Dick Carr Exp Realty LLC

08/24/2025

Homes sold last month spent more time sitting idle on the market than in any July since 2015, according to a new report.

08/24/2025

Your "Zestimate" isn't just wrong. It's expensive.

Here's what that free Zillow estimate really costs you:

You see $750k on your screen. You get attached to that number. It becomes YOUR number. You tell friends that number. You make plans based on that number. You NEED that number.

But the market doesn't care about your screen addiction.

The market sees:

Your neighbor's identical house that sold for $675k
The three active listings at $680k sitting for 45 days
The buyer pool that disappears above $700k
The appraisal comps that scream $675k

You list at $750k anyway.
Because Zillow said so.

Week 1: "Testing the market"
Week 4: "Where are the showings?"
Week 8: First price reduction to $725k
Week 12: Desperation drop to $699k
Week 16: Sold for $650k to a wholesaler who smelled blood

The math Zillow won't show you:

Lost carrying costs: $12,000 (4 months)
Lost appreciation: $8,000 (market went up while you went stale)
Lost negotiating power: $5,000 (desperate sellers pay for everything)
Actual loss from overpricing: $25,000 GONE

The cruelest part?
If you'd listed at $675k:

Multiple offers in week one
Bid up to $690k
Closed in 30 days
Moved on with your life

But that would require trusting a professional over an algorithm designed to keep you scrolling, not sell your house.

Your agent tried to tell you. They showed you the comps. The absorption rates. The buyer psychology. The pricing strategy that creates competition instead of crickets.

You showed them your phone.

Here's what Zillow is ACTUALLY good for:

Entertainment
Dreaming
Stalking your ex's house
Wasting time at work

Here's what it's NOT good for:

Pricing your largest asset
Making financial decisions
Replacing 20 years of market expertise
Anything involving actual money

That app isn't free. It's the most expensive app on your phone.

The difference between Zillow and a real agent isn't information. It's interpretation. It's strategy. It's knowing that pricing isn't what you want.

But sure, keep trusting the algorithm that makes money from your clicks, not your success.

Just remember this post when you're on day 127, taking any offer you can get.

08/07/2025

👋 I’m Dick Carr, a Certified Homeboss Listing Specialist — and I want to give you the strategy smart sellers are now using to:

✅ Sell in just 14 days
✅ Skip out of pocket buyer agent commissions
✅ Create urgency and demand — like eBay for real estate
✅ Get full market value (or more)

💡 If you're wnting to sell your home, you owe it to yourself to see this. Questions? Ready to talk strategy?
Contact Dick Carr at 563-579-3939. Licensed in IA and IL

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05/26/2025

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05/06/2025

📍Where Would You Live If You Could Pick Anywhere?

Beachfront? Mountains? Cozy neighborhood in the city? 🌊⛰🏙
We want to know—what’s your dream location to live?

👇 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 in the comments and let’s see who dreams big!
You never know... it might be closer than you think! 😉
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05/05/2025

Got a Friend Buying or Selling? Let Me Turn Your Referral Into a Win for Everyone!

The best compliment you can give is a referral 💙
If you know a friend, neighbor, or family member thinking about buying or selling a home, I’d love to help them! 🏡
Send them my way and I’ll make sure they’re well taken care of—just like I would for you.
📲 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬.👇🏻👇🏻
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Let’s make real estate simple and stress-free—together.

05/02/2025

Off to the Races – A Night to Celebrate Our Teams!
📣 Join for a fun-filled evening at Off to the Races, hosted by Davenport Central Athletic Boosters! 🏅🎲
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxCNvMgR/

Let’s come together to celebrate these amazing sports teams!
📍 Front Street Brewery
📅 Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ 6:00PM - 9:00PM

05/01/2025

📊 Scott County, IA Real Estate Market Update – Here’s What You Need to Know! 🏡
The numbers are in, and Scott County’s, IA housing market is moving! Keep an eye on trends. This update gives you the insights you need:
📈 New Listings • Average Prices • Days on Market • Homes Sold & More
Knowledge is power—especially in real estate!

📩 Curious how this impacts your home’s value? 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞!
👉 https://myre.io/0wuOeTtDFhLk

05/01/2025

🧠 May Is Mental Health Awareness Month — Let’s Talk About It 💚

Today marks the beginning of 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡—a time to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being, support, and open conversations.
Whether you're a listening ear, seeking support, or simply pausing to reflect, you are not alone. Let’s break the stigma, uplift one another, and prioritize what truly matters—our mental health.

💬 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏—𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆.

04/30/2025

⏳ Save Time, Skip the Stress – Let a Realtor Handle the Rest! 🏡
When it comes to selling or buying a home, your time is valuable—and a trusted realtor makes sure not a minute is wasted. Here's how:
✔️ They handle the legwork so you don’t have to
📅 Schedule and host showings with ease
✅ Pre-screen qualified buyers
📝 Manage all the paperwork
🚀 Keep the entire process smooth from start to finish
📩 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
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04/29/2025

🏡 Why Settle When You Can Thrive?

Discover a Community That Has It All! 🌟
Looking for the perfect place to call home? This community checks every box:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Safe & family-friendly with a true neighborhood feel
💪 Active lifestyle options—gyms, golf, rec centers & more
💰 Affordable property taxes that keep your budget on track
🚀 Business-friendly with support for startups & entrepreneurs
🌆 Small-town charm + city convenience = the best of both worlds
📍 Ready to explore the area and see what makes it so special?
📩 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬!
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04/28/2025

💡 Real Estate Tip: Build Your Future with Smart Moves Today! 🏡

A wise property investment today can pave the way for financial freedom tomorrow. 🏠✨
Whether you're buying your first home, your next rental, or investing for long-term growth—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.
📈 Ready to start building your future?
📩 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧!
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