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Your Timeline
Thinking about talking to a real estate agent can feel a little… early. Maybe you're only thinking about selling. Maybe you're not even sure if moving is the right move. And maybe, even if you did decide to list, it wouldn't be for months. So why start the conversation now?
Because this is actually the perfect moment.
It sounds counterintuitive, but the earlier I connect with someone who's even considering a change, the better the outcome tends to be. When we talk before any decisions are made, there's room to explore possibilities, map out timelines, and understand what makes the most sense for your life—not just your property. Sometimes that leads to a beautifully executed sale. Other times, the smartest plan is not to sell at all.
That's the part most people don't expect. A good agent isn't here to push you into a transaction. A good a...
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5 Surprising Truths About Selling This Spring
Most of the advice you'll hear this spring sounds the same.
So I wrote The Spring Seller Cheatsheet - advice you probably won't hear from most agents:
1. You don't need to take on a massive renovation. A deep clean and fresh paint often does more than a $30k remodel.
2. A well-priced home on day one almost always nets more than a series of reductions over 90 days.
3. 75% of buyer interest happens in the first 72 hours. Make sure your agent has a plan.
4. The strategy matters more than the market.
5. The agent who tells you exactly what you...
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A Quick Update on the Market Worth Knowing
I just came across some useful mortgage data and I wanted to share it with you.
In 2022, fewer than 1 in 10 homeowners had rates above 5%.
Today, it's more than 1 in 3.
When more owners aren't locked into low rates, more homes come to market.
That's usually the point where timing starts to matter more.
Want me to run the numbers on your home so you can see what acting earlier vs. later looks like? Send me and email and let's see what your numbers show us.
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What Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Just saw this headline from Redfin:
Homebuyers Are Canceling Deals at the Highest Rate on Record
Before we spiral, let's slowww down and step back.
Redfin's economists point to two forces at play:
1. Housing is still expensive.
2. There's simply more to choose from - about 10% more homes for sale than this time last year.
When buyers have options, they're more willing to walk away if a home feels overpriced, needs work, or doesn't quite match what they want.
This isn't the market for "Let's list high and see what happens."
It's the market for knowing the buyers.
You can still get the price you want. You just need the right market intelligence and pri...
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This Type of Home Will *Always* Be in Demand
Google searches for "homes for sale" are up 10% - the highest level in 4 months.
When buyers start looking again, there is one type of home they'll always see as a good investment:
A well-built home in a high-demand location.
Why?
Two words:
resale demand.
A simple floorplan, spaces that can adapt to different needs over time, a usable outdoor space.
A home that doesn't feel like a project from day one.
Buyers want flexibility, solid construction, and a price point that feels attainable.
When a home checks those boxes, it attracts the widest pool of buyers.