Real Estate Absorption Rate Calculator
The absorption rate is a crucial metric in real estate that helps determine how quickly homes are selling in a particular market. It's essentially a measure of market speed. The absorption rate is calculated by dividing the number of homes sold in a specific period by the number of homes currently available for sale. A higher absorption rate indicates a seller's market, where demand is strong, and homes are selling quickly. Conversely, a lower absorption rate suggests a buyer's market, where homes are taking longer to sell, and there might be more inventory.
Understanding the absorption rate is vital for sellers, buyers, and real estate professionals. For sellers, it can inform pricing strategies and marketing efforts. For buyers, it provides insight into the competitive landscape and negotiation power. Real estate investors and developers use it to assess market viability and potential returns. The standard period for calculating absorption rate is typically one month, but it can also be calculated on a quarterly or yearly basis for a broader market view.
function calculateAbsorptionRate() {
var homesSold = parseFloat(document.getElementById("homesSold").value);
var activeListings = parseFloat(document.getElementById("activeListings").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var absorptionRate = 0;
var marketCondition = "";
if (isNaN(homesSold) || isNaN(activeListings) || homesSold < 0 || activeListings 0.15) { // Example thresholds, can be adjusted
marketCondition = "This indicates a strong Seller's Market.";
} else if (absorptionRate >= 0.10 && absorptionRate <= 0.15) {
marketCondition = "This indicates a balanced market.";
} else {
marketCondition = "This indicates a Buyer's Market.";
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = "
Absorption Rate Results
" +
"Homes Sold Last Month: " + homesSold + "" +
"Active Listings Currently: " + activeListings + "" +
"
Absorption Rate: " + absorptionRate.toFixed(4) + " (Homes Sold per Active Listing)" +
"" + marketCondition + "";
}
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