Listings are sitting longer, open houses feel quiet, and the headlines make it sound like the market still has room to fall. That uncertainty is exactly why my clients asked me this question, and why the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” So let's go through a real conversation I had with some recent clients. If you’re trying to make sense of whether waiting helps or hurts you in this kind of market, this will give you a clearer way to think about timing, leverage, and what really matters.