Has California housing become a buyer’s market with sellers losing control of pricing? Redfin calls any market with at least 10% more sellers than buyers a buyer’s market. 21 of 50) – 21,619 vs. 14,848 buyers – a buyer’s market. 32 of 50) – 7,724 vs. 6,351 buyers – a buyer’s market. 33 of 50) – 6,943 vs. 5,759 buyers – a buyer’s market.