By Rebecca Sabot, Real Estate Agent
© 2025 Rebecca Sabot. All rights reserved.

If you’re Googling “how long does it take to sell a house in Bismarck ND,” you’re really asking about Days on Market (DOM)—the average number of days a home is listed before it goes under contract.

Using the attached Great North MLS / InfoSparks data (pulled 12/29/2025, monthly calculation), the average days on market in Bismarck for November 2025 is 38 days.

And yes—if you’re selling, buying, or just being nosy (respect), this number matters.

The Latest Average Days on Market in Bismarck: 38 Days (November 2025)

Here’s the trend the data shows for November over the last three years:

Quick takeaways (human translation)

• Bismarck is averaging 38 DOM (for November 2025).

• That’s 7 days longer than November 2024 (31 → 38, about +22.6%).

• Compared to November 2023 (25 → 38), it’s up 13 days (+52%).

• Bismarck is still moving faster than the overall MLS in November 2025: 38 vs 43 (about 5 days quicker).

What “Days on Market” Actually Tells You

Average DOM is a temperature check on the Bismarck ND real estate market:

• Higher DOM often means more buyer hesitation, pricing that’s too ambitious, or seasonal slowdowns.

• Lower DOM usually points to strong demand, good pricing, and homes that show well.

Important detail: DOM is an average, which means one overpriced listing that sits forever can pull the number up—like that one friend who always turns a “quick dinner” into a three-hour event.

Why November DOM Is Usually Different in Bismarck (Hello, Winter)

November is not a neutral month in North Dakota. Buyers are thinking about:

• weather, holidays, travel

• limited daylight for showings

• moving logistics (and their will to live)

So a longer DOM in November doesn’t automatically mean “bad market.” It often means different strategy.

What This Means If You’re Selling a Home in Bismarck

If the market is averaging 38 days in November, your goal is to be the listing that doesn’t need the full 38.

The 3 levers that move DOM the most

1. Price it right from day one
   Pricing is marketing. Overpricing is… a long-term relationship with “No showings.”

2. Presentation matters (a lot)
   Clean, bright, uncluttered, and photographed like you actually want people to click.

3. Your first 7–10 days are critical
   Early activity is a signal to buyers (and algorithms). If you miss that window, DOM often climbs.

As a full time realtor in Bismarck, I watch DOM and local showing activity constantly so we can adjust strategy fast—not after the listing has already gone stale.

What This Means If You’re Buying in Bismarck

DOM at 38 days can mean:

• slightly more time to evaluate options (nice)

• a better chance to negotiate on listings that have been sitting (also nice)

• BUT the best homes can still move quickly—especially if they’re priced right and in a desirable neighborhood

Translation: the market can be “slower” and still competitive in pockets.

Want the Most Accurate Number for Your Neighborhood?

“Average DOM in Bismarck” is a great headline statistic—but your real answer depends on:

• price range

• property type

• location (neighborhoods vary a lot)

• condition/upgrades

• how it compares to recent sold comps

If you tell me the area and price point, I can give you a tighter, more useful benchmark than one citywide average.