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May Market Brief – GMLRA Highlights

July 1, 2026

Discover the latest real estate trends with the Monthly Market Brief from the Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association, powered by Georgia MLS (GAMLS) data.


Inventory remained elevated in May 2026, with 332 new listings and 887 active listings, providing buyers with a broader selection of homes across the market. Compared to April, sales activity strengthened, with sales volume increasing to $56.1 million and 127 homes sold. Year-over-year, sales volume and closed sales posted solid gains, while active listings continued to rise.

Although units put under contract declined compared to both last month and last year, the median sales price edged up to $335,000 from April, despite remaining below last year's level. Overall, increased inventory and solid closed-sales activity indicate a market that remains active as the summer selling season begins.

 

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Quick Snapshot of May 2026 Key Metrics

 
Metric Value Y/Y M/M
Sales Volume $56,058,650 +14.8% +6.6%
Units Sold 127 +16.5% +7.6%
Units Put Under Contract 111 -24.5% -3.5%
Median Sales Price $335,000 -4.3% +1.5%
New Listings 332 +7.8% -7.8%
Active Listings 887 +18.7% +6.6%
About the PCBR Market Brief

The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® (PCBR)  Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.

*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.

About the Pickens County Board of REALTORS®

The Pickens County Board serves as a central source of information for our members and our main focus are real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in our industry and representing our REALTOR® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community. Throughout its history, the Pickens County Board has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Pickens area. The Board has contributed to various charities over the years by hosting fundraisers.

About First Multiple Listing Service

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers.  Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers.  For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.

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