The Oklahoma City Market Is Shifting in Buyers’ Favor
If you have been waiting for the market to calm down, this may be the window you have been looking for.
The January 2026 Greater Oklahoma City Market Report shows meaningful changes compared to last year :
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New listings are up 6.9 percent
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Active inventory is up 12.9 percent
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Months of supply increased 16.3 percent
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Seller concessions rose to 52.9 percent
That combination creates opportunity.
You Have More Homes to Choose From
Active listings increased nearly 13 percent year over year .
That means less pressure and fewer rushed decisions. Buyers can compare homes, negotiate strategically, and avoid the intense bidding wars we saw in previous years.
Inventory growth also means homes are not disappearing overnight in most price ranges.
Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Median days on market is now 57 days, up 7.5 percent year over year .
This matters for buyers.
When homes sit longer:
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Sellers become more flexible
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Price reductions become more common
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Concessions increase
This gives you room to negotiate.
Over Half of Sellers Are Offering Concessions
52.9 percent of sellers are offering concessions .
That can mean help with:
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Closing costs
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Rate buy downs
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Repairs
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Credits at closing
This is one of the most buyer-friendly shifts we have seen recently.
Home Prices Are Stable
The median sales price in the Oklahoma City metro is $250,772, down just 0.4 percent year over year .
Prices are not falling dramatically. They are stabilizing.
This is important.
You are not buying into volatility. You are buying into a steady market with improved negotiating power.
What This Means for You as a Buyer
Right now, you have:
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More inventory
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More time
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More negotiation leverage
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More sellers willing to work with you
The key is having a strategy.
Not every home is negotiable. Not every seller is flexible. The right approach depends on price range, neighborhood, and days on market.
If you are thinking about buying in Canadian County, Cleveland County, or anywhere in the Greater Oklahoma City area, we should look at the micro trends that affect your target neighborhood.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Get the Oklahoma City Buyer Guide
The market is shifting.
Inventory is higher. Negotiation power is improving. Concessions are more common.
But buying successfully in this environment still requires a clear strategy.
If you are serious about purchasing in 2026, the first step is understanding exactly how to compete, negotiate, and structure a winning offer in today’s Oklahoma City market.
Download the Oklahoma City Buyer Guide for:
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Step by step breakdown of the buying process
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How to negotiate seller concessions
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How to protect yourself during inspections
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How to compete without overpaying
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What to expect from contract to closing
The market rewards prepared buyers.
