If it felt like a bunch of homes vanished from the market late last year, you were not imagining it.

In the second half of 2025, delistings climbed to one of the highest shares of inventory seen in about a decade for that time of year, as many sellers pulled their listings when they did not hit their price goals. Now, early 2026 data shows a noticeable jump in relistings, meaning many of those same homes are coming back as we head toward the spring market.

For homeowners in Cherry Hill, Marlton, Voorhees, Mount Laurel, and across South Jersey, this matters because it can change your competition, your pricing strategy, and your timing.

What “delisted” and “relisted” really mean

A delisted home is one that was taken off the market without selling. In one widely cited analysis, a home is considered delisted if it goes off market for more than 31 days without selling or going under contract.

A relisted home is a property that was listed for sale, removed, and then later put back on the market.

What happened in late 2025: Sellers hit pause

Nationally, delistings as a share of inventory reached about 5.5% in fall 2025, a decade high for that time of year in the data being referenced. And according to Realtor.com reporting tied to its trends research, delistings were running higher year over year through 2025 as sellers grew frustrated that buyers and sellers were not aligning on price.

On the ground, the reasons I see sellers pause often look like this:

• They did not get the price they wanted, and they would rather wait than negotiate.

• They could not find a home to buy, especially in towns where the “right” next home is scarce.

• School schedules kicked in and moving suddenly felt impossible.

• The holidays arrived, and sellers did not want showings, open houses, and disruption.

• Winter timing felt wrong, so they decided to relaunch when weather and buyer activity typically improve.

That last point is big in South Jersey. A lot of homeowners simply prefer to list at the end of winter or in spring, when homes show better and more buyers are back in the habit of touring.

What we’re seeing now in early 2026: The relisting jump

Here is the “boomerang” part.

An analysis using Altos Research data points to relistings rising year over year in January 2026. One snapshot showed relistings as a share of single family inventory increasing from 10.1% (Jan 2025) to 11.0% (Jan 2026), with total relistings rising from 64,410 to 76,426.

And Redfin found that about 1 in 5 delisted homes are re-listed in the months after being pulled, which helps explain why inventory can appear to “return” even if brand new listings are not exploding.

In plain English: many sellers are re-testing the market as spring approaches, often with a new plan.

What this means for South Jersey sellers in Cherry Hill, Marlton, Voorhees, and Mount Laurel

1) Expect more competition, especially from homes that were “almost right”

Some relisted homes will come back refreshed, re-priced, and re-marketed. If you are listing soon, your home may be competing against a similar property that got feedback last fall and is now trying again.

2) Pricing and presentation matter even more than timing

A lot of delistings happened because homes sat too long and sellers did not want to reduce the price. In 2026, the sellers who win are usually the ones who combine:

• Strong first impression (clean, bright, decluttered, sharp photos)

• Strategic pricing based on current buyer behavior (not last spring’s headlines)

• A marketing plan that creates urgency in the first 7 to 14 days

3) “We’ll just try again in spring” works best with a reset, not a repeat

If you pulled your listing in 2025 and you are thinking about relisting now, do not just turn it back on.

Instead, treat it like a relaunch:

• Review showing feedback and online engagement

• Fix the top 3 friction points (condition issues, layout pain points, curb appeal, lighting)

• Upgrade photos and copy if they did not stand out the first time

• Re-check comps, because the market you are re-entering may not be identical

Smart reasons to wait, and how to wait without losing momentum

If you delayed because you could not find a replacement home, school was starting, or the holidays hit, that is normal. The key is using the “off market” window wisely:

• Start browsing and lining up your next move now (even if you plan to buy later)

• Get inspections or contractor quotes proactively, so surprises do not derail you

• Plan your timeline around school breaks and your real life, not a generic calendar

• Build a pricing strategy that leaves room for negotiation without overshooting

What this means for buyers in South Jersey

If you are house hunting, the relisting jump is actually helpful:

• You may get a second chance at homes you liked last year

• Some relisted homes come back with price improvements or better condition

• A home that failed to sell before might now be a better fit if the seller is more realistic

Just make sure you understand why it was delisted. Was it overpriced, condition-related, or simply bad timing?

The spring 2026 market may feel “busy” even before brand-new inventory surges

The inventory boomerang is real: late 2025 delistings rose, and early 2026 relistings are increasing as sellers re-enter ahead of spring.

If you are considering selling in Cherry Hill, Marlton, Voorhees, Mount Laurel, or anywhere in South Jersey, the best move is a simple one: price it right, prep it right, and launch with a plan.

If you want, I can help you figure out:

• Whether relisting makes sense for your home right now

• What your best list price range is based on today’s competition

• The quickest prep items that typically produce the best return