If your Aventura condo isn't selling, the most likely reason is price: the typical Aventura home sold for about 7% below list price and went pending in around 135 days, while the homes Redfin calls "hot" sold for about 2% below list and went pending in around 57 days (Redfin, September 2026). In other words, the gap between what's selling and what's sitting is usually how close the list price is to what buyers think the unit is worth on day one.
Here's what the numbers say about the Aventura market right now and what you can do about a listing that has stalled.
How slow is the Aventura market right now?
Slow, but not as slow as last year. The median Aventura home took 137 days to sell over the three months ending September 2026, compared with 165 days a year earlier. The median sale price was about $457,000, down 3.8% year over year, and 214 homes sold, up from 186 (Redfin, September 2026).
Redfin gives Aventura a Compete Score of 3 out of 100, "Not Very Competitive," and notes that multiple offers are rare (Redfin, September 2026). So buyers are out there and more of them are closing than last year, but they are taking their time and negotiating.
That means a slow showing schedule in the first few weeks is normal. A listing that has been active for months with almost no showings is a different story.
What separates the condos that sell from the ones that sit?
The data points to three things.
- Pricing from day one. Hot homes sold at about 2% under list; the average home sold at about 7% under list (Redfin, September 2026). The units that move tend to be priced near the real market from the start, so buyers don't feel they need a big discount.
- Price cuts are common. 31.4% of Aventura homes had a price drop (Redfin, September 2026). If your unit is one of them, buyers can see that history, and a listing that keeps drifting down can look like there's a problem with it.
- Comparison with the unit next door. In a building with several units for sale, buyers line them up side by side: price per square foot, view, floor, renovations, and the building's fees and assessments. Your unit has to win that comparison, not just look good on its own.
Sale-to-list across Aventura was 93.1%, up 1.3 points from a year ago, and 4.3% of homes sold above list price (Redfin, September 2026). Sellers who price right still get close to asking.
Should I lower my price or change something else first?
Start by checking the facts before you cut. Look at what has actually closed in your building and the buildings around it in the last few months, not just what is listed. Asking prices in Aventura are often well above where units close.
Then look at how the listing is being shown. Are the photos current and bright? Does the listing explain the building's fees, any special assessment, and where the association stands on its inspections and reserves? Buyers in 2026 ask about those right away, and a listing that answers them up front avoids scaring people off later.
If the showings are steady but no offers come in, the price is usually the issue. If there are almost no showings, it may be the price, the presentation, or both.
I market every listing the way I show neighborhoods on my YouTube channel: video tours of the home and the area around it (https://www.youtube.com/@miamifineliving).
How long should I give it before making a change?
With a median of 137 days on market in Aventura (Redfin, September 2026), a few quiet weeks don't mean you've failed. But the first weeks on market are when your listing gets the most attention from buyers who are already watching the area.
A good rule: decide your review points before you list. Agree with your agent on what you'll look at after the first few weeks (showings, saves, feedback) and what you'll change if the numbers aren't there. That way a price adjustment is a plan, not a panic move.
If you're thinking about selling, or your current listing has stalled, you can read more about selling a home in Aventura or ask me for a free home value based on recent closed sales in your building.
FAQ
How long does it take to sell a condo in Aventura right now?
The median Aventura home took 137 days to sell over the three months ending September 2026, down from 165 days a year earlier (Redfin, September 2026).
How much below asking do Aventura homes sell?
The average home sold for about 7% below list price, and the sale-to-list ratio was 93.1%. Homes Redfin labels as hot sold for about 2% below list (Redfin, September 2026).
How many Aventura sellers are cutting their price?
31.4% of Aventura homes had a price drop, about the same as a year ago (Redfin, September 2026).
Source for all market numbers: Redfin, Aventura housing market, data for September 2026.
About the author
Roman Ivanov is a South Florida listing agent with Miami Fine Living by Roman Ivanov (Real Broker, LLC), helping homeowners sell condos and single-family homes in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale Beach, North Miami Beach and Hollywood. 160 career sales, licensed in Florida since 2014, and 5.0 on Google. Free home value: https://www.miamifineliving.net/home-value/ · (786) 909-4892