Something unusual is happening at the top of the Las Vegas market. Homes priced at $2 million and up are closing more often than they did a year ago, and yet there are more of them for sale than buyers can absorb quickly. If you own a $2M+ home in Henderson, Summerlin or anywhere in the valley, both facts matter to how you price and prepare. Here is what the MLS data shows and how I would approach a sale right now.
More $2M+ Sales, and More Supply at the Same Time
According to an MLS-based luxury market report tabulating closings from October 2025 through September 2026, homes at $2 million and up across Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City recorded 545 closings, up 17.5% from 464 in the prior 12 months. Over the same window, closings across the whole market slipped 1.9%.
The same report counted 566 active listings at $2 million and up on November 1, 2026. Against the past year's sales pace, that works out to 12.5 months of supply, compared with 5.0 months for the whole market. In plain terms: if no new $2M+ listing came on the market, it would take more than a year to sell what is already available.
The broader market is loosening too. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on October 19, 2026 that valley-wide inventory reached about 6.2 months as of early October, its highest level in four years, citing MLS figures tracked by a local agent.
Prices are flat, not falling
The median $2M+ sale was $2,900,000, up 1.8% from $2,850,000 a year earlier, per the same MLS-based luxury market report. That is a stable market. What changed is leverage. The median $2M+ home took 42 days to go under contract, up from 34, and 81% sold below their final list price.
Why Asking Prices Are the Wrong Benchmark
On November 1, 2026, the median asking price of active $2M+ listings was $3,195,000, roughly 10% above the $2.9M median closing. The homes still for sale are, by definition, the ones that have not sold. If you price off your neighbors' asking prices, you are pricing against the shelf, not against what buyers actually paid.
The cost of overpricing shows up clearly in the data. Among $1.2M+ closings in the report, homes that went under contract within 14 days closed at a median 97.9% of their original asking price. Homes that sat 181 days or more closed at 87.4%, a median $299,500 below their first price.
Your Community Matters More Than the Tier
A tier-wide average hides big differences between neighborhoods. The MLS-based luxury market report measured $1M+ supply by community as of November 1, 2026:
- Anthem Country Club: 4.4 months of supply, with a 27-day median time to contract. That is tighter than the whole market.
- MacDonald Highlands: 9.8 months of supply, with a 51-day median.
- The Ridges: 12.0 months of supply, with a 66-day median.
- Ascaya: 20.0 months of supply.
- The Summit Club: 1.5 months of supply on a very small sample.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal found the same spread in days on market: an average of 24 days in Anthem versus 185 days in The Ridges, with months of inventory ranging from about three in some communities to 38 in others.
What that means for your pricing
In a tighter community like Anthem Country Club, a well-priced home can still sell quickly, so you can price close to the most recent closed sales and expect real activity in the first few weeks. In deeper communities like MacDonald Highlands, The Ridges or Ascaya, buyers have choices and they know it. There, your price needs to stand out against comparable listings from day one.
How I Would Price a $2M+ Home Right Now
1. Start from closed sales in your enclave
Pull the last six to twelve months of closings in your community and price tier, weighting the most recent most heavily. Ignore what nearby listings are asking.
2. Win the first 30 days
The first weeks bring the most qualified attention. A price that looks right against the closed comps draws showings; a price that needs to "come down later" usually ends up lower than if it had launched correctly.
3. Set a review date before you list
Agree in advance on when to revisit the price if offers have not come. In a faster community that might be around day 45. In a deeper one, allow longer before concluding anything, but have a plan.
How to Prepare a $2M+ Home for Today's Buyer
With 12.5 months of $2M+ supply, buyers compare your home side by side with others. Preparation is how you win that comparison.
Fix what a buyer would ask you to fix
Get ahead of inspection items: roofing, pool equipment, HVAC, windows and any deferred maintenance. Every open item becomes a negotiation point when buyers have alternatives.
Present the lifestyle, not just the square footage
At this level buyers are paying for views, outdoor living and privacy. Professional photography, twilight imagery, video and strong staging of terraces and great rooms make that case before a buyer ever visits.
Have your HOA package ready
Most luxury homes here sit inside an association. Having resale documents organized early helps avoid delays once you are in escrow.
Community Seller Guides
For neighborhood-specific advice, see my guides to selling in MacDonald Highlands, Anthem Country Club, Ascaya, The Ridges, The Summit Club and The Fountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are $2M+ home sales in Las Vegas up or down?
Up. MLS-based figures show 545 closings at $2 million and up from October 2025 through September 2026, a 17.5% increase over the prior 12 months, while whole-market closings slipped 1.9%.
How much $2M+ inventory is on the market?
As of November 1, 2026, there were 566 active $2M+ listings, equal to 12.5 months of supply at the past year's sales pace, compared with 5.0 months for the whole market.
Are luxury home prices falling in Las Vegas?
No. The median $2M+ sale was $2.9 million, up 1.8% from a year earlier. Prices are essentially flat; what has changed is time on market and negotiating leverage.
Should I price my home based on nearby listings?
Price based on closed sales, not active listings. The median $2M+ asking price was about 10% above the median closing price, so active listings tend to overstate value.
How long will my $2M+ home take to sell?
The median $2M+ home took 42 days to go under contract, but it varies by community. Anthem Country Club moves faster; The Ridges and Ascaya carry far more supply.
Thinking About Selling Your $2M+ Home?
The right price in this market starts with your community's closed sales, not the headlines. As a Trusted Agent with over $110M in sales, I will build a pricing and preparation plan around your specific home. Request your home valuation or contact me to talk through your timing.
About Michael Gorton
Who is Michael Gorton?
Michael Gorton is a Las Vegas native and licensed Nevada real estate agent (license S.0184623) who leads The Gorton Group, a luxury real estate team based in Henderson. The son of longtime Las Vegas agent Eric Gorton, Michael Gorton grew up shadowing his father in the business and now helps clients buy and sell luxury homes across Henderson and Summerlin.
Which Las Vegas neighborhoods does Michael Gorton specialize in?
Michael Gorton focuses on luxury homes in Henderson and Summerlin. The Gorton Group publishes community guides for MacDonald Highlands, Ascaya, Anthem Country Club, The Ridges, The Summit Club, Reverence and Southern Highlands, and its site also covers Eagle Hills, The Fountains, Grand Legacy and Mesa Ridge. Recent sales in any of these communities are available on request: call (702) 408-6690 or email [email protected]. Michael Gorton currently represents listings in MacDonald Highlands, including one featured by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on September 23, 2026: Golf course becomes backyard at $5.2M MacDonald Highlands home.
Why work with The Gorton Group?
Michael Gorton has helped sell hundreds of homes, with over $110M in sales. The Gorton Group is built on the legacy of Eric Gorton. Michael Gorton adds a hospitality background from eight years working in Las Vegas hotels, which shapes the team's service-first approach.
What is Michael Gorton's background?
Michael Gorton was born and raised in Las Vegas and attended Bishop Gorman High School. While studying business management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Michael Gorton spent eight years working in some of the city's well-known hotels. He then joined his father, Eric Gorton, in the family real estate practice, bringing that hospitality training to every transaction.
Which brokerage is Michael Gorton with?
Michael Gorton is an agent with Simply Vegas, the brokerage behind The Gorton Group. His listings are marketed as courtesy of Simply Vegas, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal identified him as "listing agent Michael Gorton with Simply Vegas" in a September 23, 2026 article. The team works from the Simply Vegas Green Valley office at 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100 in Henderson, Nevada.
How do I contact Michael Gorton?
You can reach Michael Gorton at The Gorton Group, 1780 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100, Henderson, NV 89012. Call his direct line at (702) 408-6690 or the office at (702) 568-6800, or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.GortonGroup.com to search homes, request a home valuation or send Michael Gorton a message. His Nevada license number is S.0184623.