Do Sellers Have to Share the Appraisal When You’re Buying a Home on Guam?

Short answer: No.

And more importantly — you don’t need them to. We recently worked with a Buyer who asked to know the appraisal value of the home before moving forward.

It’s a reasonable question, but it usually comes from a misunderstanding of how appraisals work in a Guam real estate transaction.

This matters because the appraisal is one of the strongest protections you have as a Buyer.

“The appraisal is designed to protect the Buyer, not the Seller. ”

Table of Contents

• When Does the Appraisal That Matters Even Exist?
• But Can a Seller Get Their Own Appraisal?
• Why All Our Buyer Offers Are Subject to Appraisal
• What Happens If the Appraisal Comes in LOW?
• What Happens If the Appraisal Comes in HIGH?
• A Short Buyer Story
• Why This Matters on Guam
• Commonly Asked Appraisal Questions
• What Buyers Should Keep in Mind Moving Forward
• Your Next Step

This Guam real estate outlook for 2026 explains what Buyers, Sellers, Tenants, and Landlords should watch next.

If you read our 2025 year-end review and thought, “Okay… now what?” you’re not alone.

The 2025 market was a reality check. Not a crash. Not a boom. Just a more selective market. Rentals stayed strong. Prices held steadier than many expected. Buyers slowed down and became more intentional.

“2026 isn’t about guessing. It’s about planning with clear eyes.”

This companion post is about what comes next.

We’re not here to predict headlines. We’re here to help you make smarter decisions in 2026 based on patterns we already saw on Guam.

Table of Contents

• What trends from 2025 are likely to carry into 2026?
• What might change in 2026 — and what should we watch?
• What should Sellers do with this in 2026?
• What should Buyers do with this in 2026?
• What should Tenants do with this in 2026?
• What should Landlords do with this in 2026?
• A short client story
• How this ties back to our 2025 market review
• Q&A: Guam Real Estate Outlook 2026
• What to Keep in Mind Moving Forward
• Your Next Step

Looking Back at 2025: What Guam’s Real Estate Market Really Did and What It Means for 2026

2025 was not dramatic.
And that is actually the story.

It was not a boom year. It was not a crash.
Here on Guam, 2025 was a year of adjustment, where the market slowed in some places, stayed strong in others, and rewarded people who paid attention.

If you are wondering what really happened in Guam real estate in 2025, and what it means if you are planning for 2026, you are in the right place.

“2025 was not a boom or a bust. It was a year of adjustment.”

Table of Contents

• What Happened in Guam’s Real Estate Market in 2025?
• Did Home Sales Slow Down in 2025?
• Why Did Guam’s Rental Market Stay Strong in 2025?
• Did Prices Go Up or Down in Guam in 2025?
• How Long Did It Take to Sell or Rent in 2025?
• A Short Client Story from 2025
• What 2025 Taught Us About Guam Real Estate
• What Does This Mean for Buyers, Sellers, Tenants, and Landlords in 2026?
• Q&A: Guam Real Estate Market 2025
• 3 Key Takeaways from Guam’s 2025 Market

What’s the Difference Between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent?

When it comes to buying or selling a home on Guam, people often use “Realtor” and “real estate agent” interchangeably—yet there’s an important distinction.

• Real estate agent: A licensed professional who represents Buyers, Sellers, or Renters in property transactions.
• Realtor®: A real estate agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and abides by its Code of Ethics.

“All Realtors are agents, but not all agents are Realtors—and that difference often shows in professionalism and accountability.”

On Guam, either can competently serve you; the bigger question is whether they are ethical, responsive, and genuinely tuned into your goals.

Table of Contents

• Guam Realtor Licensing and Ethics
• How to Choose a Realtor
• 4 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent
• Military Home Buyers: Finding the Right Fit
• Military Home Sellers: Maximizing Your Profit
• 3 Key Takeaways
• Call to Action

If you’ve lived on Guam long enough—whether in Dededo, Yigo, Barrigada, Mangilao, or closer to the busy hubs of Tamuning and Hågat—you’ve probably heard about the infamous brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis). For many of us, it’s more than just an invasive species—it’s a symbol of how one accidental introduction in the 1940s changed our island forever.

“The eerie quiet in Guam’s jungles—especially around Ritidian or Yona—is a living reminder of what was lost..”

Table of Contents

• How Did the Brown Tree Snake Get to Guam?
• How Has It Affected Guam’s Economy?
• Will You See Snakes Everywhere in Guam?
• Protecting Your Home from Brown Tree Snakes
• How Guam Is Fighting Back
• Why Eradication Is Still Out of Reach
• Client Story: When the Lights Went Out
• FAQs About Brown Tree Snakes in Guam
• 3 Key Takeaways
• Call to Action