The Hidden Cost of Listing Stagnancy: Understanding "Buyer Blood-in-the-Water" Syndrome

The Hidden Cost of Listing Stagnancy: Understanding "Buyer Blood-in-the-Water" Syndrome

Michael Cowling
Published on: 22/09/2026

Past 60 days on market? Learn how "buyer blood-in-the-water" syndrome shifts buyer psychology and erodes your negotiating leverage over time.

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