Early August Came in Hot
If August were a horse race, the first week was out of the gate like a rocket. From August 5th to 7th, Halifax buyers were clearly caffeinated and curious — showings hit 376, 440, and 453 respectively. That August 7th number? The highest of the entire month.
It’s not unusual to see a post-long-weekend boost as buyers get serious again, but this surge showed real intent. If you were listed that week, chances are your door got quite the workout.
A Steady Middle Stretch
After the early fireworks, things settled into a calm, steady rhythm. Between August 12th and 28th, showings hummed along in a 260–381 range most days. No wild spikes, no dramatic crashes — just steady traffic.
This kind of consistency is gold for sellers. It suggests there’s still demand simmering under the surface, even if it’s not boiling over.
Month-End Fizzles Out
Then came the late-August fade. Showings trailed off hard, bottoming out at just 203 on August 30th, well below the monthly average of about 315 per day.
Was it the end-of-summer distraction? Last-minute vacations before school starts? Likely both. But whatever the reason, buyers were clearly checking out mentally — and not checking out houses.
Weekend vs Weekday Whiplash
Throughout the month, there were regular dips and bumps that suggest classic weekend vs weekday dynamics — but without a perfect day-of-week overlay, it’s clear only that activity cycled consistently.
Still, the lesson stands: aim for mid-week to early weekend listings if you want to catch the bigger buyer waves.
Key Takeaways for Sellers
List early in the month if you can — that’s where the action is.
Expect steady-but-not-spiky traffic mid-month.
Avoid late-month launches unless you love tumbleweeds.
Even during dips, remember: serious buyers are still out there.
Want to know what this means for your specific home? 📊 I can run a custom showing-trend report for your price range and area — so you can hit the market when buyer eyeballs are at their peak.
📩 Contact Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group at Royal LePage Atlantic, to get started.
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