Erika Smith, Realtor

09/16/2026

Real Estate market wake-up call. 👀

I keep hearing, “How’s the market?” And honestly, the answer is: it depends where you are.

So I pulled some August numbers to compare this year to last year, and there are some interesting things happening right here in our area.

🏡 IRWIN
August 2025: 8 homes sold
August 2026: 13 homes sold
Median days on market: 69 → 34

🏡 GREENSBURG
August 2025: 44 homes sold
August 2026: 56 homes sold
Median days on market: 44 → 39

🏡 MURRYSVILLE
August 2025: 71 homes sold
August 2026: 82 homes sold
Median days on market: 55 → 48

🏡 JEANNETTE
August 2025: 39 homes sold
August 2026: 28 homes sold
Median days on market: 59 → 55

And looking at Westmoreland County as a whole:

August 2025: 326 homes sold
August 2026: 309 homes sold
Median days on market: 53 → 48

So what's the takeaway?

No, the sky isn't falling in our neck of the woods. 😂

But I also wouldn't tell sellers that you can put any price on your house and buyers will come running like they did a few years ago.

The market is different depending on where you are, what you're selling, and what you're competing against.

Your neighbor's sale from last year doesn't automatically mean your house is worth the same today.

Condition matters.
Presentation matters.
Competition matters.
And yes, pricing matters.

This isn't a doom-and-gloom post. It's a reality check.

The numbers are telling us to pay attention — and that's exactly what I'm doing for my clients.

09/15/2026

A real estate lesson from this week:

Sometimes we get so caught up in how something is structured that we lose sight of the actual goal - getting the house sold.

Real estate is nuanced. It’s local. And not every answer you get from AI applies to the specific transaction in front of you.

ChatGPT has answers. Your Realtor has context.

Use the technology. Ask the questions. But trust the professional who actually knows the business.

I just watched a deal not come together because AI-generated information got in the way of a solution that could have worked.

AI may be coming for us agents, but it’s not here yet. 😂

08/25/2026

Just Sold!

Contact me if you'd like more information.

Erika Smith - Century 21 Fairways Real Estate
Cell: 724-454-4317
Office: 724-864-5916 x 104

08/24/2026

Congratulations to my seller and one of my very great friends on the sale of her first home! 🏡

We had a tight timeline and a small window to get the home listed, under contract, and closed. We put together a strategic marketing plan, executed it, and it worked!

And this little one played a big part in the move. ❤️ Their growing family needed more space, and they’re enjoying their new home with room to grow. She even got to sign the important papers at closing.

I’m so glad I got to be part of this chapter and help make the timing work. Congratulations, and cheers to what’s next!

08/15/2026

A pot filler, rain showerhead, pool, hot tub, deck, four car garage...

You had us at pot filler 💚

So excited for my client who's moving to the area into this amazing house that checks all the boxes ☑️

07/26/2026

Erin Takach Heather Hawranko Rodehaver ....this looks divine!

We’re thinking of running this Strawberry Pretzel Martini for the August drink special. Who wants to see this with a Strawberry Pretzel Salad dessert feature? 🍓 🥨 🍸

07/26/2026

Open House today!

07/26/2026

Open House Vibes...I just love this outdoor living space!

Missed your chance to view? Message me or your favorite realtor to schedule a private showing.