07/17/2026
If you’re thinking about listing your Central Oregon home this summer, you might be wondering what the current market looks like. Things have balanced out a bit, which just means we get to be a little more thoughtful and strategic with how we prepare.
Here is what is working beautifully right now to get your home sold smoothly:
•𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. Buyers are paying close attention to value right now. When a home is priced accurately from the start, it creates great momentum. Sitting on the market too long can lead to price reductions that take away your leverage, so a realistic start is always best.
•𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 & 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣. Buyers have a few more options to choose from this summer, so first impressions matter. Taking the time to declutter, deep squeaky clean and ensure the home is completely move-in ready helps buyers instantly picture their life there.
•𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜. Timing still favors summer. We are traditionally in one of our most active, busiest stretches of the year. Serious buyers are actively out exploring, looking for a property that lets them dive into our incredible outdoor lifestyle.
•𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙪𝙥. Bright, welcoming spaces do a lot of heavy lifting. Opening the blinds, letting that gorgeous Central Oregon sunshine pour in, and making sure every room is well-lit creates an instantly inviting energy the moment a buyer walks through the door.
•𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚. If you’ve been on the fence about selling, I’m always here to share an honest, pressure-free look at what your home is worth in today's market. Let's have a friendly conversation whenever you're ready.
𝑨𝒔𝒌 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒌𝒆 | 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺, 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦.
Sarah Burke | Broker, CDPE, CRIS, ALHS, CFSP
RE/MAX Key Properties | Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon (25+ Years Experience)
(541) 408-1827 | www.asksarahburke.com