Come in strong
Homes sell for 98 to 99% of asking and there are few to choose from. Expect other offers, and have your financing approved before you book showings.
Are homes going over asking?
Not right now. In every Burlington neighbourhood, the typical home sold for a little under its asking price. Some areas are still much busier than others.
| Neighbourhood | Market | Sold vs asking | Days to sell | Months of homes for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside | Competitive | 99% | 23 | 1.4 |
| OrchardThe Orchard | Competitive | 99% | 23 | 2.3 |
| TansleyTansley Woods | Competitive | 99% | 29 | 4.2 |
| ApplebyElizabeth Gardens | Competitive | 98% | 31 | 1.7 |
| HeadonHeadon Forest | Competitive | 98% | 23 | 1.8 |
| Brant Hills | Competitive | 98% | 26 | 2.2 |
| Shoreacres | Competitive | 98% | 27 | 2.3 |
| Tyandaga | Balanced | 98% | 33 | 2.5 |
| RoseMillcroft | Balanced | 98% | 34 | 2.7 |
| BayviewAldershot | Balanced | 98% | 27 | 2.8 |
| Freeman | Balanced | 98% | 25 | 3.9 |
| Palmer | Balanced | 97% | 20 | 1.4 |
| Uptown | Balanced | 97% | 40 | 2.2 |
| AltonAlton Village | Balanced | 97% | 19 | 2.7 |
| Roseland | Balanced | 97% | 38 | 3.1 |
| LaSalleAldershot | Balanced | 97% | 35 | 3.8 |
| BrantDowntown | Room to negotiate | 96% | 32 | 3.9 |
| Rural BurlingtonKilbride, Lowville | Room to negotiate | 96% | 39 | 6.4 |
How to bid in each kind of market
Offer near asking
Most homes sell for 97 to 98% of asking. You can usually take a day to think, and a condition or two is normal.
Take your time
More homes for sale, or prices well under asking. Look at how long a home has been listed, and don't be afraid to offer below.
Source: TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Burlington, Q2 2026, April to June 2026. Sold vs asking is the average sale price as a share of the last list price. Months of homes for sale is the homes listed at the end of the quarter divided by monthly sales. Small neighbourhoods have few sales, so their numbers move more. Want to practise? Try the offer game. Want to know how a specific home might go? Ask me.