Why 2026 Could Be the Year to Sell Your Fernie Home | Fernie Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about selling your Fernie home? 2026 may be your best window yet. In this episode, Phil Gadd of First Tracks Real Estate Group breaks down why next year’s market could deliver top-dollar results — from BCREA’s bullish forecasts to Fernie’s tightening inventory and surging buyer demand. A must-listen for homeowners looking to maximize equity and time their move perfectly.

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Thinking about selling your Fernie home 2026 could be the one year where timing seriously matters. Provincial momentum, a tightening local market, and buyers coming back with confidence. So stick around and I'll show you why. Now could be the perfect time to prepare. Hey, I'm Phil Gadd with First Tracks Real Estate Group, and I'm gonna cut through the noise and walk you through why 2026 looks like a strategic moment to sell. this isn't hype. It's a convergence of hard data and local trends, provincial recovery and surging local demand and shrinking inventory. If you own here, you'll definitely want to hear this. So a provincial tailwind, let's start at the top. British Columbia's market is expected to rebound in 2026 With B-C-R-E-A projects, MLS sales could rise more than 10% next year. That's a big lift for buyer confidence across the province. So what this means for Ferny is simple, more active buyers, more competition, and more reason to list when the tide is rising. why Ferny is different, the local dynamics. Ferny isn't just another market, it's a lifestyle destination. Skiing, mountain biking, the Elk River, a real community vibe. buyers will pay for that. Over the last decade, Ferny has shown consistent growth. Average annual appreciation is solid, and since 2021, values have accelerated coupled that long-term demand with the recent surge in bioactivity, and you get a very, very powerful local push. So what is changing right now? Numbers matter the most. Demand spike. We saw big jumps in sold activity in 2025. Evidence of pent up buyers reentering the market. Falling inventory. Active listings are down materially year over year. Less supply same or growing demand equals stronger seller leverage prices are up and projections show the market is on track to cross key benchmarks. This year in 2025, all signs pointing towards 2026 being a strong year for sellers. What buyers are looking for in 2026. If you want top dollar, your place must match what buyers want. Turnkey lifestyle, access, trails, ski proximity, river energy, efficient upgrades and income options. buyers are paying premiums for homes ready to move into that fit a modern mountain lifestyle practical prep, what to do now. don't wait until the market peaks. Start preparing today, assess, get a market evaluation and understand your value and equity. Tidy the big ticket items, kitchens, bathrooms. Curb appeal High. ROI. Show income potential if you can document your rental history or suite layouts, simple sustainability upgrades, heat pumps, ev ready wiring, et cetera, can go a long way to help preparation turns. Good timing into amazing results. So why me? Why first Tracks Real Estate Group? Why partner with us? It's about creating a strategy, local data, off market networks, and global reach. I've been living here for 16 plus years working here, running businesses and raising my family. My team keeps a private database of buyers and taps exp luxuries international marketing to put your property in front of the right people. We don't just list your property, we position it and we sell it. The international angle, why exp luxury Ferney buyers aren't always local. We're seeing more and more buyers come from overseas. Exp luxury connects your home to high net worth buyers across 25 plus countries and premium publications such as the Wall Street Journal. 42.4 million digital readers per month the Rob Report readers with an average household net worth of 2.75 million. manchin Global 2.3 million monthly unique users. marketWatch and Barron's 40 plus million monthly users. And we also reach 80 plus international sites. Global distribution is 70 plus key markets. this global exposure can turn a local listing into a competitive bidding scenario, which is exactly what you want if you are aiming for your top dollar. So watch. Next week's video actually is we take a much, much deeper dive into exp luxury. So really, what is the bottom line? Why sell in 2026? provincial recovery, renewed buyer appetite and shrinking inventory equal a rare window for sellers. If you've built equity in Fernie 2026 is a strategic moment to convert that equity into a strong financial outcome. But success depends on preparation and the right strategy. So what's the next step? let's get tactical. If you are thinking about selling in 2026. Don't wait. Book a free confidential consultation with me, will assess your property and provide a CMA report for market value map upgrades and build a timeline so you're ready when the market turns. So thanks once again for listening. If you do own a Ferny home and want actionable advice, give me a call 7 7 8 7 4 5 0 3 4 7 or click the link below this video and book a no obligation consultation with me. And don't forget to subscribe for more market updates and practical guides. until next time, I'm Phil Gad First Tracks real Estate group. Stay focused, stay informed, and keep building that property mindset.