.
🛠️ 5. You Can Maximize ROI With Minimal Updates
Many Bakersfield sellers are seeing great returns just by making small upgrades:
Fresh paint
Simple landscaping
Staging key areas like the kitchen and living room
With demand still outpacing supply, you don’t need a full renovation to stand out—just some smart prep and great marketing (which I can help with!).
🎯 Ready to See What Your Home Could Sell For?
As a local realtor who knows Bakersfield inside and out, I’d be honored to help you explore your options. Whether you’re just curious about your home’s value or seriously thinking about selling, now is a great time to talk.
📲 Call/text me at 661-578-3008
📩 Or email me at chrisdavis@bakersfieldshomevalues.com
Let’s talk strategy and timing—and make the most of this strong seller’s market together.
Chris Davis
Wayside Homes – Miramar International Riverwalk
Your Local Bakersfield Realtor
DRE# 02195874