Redfin: US home sellers offer buyer concessions in 44.7% of August sales, highest since 2020

Redfin analysis showed sellers granted concessions in 44.7% of U.S. home sales in August 2026, a record for August. Data pointed to a buyer-friendly market, with more listings and fewer bidders pushing sellers to cover closing costs or repairs. Sun Belt metros led concessions; Atlanta reached 72.8%, with Charlotte at 67.9% and Phoenix at 67.4%. Concessions were rare in tighter markets; San Jose posted 4.2%, New York 5.7%, San Francisco 18.6%. Double discounts increased; 15.8% of August sales paired a price cut with a concession. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Redfin Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)