Brittany Elwood RE Agent EXIT Realty Homeward Bound

Brittany Elwood RE Agent EXIT Realty Homeward Bound When I'm not helping clients find their dream homes, you can find me spending quality time with loved ones and exploring the beautiful outdoors.

My faith and family are my foundation, and I'm grateful to serve this wonderful community.

šŸ¤” Think sellers should NEVER pay a buyer's closing costs?That answer may surprise you.A few years ago, sellers could pre...
06/18/2026

šŸ¤” Think sellers should NEVER pay a buyer's closing costs?

That answer may surprise you.

A few years ago, sellers could pretty much say:

āŒ No repairs
āŒ No closing cost assistance
āŒ No concessions

And if buyers wanted the home, they had to accept the seller's terms.

Today's market is different.

With more homes available and buyers having more options, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process againā€”and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Here's what I tell my sellers:

šŸ” The goal isn't to "win" every negotiation.
šŸ” The goal is to sell your home on terms that help YOU move forward.

One of the most common requests I'm seeing right now? Help with buyer closing costs.

Before you immediately say no, consider this:

āœ”ļø Is your home sitting longer than expected?
āœ”ļø Are there a lot of homes competing in your area?
āœ”ļø Are you hoping to move quickly?
āœ”ļø Could a small concession help bring a serious buyer to the closing table?

Sometimes helping with closing costs makes sense.

And sometimes other optionsā€”like repair credits, a home warranty, flexible closing dates, or leaving appliances behindā€”can accomplish the same goal.

The sellers having the most success in today's market aren't necessarily the ones holding firm on every detail.

They're the ones who understand the market has changed and are making smart, strategic decisions.

If you're thinking about selling and wondering what buyers are asking for right here in the 607, send me a message. I'd be happy to share what I'm seeing and help you create a strategy that works for your goals. ā¤ļøšŸ”

šŸ‘‡ QUESTION FOR YOU:

If you were selling your home, would you rather:

A) Lower your asking price
OR
B) Help with a buyer's closing costs?

Tell me in the comments!

Halfway there.5 families helped so far in 2026. 5 different journeys. 5 front doors with new stories beginning.Some were...
06/17/2026

Halfway there.

5 families helped so far in 2026. 5 different journeys. 5 front doors with new stories beginning.

Some were move-up buyers.
Some were first-time buyers.
Some were sellers ready for their next chapter.
Every single one looked different ā€” and thatā€™s the best part.

The question marks? Those are for the families I havenā€™t met yet.

If youā€™re in Broome or Tioga County and wondering what your next step could look like, Iā€™d love to help you figure it out. No pressure, no script. Just honest guidance for YOUR situation.

Selling, buying, or just curious about the market?

DM me ā€œNEXTā€ and letā€™s talk about your goals.

Know someone whoā€™s been talking about making a move? Tag them below ā€” Iā€™d be honored to help šŸ‘‡

Every home purchase has a story, and this one is a reminder that sometimes the right home is worth waiting for. šŸ”I first...
06/16/2026

Every home purchase has a story, and this one is a reminder that sometimes the right home is worth waiting for. šŸ”

I first connected with this family in early 2025 as they prepared for a major move to our area. Over the following months, we stayed in touch as they learned more about the local market, neighborhoods, schools, and communities.

When the time came to begin touring homes, we explored several options together. Then we found a home that seemed like the perfect fit. We submitted an offer, but another buyer's offer was accepted.
While disappointing, we didn't give up.

A short time later, I received information about an upcoming listing before it hit the market. I immediately shared it with my clients, and they knew it was the one. We moved quickly, submitted an offer, and before the home ever hit the market, their offer was accepted.

Today, I'm thrilled to congratulate this veteran buyer and his beautiful family on the purchase of their new home. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ”
Thank you for your service and for trusting me to help guide your family through this exciting transition. It was an honor to be part of your journey home.

Thinking about selling or buying? Whether you're relocating, upsizing, downsizing, or purchasing your first home, I'd love to help you navigate the process with confidence.

šŸ“± 607-422-9209 šŸ“§ [email protected]
Brittany Elwood | Realtor EXIT Realty Homeward Bound

Stop by, say hello, and take a look around. You never knowā€”your next home may be waiting for you!Whether you're actively...
06/12/2026

Stop by, say hello, and take a look around. You never knowā€”your next home may be waiting for you!
Whether you're actively house hunting, thinking about making a move, or just curious about what's available in today's market, we'd love to see you.

If your home search just hit a closed door, this is for you.As a Realtor in the 607, Iā€™ve watched buyers feel every emot...
06/12/2026

If your home search just hit a closed door, this is for you.

As a Realtor in the 607, Iā€™ve watched buyers feel every emotion ā€” excitement, hope, frustration, and sometimes heartbreak when ā€œthe oneā€ slips away.

Iā€™ve lived it too.

Ethan and I started our own home search in September 2022. Itā€™s been a true learning experienceā€¦ with a lot of unexpected surprises, and not the good kind.

Our first lender took months just to get us a pre-approval. Our first offer was accepted, we put money into that house we thought would be oursā€¦ then it fell through completely. I was ready to throw in the towel. But Ethan wanted this so bad for our family to be settled that he kept us going. Thank God he was stubborn for both of us.

We missed out on two more homes after that. Disappointed, but we stayed persistent.

Finally, we walked into a beautiful house on 6 acres. We knew immediately ā€” this was it. The perfect place for our kids to grow up. One last offer, and we made it to the closing table.

Looking back, I see it clearly now: God knew something I didnā€™t. Every closed door was protection, leading us to the right door. The Elwood family finally has a place to call home, and I canā€™t imagine living anywhere else ā¤ļøšŸ 

**What If a Closed Door Is Protection?**
When a transaction falls apart, itā€™s easy to assume something went wrong. But sometimes a closed door is Godā€™s protection.
Maybe an inspection uncovers problems you didnā€™t know existed.
Maybe financing doesnā€™t come together.
Maybe another buyer gets the house.
What feels like a setback today may be preparing you for something better tomorrow.

**4 Ways to Stay Grounded During the Home Search**
1. **Pray for wisdom, not just the outcome.** James 1:5 ā€” God gives wisdom generously. Ask for discernment, not just keys.
2. **Hold your plans loosely.** Proverbs 16:9 ā€” ā€œIn their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.ā€ Dream big, leave room for redirection.
3. **Focus on people, not property.** Joshua 24:15. Your household matters more than square footage. Relationships > upgrades.
4. **Trust what you cannot yet see.** Romans 8:28. God works all things together for good. Many homeowners look back and see how a disappointment became a blessing.

**Final Encouragement**
Open doors are exciting. Closed doors are harder to understand. But both can be part of Godā€™s guidance.

If youā€™re searching right now and a deal just fell apart, donā€™t let disappointment steal your peace. Youā€™re not back at square one ā€” youā€™re one step closer to the right door. Because I promise you: the right house is worth the wait.

Need someone to talk it through with? Send me a DM. Iā€™ve been on both sides of this ā€” as a buyer and as your Realtor. Iā€™ll help you find clarity, do the homework, and trust the process. No pressure, just guidance.

ā€œTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.ā€ ā€” Proverbs 3:5-6

Sometimes the greatest blessing isnā€™t finding the house you wanted. Itā€™s discovering that God is faithful no matter which doors open or close.

ā€” Brittany Elwood, REALTORĀ® | Serving the 607
šŸ“± Cell: 607-422-9209 Text or Call

Looking for a new place to call home? Come spend some time with us and tour some beautiful properties!
06/11/2026

Looking for a new place to call home? Come spend some time with us and tour some beautiful properties!

Letā€™s Celebrate! šŸ„³250 followers = 250 reasons Iā€™m grateful. Thanks for being here, 607.
06/05/2026

Letā€™s Celebrate! šŸ„³

250 followers = 250 reasons Iā€™m grateful.

Thanks for being here, 607.

EXIT REALTY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! šŸ’™Two chances to tour a 607 home with my girl Amy Valls tomorrow, May 30th!šŸ” STOP #1: ...
05/29/2026

EXIT REALTY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! šŸ’™

Two chances to tour a 607 home with my girl Amy Valls tomorrow, May 30th!

šŸ” STOP #1: 11:00am - 12:30pm
98 Wisconsin Dr, Binghamton
5 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,732 sqft | $489K
Spacious colonial + huge yard + metal roof = room for the whole family.

šŸ” STOP #2: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
4 Preston Dr, Glen Aubrey
3 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,940 sqft | $279,500
Cute raised ranch + 3-car garage + under $280K. This one wonā€™t last.

Amyā€™s covering Broome County on Saturday + Iā€™ve got your Tioga County roots covered every other day šŸ˜‰

Why Iā€™m sharing:
Team work makes the 607 dream work. Amyā€™s amazing, these houses are solid, and if youā€™re touring this weekend you deserve the full list.

Canā€™t make it? Text Amy direct: 607-760-4371

More of a small-town Tioga County vibe instead? Owego, Nichols, Waverly, Candor ā€” thatā€™s my hometown territory. I know the backroads, the school districts, and where the best deals hide. Text me 607-422-9209 and Iā€™ll pull Tioga listings before you finish your coffee.

Go show Amy some EXIT love tomorrow!

Brittany Elwood | EXIT Realty Homeward Bound
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | Tioga County roots, 607-wide service

Letā€™s settle this once and for all šŸ‘‡The ā€œbest timeā€ to buy or sell isnā€™t on a calendar.Itā€™s not when rates drop 0.25%.It...
05/29/2026

Letā€™s settle this once and for all šŸ‘‡

The ā€œbest timeā€ to buy or sell isnā€™t on a calendar.
Itā€™s not when rates drop 0.25%.
Itā€™s not when your neighborā€™s cousin says the marketā€™s about to crash.

The best time is when YOUR life needs a new door.

Hereā€™s your permission: Life doesnā€™t pause for market reports.

Job change? Thatā€™s your season.
Baby on the way? Thatā€™s your season.
Empty nest? Thatā€™s your season.
Lease ending? Thatā€™s your season.

Iā€™m on a mission to help 10 families in the 607 open new doors this year. Weā€™re at 4 and counting.

Rates go up. Rates go down. Inventory shifts.
But your timeline is the only one that actually matters.

If youā€™ve been ā€œwaiting for the right time,ā€ ask yourself this:
What if the right time is right now?

šŸ“± DM me ā€œREADYā€ and letā€™s run your numbers. No pressure. Just clarity.
Or text 607-422-9209

Brittany Elwood | EXIT Realty Homeward Bound
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | Serving Conklin, Susquehanna Valley CSD + 607

PS: See a house this weekend that feels like ā€œthe oneā€? Send me the address. Iā€™ll tell you in 5 minutes if itā€™s smart for YOUR timeline.

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