Allison Mireau of Real Connect Group explaining why Staten Island homes are taking longer to sell this spring

Why Staten Island Homes Are Sitting Longer This Spring

Home Selling
April 22, 2026•3 min read

Noticed more "For Sale" signs staying up a little longer this spring?

You are not wrong.

Homes across Staten Island are taking more time to sell than they did a year or two ago. Not across the board. Not in every neighborhood. But enough that sellers are starting to feel it.

Here is what is actually happening, and what it means if you are thinking about listing.

I am Allison Mireau with Real Connect Group. Let's get into it.

What's changed

A few things are moving at once.

  • Buyers have more choices. Inventory has loosened up. That is good news for buyers. It means sellers can no longer assume three offers by Monday.

  • Rates are still a factor. Mortgage costs shape what buyers can actually afford. When payments stretch, offers get more cautious.

  • Pricing from last year does not work this year. Homes priced off 2023 comps are sitting. Homes priced off recent, real sales are moving.

  • Buyers are pickier. Condition matters more now. Dated kitchens, deferred repairs, and odd layouts get passed over faster than they used to.

None of this means the market is broken. It means it has shifted.

Where it shows up most

Not every part of Staten Island is moving at the same pace.

  • Mid-Island neighborhoods like New Springville and Bulls Head are steady, but picky buyers are slowing things down.

  • South Shore towns like Annadale, Huguenot, and Tottenville still pull strong interest for well-prepped homes.

  • North Shore is a tale of two markets. Move-in ready sells. Fixer-uppers linger.

  • East Shore homes near the water are moving, but flood insurance questions add friction.

If your home has been sitting, the reason is usually one of three things. Price, presentation, or exposure.

What sellers can do right now

A few honest moves that actually help.

  • Reset the price based on current comps. Not last spring. Not your neighbor's Zillow estimate. Real, closed sales from the last 60 to 90 days.

  • Address the obvious. Paint. Declutter. Fix the small stuff buyers use to knock $20,000 off.

  • Stage the photos, not just the house. Most buyers decide online first. If the listing photos do not land, the showings do not happen.

  • Rework the marketing. If your home has been up for weeks with the same tired photos and description, buyers have already scrolled past it.

As a Staten Island real estate expert, I can tell you within a walkthrough whether the issue is price, prep, or promotion. Usually it is a mix.

The part I will not pretend to know

I am not a mortgage advisor, tax professional, or attorney. If you are weighing a sale against financial, tax, or legal questions, talk to the right expert. I can refer you to people I trust.

All of our work follows the Fair Housing Act, RESPA, the NAR Code of Ethics, and the real estate commission guidelines for New York and New Jersey.

If your home is sitting, or you are thinking about listing

Do not wait for the market to "come back." It is here. It just rewards different sellers now.

The ones who price right, prepare well, and market smart are still closing.

Have questions about selling your home or relocating? Reach out to Allison today.

Call: 646.266.0188 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rconnectrealty.com

Contact Allison today to sell your home in SI.

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Bringing extensive knowledge and experience of the Real Estate market, Allison offers her clients an outstanding level of service. Honesty and integrity are two characteristics that have helped Allison build a business of repeat clients and referrals. She has been selling Real Estate since 2014 and became a Top Producer in 2016. Allison's hard work and dedication to her clients have consistently Tripled her amount of Business every year. She specializes in helping people making a local move, selling their current home and purchasing another, but likes working with first time buyers as well since she can relate to them! While the process can be stressful, Allison focuses on making the transition as smooth and stress free as possible by getting to know her clients and meeting their needs. She always works with one goal in mind: to better serve her clients using the latest technology & marketing strategies, but without forgetting that "old-fashioned" values like professionalism and morals still matter to people, a lot. During a transaction as emotionally and financially important as buying or selling a home, the person who holds your hand during the process needs to be an expert, but also genuinely care about their client's and their families best interest. When Allison is not selling Real Estate, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also Volunteer's at local charities and fundraisers.

Allison Mireau

Bringing extensive knowledge and experience of the Real Estate market, Allison offers her clients an outstanding level of service. Honesty and integrity are two characteristics that have helped Allison build a business of repeat clients and referrals. She has been selling Real Estate since 2014 and became a Top Producer in 2016. Allison's hard work and dedication to her clients have consistently Tripled her amount of Business every year. She specializes in helping people making a local move, selling their current home and purchasing another, but likes working with first time buyers as well since she can relate to them! While the process can be stressful, Allison focuses on making the transition as smooth and stress free as possible by getting to know her clients and meeting their needs. She always works with one goal in mind: to better serve her clients using the latest technology & marketing strategies, but without forgetting that "old-fashioned" values like professionalism and morals still matter to people, a lot. During a transaction as emotionally and financially important as buying or selling a home, the person who holds your hand during the process needs to be an expert, but also genuinely care about their client's and their families best interest. When Allison is not selling Real Estate, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also Volunteer's at local charities and fundraisers.

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