Montreal snapshot — price movement +6.9%

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I have checked a limited group of Montreal detached homes between roughly C$394,200 and C$591,300, but I still cannot separate market movement from changes in the listing mix. The sample shows a 6.9% rise and about 105 days of marketing, with renovated properties appearing to move faster than dated ones.

My next thought is to divide the data by condition and tighter neighbourhood boundaries, then compare completed sales. Would new-listing volume or evidence of buyer financing difficulties add more context? I am also unsure what the listed service charges actually cover and whether buyers usually reflect them in a lower offer rather than negotiate the charge itself.
 
Start with recent completed sales, separated by condition. Asking prices and a 105-day median will not show whether the renovated homes actually achieved their numbers. On the service-charge point, buyers are more likely to judge the total cost than argue over the label. If the charge makes one house noticeably less attractive than a comparable property, the offer may simply be lower.
 
What does “service charges” mean in these listings? A recurring property-related charge, a one-off transaction cost, or payment for specific work? The answer changes the negotiation completely. I’d also narrow the neighbourhood boundaries. Two detached homes at the same price can face very different demand even within a relatively small part of Montreal.
 
I would not read much into +6.9% until you account for new-listing volume and withdrawn stock. If cheaper or poorer-condition properties were withdrawn while renovated homes completed, the apparent movement could rise without any individual home gaining that much. Sara’s completed-sales comparison is the useful one, but it should use similar location, condition and timing rather than the whole sample.
 
Seller motivation may explain more than the headline figure. Look at when the first cut happens, how large it is, and whether another cut follows. A home sitting for 105 days with no adjustment tells a different story from one reduced early because the seller needs certainty. I’d track the full marketing history where available, not just the current listing period.
 
Agreed on separating those cases, though I would add buyer financing. A renovated home may justify a higher offer because the buyer expects less work after completion, while a dated home requires both purchase funds and a repair budget. That can shrink the practical buyer pool even after a price cut. For the charge, ask whether it is recurring and whether the seller has any ability to alter it before assuming it is negotiable.
 
A workable next step is a small comparison table: neighbourhood, completed price, initial and final asking price, days marketed, condition, cuts, withdrawal status, recurring charges and obvious financing complications. Then compare renovated and dated homes separately. If +6.9% remains visible across similar completed sales, it is more persuasive; if it disappears, the result was probably mix-driven. Any unclear charge should be identified precisely before adjusting an offer for it.
 
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