After vacation slowdown, the real estate market springs to life. August/September 2025 is golden period for buyers – sellers want to finalize transactions before year-end, and competition among buyers is lower than in spring!
Why now? Owners who didn’t sell in spring are more price-flexible (-5-8% negotiations). Fewer viewers = more time for decision. New offers after vacation – fresh on market. Time to move before new school year 2026.
August 2025 numbers: New offers in Kraków: +45% vs July. Average sale time: 52 days (vs 38 days in spring). Apartments with price reduction: 34% (vs 20% in May). Average reduction: 4.7% from initial price.
Autumn strategies: Monitor new offers daily in morning (best disappear in 48h). Be ready with financing – September is mortgage application boom. View on weekdays – less competition. Negotiate furniture/appliances in price – sellers often don’t want to move with them.
September bargains: Investment apartments – students didn’t find tenants. Suburban houses – families stayed in city. Luxury apartments – owners need cash for autumn investments. Post-vacation rental apartments – owners tired of Airbnb.
Autumn traps: Hidden defects visible in summer (moisture after rains). Heating bills – ask for history. Neighbor renovations – September is peak. Parking – check in evening when everyone’s back.
Golden tip: Schedule viewing at 4-5pm. You’ll see apartment in natural light and check return traffic from work!
📍 Eternel – Real Estate Agency
al. Jana Pawła II 58, unit 2.1, Kraków
📞 +48 577 707 032 (WhatsApp, Telegram)
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