10/20/2025
🏡 The Market is Shifting — Are You Adapting?
With the current market shift, we’re seeing more listings sit longer, even as interest rates adjust slightly downward. Buyers are out there — ready and waiting for the right home — but what’s keeping them on the sidelines?
For most, it’s not the price of the home that matters most… it’s the payment. If a monthly payment feels comfortable, the purchase price often becomes secondary.
So, sellers — what are you doing to make your property stand out?
✨ Are you offering incentives that truly get buyers’ attention?
✨ Are your offers competitive enough to stand against new home builders in your area?
✨ And the most important question — are you genuinely ready to sell, or just “testing the market” to see what happens?
Because serious buyers are looking for serious sellers — and creative strategies, like using the offer of compensation to buy down a rate, can make all the difference in moving your home from listed to sold.
💡 Buyers — Don’t Sit on the Sidelines Either!
There’s a lot of mixed information circulating right now, especially about new builds versus resale homes. Don’t fall victim to one-sided opinions. In today’s market, exploring all options is key.
The new home industry can often provide what some resale sellers can’t — whether that’s builder incentives, closing cost credits, or rate buy-down opportunities. While the purchase price may appear higher, you’re getting brand new everything — plus a home warranty and peace of mind knowing that any needed adjustments are typically covered in that first year.
This market is evolving quickly, and strategy matters more than ever.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling — or just want to better understand your options in this changing market — let’s talk.
📞 Call or text me at (516) 517-6556
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: https://kristenspence.exprealty.com
Let’s create a winning plan that helps you move forward — confidently.
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Kristen Spence, Realtor®
eXp Realty
Helping You Navigate the Market with Strategy & Confidence