Rob Eggers Broker Duke Warner Realty

07/29/2026

🏡 Buyers Have More Negotiating Power Right Now

If you've been thinking about buying a home, this may be a great time to make an offer.

When a home has been sitting on the market for a couple of weeks or longer, sellers are often more willing to negotiate on price, repairs, or other terms.

Every property is different, but today's market is giving buyers opportunities that we've seen very little of over the past several years.

In this clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, I share why buyers shouldn't be afraid to negotiate in today's market.

🎙️ For the full conversation, check out the latest episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

07/09/2026

🏡My Secret for Timing the Real Estate Market🏠

People often ask me, "When is the best time to buy a home?"

My answer is probably not what they're expecting...

The best time to buy isn't when interest rates hit a certain number or when you think you've perfectly timed the market.

The best time to buy is **when the time is right for you**—your finances, your family, your career, and your long-term goals.

Trying to perfectly time the market is nearly impossible. Making a decision that fits your life is something you can control.

In this clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Katrina Swisher and I explain why personal timing is often the most important factor of all.

🎙️ For the full conversation, check out the latest episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

06/19/2026

🏡 Finding the Pricing Threshold to Get Your Home Sold.

One of the hardest parts of selling a home is determining where the market truly sees its value.

Sometimes a home enters the market with plenty of optimism, but if showings are limited and offers aren't coming in, the market may be sending a message.

Strategic price reductions aren't about giving away value, they're about finding the pricing threshold where buyers finally recognize the home as a compelling opportunity.

Once that threshold is reached, activity often increases and the home becomes much more likely to sell.

In this clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Katrina Swisher and I discuss how to find the pricing threshold needed to get your home under contract.

🎙️ For the full conversation, check out the latest episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

06/09/2026

🏡 Is Your Home the Standout Property?
In today's market, it's not enough for a home to simply be listed for sale.

Buyers have choices, and the homes that attract the most attention are often the ones that clearly stand out from the competition in terms of pricing, condition, presentation, location, or overall value.

If your home isn't generating showings or offers, it may be worth asking:

"Is my property the clear winner compared to similar homes currently on the market?"

In this clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Katrina Swisher and I discuss why standing out matters and what sellers can do to improve their chances of success.

🎙️ For the full conversation, check out the latest episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

06/04/2026

🏡 Seller Frustration: Why Isn't My Home Selling?
One of the most common questions we're hearing from sellers right now is:

"Why isn't my home selling?"

In today's market, buyers have more choices and are paying close attention to value. If a home isn't generating showings, offers, or serious interest, pricing is often the first thing sellers need to evaluate.

In this clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Katrina Swisher and I discuss why strategic price reductions can be one of the most effective tools for attracting buyers and getting a home sold.

The market is always speaking. The key is listening and responding accordingly.

Have you noticed more homes reducing their prices lately?

​👇 Share your thoughts in the comments.

​🎙️ For the full conversation, check out the latest episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

06/01/2026

🏡 Bend Home Sales Are the Highest They've Been Since 2022

Despite mortgage rates now climbing above 6.5%, the Bend real estate market has remained surprisingly resilient.

Through April 30th, there have been 520 residential home sales in Bend—the highest year-to-date total we've seen since 2022.

What does this mean for buyers and sellers as we head into the summer market?

In this short clip from the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, Katrina Swisher and I discuss what's driving the market and what we expect in the months ahead.

Do you think higher interest rates will slow the market down this summer?

👇 Let me know in the comments.

Full Podcast episode available on YouTube and Spotify

03/30/2023

Hi everyone! Check out the latest episode of the BEND OREGON REAL ESTATE PODCAST on Spotify or YouTube where we discuss the difference between the Zillow Zestimate and a Professional Realtor CMA! (Competitive Market Analysis) Hope you enjoy this episode and let me know what you think!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SkhKe8tPYp3esrWnxjhRh?si=31b0864028264e44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjJZSVQoPWs

In this episode of the Bend Oregon Real Estate Podcast, veteran realtors Rob Eggers and Katrina Swisher of Duke Warner Realty break down the criteria Zillow ...

07/08/2022

Sold in one weekend for full price! Awesome threepeat customers of mine! Best of luck back East on your new adventure!

07/02/2022

Check out my newest listing!