Elena Filek, Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

07/04/2025

Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

There are a lot of reasons to partner with a pro when you sell your house. Let’s connect to go over why an agent's expertise is priceless.



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07/03/2025

Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

The market hasn’t stopped. Buyers are still buying. Life is still happening. And if selling your home is part of your next chapter, let’s make it happen.

Roughly 11,000 homes are selling every day – and yours could be next. When you’re ready to take the next step, let’s connect.



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If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?

07/02/2025

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

If you’ve been holding off on buying, now might be the time to take another look. Let’s connect so you can get expert guidance on what’s available and what might be a good fit for you.

What kind of home would you be excited to make yours this year?



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Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.

07/01/2025

Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.

With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless.

Let’s connect so you have that expertise on your side.​

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The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. 

06/30/2025

Nearly 1 in 5 buyers today are purchasing a home with their parents, adult kids, or extended family – and affordability is a big reason why.

When mortgage rates and home prices are high, teaming up can be the key to making homeownership possible. You can share expenses and maybe qualify for a bigger home than you’d be able to get on your own.

Buying solo isn’t the only way in. Let’s talk creative solutions.



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06/29/2025

The market is shifting, and sellers who aren’t up to date are falling behind. But you don’t have to be one of them.

Today, nearly 1 in 5 homeowners are reducing their asking price to try to draw buyers back in. And that’s what happens when homes are priced based on last year’s headlines, not this year’s reality.

Because, in today’s market, if your asking price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling.

But homes priced right are still selling – and for top dollar – they just need a local agent’s expertise to hit that perfect number.

Let’s talk about what’s happening in your neighborhood, even if you’re not ready to sell today. This way, you’re always in the know when the timing is right for you.



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06/28/2025

Are you waiting for a recession before you make your move? A recent survey shows 3 in 10 homebuyers are because they think rates and prices will fall in an economic slowdown.

But here's some important context that may change your perspective. In 4 of the last 6 recessions, home prices actually went up.

That’s right. Price drops aren’t a guarantee. The big drop in 2008 was the exception, not the rule.

Let’s talk about a smarter plan for today’s market.



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06/27/2025

As the market shifts, nearly 44% of today’s sellers are offering concessions. That includes throwing in perks for buyers like repair credits or help with closing cost. But here’s the key.

Concessions aren’t losses. They’re tools. And the homeowners who understand that are winning – big time.

The savviest sellers are using concessions to bridge gaps, sweeten offers, and get across the finish line.

Because, with home prices up roughly 55% over the past five years, there’s plenty of room to negotiate and still come out ahead.

Want to go over which levers are worth pulling in our market? Let’s chat. That way you know what’s working for sellers in your local area, whenever you’re ready to make your move.



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06/26/2025

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Sellers who are going to succeed in the weeks and months ahead are the ones who understand this market shift and lean into it with the right expectations and the right strategy.

Let’s talk about what’s working in our local area right now – and how we can make those wins work for you whenever you’re ready to make a move.



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Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place.

06/25/2025

Roughly 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now – and a lot of times it’s because they started too high to begin with.

And in today’s more balanced market, buyers have more options and less patience for anything overpriced. That’s why: if your price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling.

To find the price that draws in buyers and sets you up to sell quickly, lean on an agent’s expertise. Send me a DM and let's talk about the right pricing strategy for your house.



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