Most agents obsess over price.
Serious analysts obsess over speed.
Because in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, or Doha — the real signal isn’t how high or low the price moves…
It’s how fast listings get absorbed.
Welcome to the metric that separates average agents from real market thinkers:
Days on Market (DOM).
Why Speed Beats Price as a Market Signal
Price can stay flat for months — even when a storm is building behind the scenes.
But DOM reacts instantly.
When the average Days on Market drops from 60 days to 30, this isn’t noise.
This is a demand wave forming.
And if you’re the agent who sees it first?
You become the smartest voice in your community — the one owners and investors trust.
Think of DOM like traffic flow
- Fast movement = high demand.
- Slow movement = cooling demand.
Simple. Smart. Actionable.
This is why serious developers, portfolio managers, and top-performing agents use DOM as a leading indicator — not a lagging one.
How Agents Misread the Market (and Lose Opportunities)
Most agents wait for prices to change.
But by the time prices change, the opportunity is already gone.
Here’s the real pattern across UAE/GCC markets:
- DOM drops first.
- Leads increase.
- Multiple offers return.
- Prices rise.
- Owners suddenly believe they can sell.
If you understand this chain, you can:
- Advise owners before the market spikes
- Position buyers before competition heats up
- Build trust by sounding smarter (because you are)
This is the “market analyst mindset” every agent needs in 2025.
How to Track DOM Like a Real Analyst
Use these steps:
Pick a micro-market (not a whole city)
Think: Downtown Dubai 1BR, Dubai Hills townhouses, JVC studios, Al Reef villas.
Track DOM weekly, not monthly
The market moves faster than you think.
Compare active vs sold DOM
If sold DOM is dropping faster — buyers are absorbing inventory quickly.
Look for a 20–40% change
Example:
60 days → 30 days = demand wave
30 days → 20 days = hot zone
Pair DOM with one more indicator
Use:
- inventory levels
- enquiry volume
- price reductions
- off-plan launches
DOM alone is powerful — but DOM + one more metric makes you unbeatable.
What to Tell Owners When DOM Drops
Use this script:
“Listings in your area are now selling in almost half the time compared to last month. This means demand is rising, and you have a strategic window to sell with stronger positioning.”
This is how you impress developers, landlords, and serious investors using data, not pressure.
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