Published July 20, 2025

Should You Sell Your Maui Home in 2025? Here’s Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time

Written by Todd Hudson

Oceanfront homes along the Maui coast with a vibrant 2025 market outlook

🏡 2025: A Window of Opportunity for Maui Homeowners?

If you've been thinking about selling your Maui home, 2025 might just be the year to do it.

While national headlines talk about market uncertainty, Maui remains a high-demand, low-inventory market—and serious buyers are still looking for homes just like yours.

At The 808 Team, we’re helping sellers make the most of current conditions. Here’s why 2025 could be your ideal time to list.

📊 Maui Inventory Is Still Tight

Despite seasonal fluctuations, Maui continues to face limited inventory in many neighborhoods. Buyers are still competing for quality listings—especially:

Homes with ocean views
Turnkey properties in Kihei, Wailea, and Lahaina
Upcountry homes with acreage or unique character

💡 In June 2025, active listings were down nearly 10% year-over-year in key areas like South Maui.
Low supply = more seller leverage.

💵 Home Values Are Holding Strong

While we’re not seeing the massive price jumps of 2021–2022, property values in Maui have remained resilient. Well-priced homes are still selling quickly—especially those that show well and are priced strategically.

Even with rising interest rates, buyer demand remains strong in Hawaii’s lifestyle and relocation markets.

📈 Recent comps show many sellers getting close to 97–99% of list price.

📊 What the Latest Maui Market Data Shows

According to the REALTORS® Association of Maui, the median price for single-family homes in June 2025 was $1,315,000, a 5.7% decline year-over-year—but still well above pre-pandemic levels.

The number of new listings for single-family homes dropped by 23.9%, contributing to continued low inventory. And homes are still selling—just taking a bit longer, with a median days on market of 134.

🧠 Prices have dipped slightly, but low inventory continues to give sellers a strong position—especially with a well-priced, well-presented home.

🚨 Waiting Could Mean Missing the Peak

Some sellers are waiting for the "perfect market." But here's the truth: the longer you wait, the more risk you take on.

Interest rates could rise again, limiting buyer budgets
More homes could hit the market, increasing competition
Future tax law changes could impact real estate investment returns

Selling now allows you to take advantage of current demand before the next shift.

🧠 Are You Emotionally Ready to Sell?

The numbers matter—but so does your lifestyle.

Are you planning to downsize or relocate?
Tired of maintaining a second home?
Want to cash out and reinvest elsewhere?

We can help you evaluate not just the market—but your goals.

🏠 Top Reasons People Are Selling in Maui in 2025

Everyone’s situation is unique—but here are the top motivations we’re seeing from Maui sellers this year:

1. Cashing Out Equity While Prices Remain High

Many longtime owners have seen significant appreciation over the past 5–10 years. With values still strong, some are choosing to sell now and put that equity to work elsewhere—whether it’s a mainland property, retirement fund, or lifestyle change.

2. Changing Lifestyle or Life Stage

Whether it’s a growing family, retirement, or relocating for work, sellers are using this window to transition into their next chapter—without waiting for the “perfect” moment.

3. No Longer Using the Property Often

Owners of second homes are finding they’re not visiting Maui as much as they used to. Rather than carrying maintenance costs and overhead, they’re choosing to sell and simplify.

4. Downsizing or Right-Sizing

Empty nesters or retirees often realize they don’t need as much space anymore. Selling a larger home to move into something more manageable—or closer to amenities—can be both financially and emotionally rewarding.

🎯 Case Study: Sold in 8 Days Above Asking

A seller in South Kihei contacted us in early 2025, unsure whether to wait. We listed their home at $1.295M—just under the latest comp—and generated 3 offers within the first weekend. The home sold in 13 days, $15,000 over asking, with almost no contingencies.