Sloane & Kim Petersen, The Petersen Group

06/18/2026

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/17/2026

A few years ago, sellers could say "no" to just about everything a buyer asked for.

No repairs.
No concessions.
No negotiation.

Today? The market looks a little different.

Zillow says 67% of sellers pay some or all of their buyer's closing costs.

That doesn't mean every seller should do it. But it does mean the most successful sellers today understand something important:

The market has shifted. And that's means negotiation is back on the table.

Sometimes helping with closing costs makes sense. Sometimes another concession is the better move. But it’s normal for today’s market to require some give and take.

The key is knowing what buyers are asking for in your area, and which compromises are actually worth making.

Want to know what sellers in our area are negotiating right now? Send a message or drop a...

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

06/16/2026

One of the things I love about real estate is that I get to walk through a lot of houses.

Every once in a while, I walk through a home and catch myself thinking less about the house itself and more about the life that could happen inside it.

Movie nights in the basement. Family dinners around the table. Friends hanging out in the backyard. The little everyday moments that don't seem important at the time but somehow become the memories you look back on years later.

That's how I felt putting this video together for our Layton listing.

Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but these days I find myself appreciating homes not just for their features, but for the possibilities they create.

Anyway, I thought this video turned out pretty cool. 🏡😊

(And before anyone asks, yes... I still critique my own listing photos after they're already live. Some habits die hard. 😂)

If you'd like to see it in person, we'd be happy to show it to you. If not, that's okay too. You can just keep watching house videos on Facebook like the rest of us. 😆

📲 Message us for details or a private tour.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group | Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ www.SloaneandKim.com

✨ Who you work with matters.

06/16/2026

Even though you may be hearing talk about prices crashing online, it’s not true nationally. While some areas are seeing slight declines, prices are still going up in 71% of markets. That means the majority are seeing prices rise, not fall. So, don’t believe everything you hear online. If you want the truth, lean on the pros.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

06/15/2026

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/14/2026

Moving this Summer? Whether you're buying or selling, you probably have questions.

My new Summer Buyer & Seller Guides have the answers.

Inside, you'll find out what higher inventory means for you, what’s going on with affordability right now, what strategies for buying or selling are actually working this season, and more.

Stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence. DM or drop a comment with "BUYER" or "SELLER" below to get your free digital copy.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

06/13/2026

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little bit of good news.

Asking prices have started to ease – the typical asking price this May came in under where it was a year ago.

And these lower prices are good news for your move – not a sign the market’s in trouble. It points to a market that’s rebalancing with more realistic seller expectations and a little more breathing room for buyers again.

So, if you’ve been waiting for an opening, let’s connect. I’ll help you see what that looks like in our area.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

06/11/2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year."

But before you decide, make sure you understand what you could be giving up too. Because moving this Summer does have its advantages.

For buyers, it could give you more options in your price point. Historically, there are over 30% more fresh listings in the Summer compared to the rest of the year.

For sellers, it can mean a better sales price. Data shows, on average homes sell for 4% more in the typical Summer month compared to usual month in the Fall or Winter (when demand typically falls off).

The point isn't to rush into anything. It's just to make sure you have the full picture before deciding whether waiting is really your best move.

DM me if you want to talk through your options. No...

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

06/10/2026

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

👨‍🦰👩 Sloane & Kim Petersen, Associate Broker/Realtor
🏢 The Petersen Group| Equity Real Estate
☎️ 801.529.3867
📧 [email protected]
🖥 www.SloaneandKim.com

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.