What is absorption rate in homebuilding? | Sales & Marketing Glossary

Absorption rate is the pace of net sales in a community or submarket, usually measured as homes sold per month.

Why It Matters

Absorption is the demand signal that should drive starts pace, pricing timing, and takedown velocity.

How It Works

Teams track absorption by product and price band, then compare against standing inventory and months of supply.

Pro Tip

Always compare like-for-like comp sets; blended averages hide actionable signal.

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