Brampton apartment sold at devastating loss after 9 failed attempts to sell

A Brampton apartment sold at a significant loss this month demonstrates just how unpredictable prices in the GTA's real estate market can be. 

The unit's complex history was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @ShaziGoalie, who regularly shares notable happenings in the province's real estate market. 

According to its listing, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment boasts just over 1,100 square feet of living space, "extensive" renovations including a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, and a large balcony with sunset exposure. 

The unit was first sold in February 2022 for $725,000 — at a time when cheaper borrowing rates contributed to skyrocketing prices and heightened demand throughout Ontario. 

Just a year and a half later, the apartment was listed for just over $589,000, and again one month later for $574,000. 

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$238K loss on a Brampton condo bought at the height of the market.

After paying $126K over asking for this 3 bedroom Brampton condo in 2022, the owner relists it 9️⃣ times before it's sold for a whopping 33% loss. 😱🏠

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— Shazi (@ShaziGoalie) June 28, 2024

The unit was re-listed at the same price again in February and March 2024, although it failed to attract any buyers. In April 2024, the sellers slashed a few thousand dollars off the apartment's price tag and re-listed it for $499,000. 

Despite this hefty discount, the apartment sat on the market, and was re-listed three times through May 2024 at various price points between $509,000 and $549,000. 

Finally, the home was re-listed for $489,000 this month and eventually sold for $487,000 — exactly $238,000 less than it was originally sold for just two years prior. 

According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) latest report, slow home sales through the GTA during May benefitted prospective buyers, who had the advantage of negotiating lower prices. 

However, the report notes that as demand picks up through the region, sellers will see renewed pressure on home prices as competition between buyers continues to increase. 

"As borrowing costs decrease over the next 18 months, more buyers are expected to enter the market, including many first-time buyers," added TRREB President Jennifer Pearce.

"This will open up much-needed space in a relatively tight rental market."