07/09/2026
Most people think the only thing that matters is the interest rate.
The truth? Strategy often matters more.
Today’s buyers have more options than they realize. A seller-paid rate buydown can sometimes lower your monthly payment immediately instead of waiting months, or years, hoping rates drop.
For sellers, pricing your home correctly from day one can actually put more money in your pocket. Every extra month on the market comes with carrying costs, less buyer attention, and often price reductions that could have been avoided.
The market isn’t just about buying or selling anymore.
It’s about knowing how to structure the deal.
Whether it’s negotiating seller concessions, buying down a rate, or pricing a home to generate multiple offers, the right strategy can save or earn tens of thousands of dollars.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s sit down and build a game plan that works for your situation, not someone else’s.
Rich Solimando
Keller Williams Valley Realty
Keller Williams Valley Realty Gary Keller Keller Williams Realty, LLC Realtor, Rich Solimando