Wondering how the Forrest and Lamar County housing market is doing halfway through 2025? This post breaks down key real estate stats from January to June 2025—average home prices, days on market, inventory levels, and seller success trends—to help you decide if now’s the time to sell your home in the Hattiesburg area.
📊 Forrest & Lamar County Market Update: What the Numbers Really Mean for Sellers (June 2025)
Thinking about selling your home in Forrest or Lamar County? Here’s what the latest real estate data from the first half of 2025 means for your home value—and your strategy.
🏠 Spoiler: We’re still in a seller’s market, but buyers are getting pickier. If you’re on the fence about selling, now’s the time to take a closer look at your equity and your timing.
🔍 What’s Happening in the Local Market?
📍 Lamar County
- Average Sales Price: $374,106
- Homes Sold: 64
- % of List Price Received: 97.0%
- Average Days on Market: 59
- Inventory: 4.4 months
📍 Forrest County
- Average Sales Price: $284,171
- Homes Sold: 66
- % of List Price Received: 96.7%
- Average Days on Market: 60
- Inventory: 3.6 months
The takeaway? Homes are still selling fast and for strong prices—but your pricing strategy has to be on point.
📈 What These Numbers Mean for You
1. We’re Still in a Seller’s Market
With inventory below the 6-month mark (the balance between a buyer’s and seller’s market), sellers still have the upper hand—especially in Forrest County, where inventory is tight at just 3.6 months.
If you’re in Oak Grove, Midtown, or Petal, your home may be in high demand.
2. Pricing Matters More Than Ever
Even with steady demand, today’s buyers are informed and selective. Homes in both counties are selling for about 96.7%–97% of their list price. That means pricing it right from day one gives you the best shot at a quick, clean offer.
3. Faster Sales = Less Stress
With average days on market around 60, you’re looking at a smooth timeline for selling and buying. The homes that get scooped up the fastest? The ones that hit the market looking polished and priced to match buyer expectations.
🧠 Beth’s Take: What Smart Sellers Are Doing Right Now
After nearly 30 years in Hattiesburg real estate, I can tell you the sellers who win in this market are:
- Pricing based on comps—not guesswork
- Staging and prepping their homes before going live
- Using digital marketing (pro photos, floor plans, ads)
- Listing before the fall inventory surge
🧮 Let’s Talk Equity: You May Have More Than You Think
Median home values in the Purvis area are up 2.4% over the past year, and list prices are up even more—17.85% year-over-year according to RPR data.
This kind of appreciation means you might have more equity than you think. Whether you’re:
- Looking to upsize or downsize
- Planning to relocate
- Or just want to know your numbers
…I’ll run a personalized, no-pressure home equity report just for you.
💡 Bonus: Top Buyer Trends I’m Seeing Right Now
Here’s what buyers in the Hattiesburg area want in 2025:
- Open floor plans with kitchen islands
- Home offices or flex space
- Outdoor living—porches, patios, fenced yards
- Energy efficiency and smart-home tech
- Turnkey-ready homes (painted, cleaned, updated)
If you’re checking any of those boxes, you’re already ahead of the competition.
📲 Ready to Talk Strategy?
If you’re even a little curious about what your home is worth—or what the best timing might be—I’m here to help you sort it out with no pressure.
📞 Call/Text: (601) 606-3001
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.bethscharwath.com
📍 Bottom Line
The Forrest and Lamar County markets are still strong—but strategy matters. The right timing, pricing, and marketing can make a major difference.
Let’s find out what your home could sell for—and how to make that number work in your favor.
Beth Scharwath
RE/MAX Real Estate Partners
(601) 296-2001
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