
Publish On: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Preparing to sell in Forest Hills, New York during June 2026
Forest Hills, NYFor sellers, the smartest move is to prepare the home and the price at the same time. The median sold price of $1,135,000 and the median list price of $1,138,000 are close, which tells me buyers are comparing value very carefully. The gap is tight.
The latest month included 68 active listings and 7 sales, with homes taking a median of 46 days in market. That is enough time for buyers to look around, which is why the first impression and the first number both matter so much.
I would not chase a high opening price just because a few homes sit near the top of the range. A listing that is easy to understand and easy to compare usually gets more serious attention than one that forces buyers to do the work for you.
Prepare the home so it shows well, line up your pricing against recent closings, and stay alert to the early response. If the first round of interest is quiet, adjust quickly and keep your listing competitive.


