The Meraz Group

08/05/2026

I was referred to this seller by a mutual friend, and before we even went live, she asked me:

“How are you so sure you can sell our home when there are others on our block that are bigger and priced for less?”

I told her to trust me. 🙏

We sold the home during coming soon status to a cash buyer, at one of the strongest price-per-square-foot sales in the area over the past 12 months. 💪

The biggest house and the lowest price don’t always win. Strategy matters.

If you’re thinking about selling, send me a message and let’s build a plan.

https://www.themerazgroup.com/

08/02/2026

https://www.themerazgroup.com/property/22-7030433-4021-e-laurel-lane-ne-phoenix-AZ-85028

08/01/2026

https://www.themerazgroup.com/property/22-7030433-4021-e-laurel-lane-ne-phoenix-AZ-85028

08/01/2026

2026 has been a challenging year for home sellers. Between global uncertainty, higher interest rates, and recession fears, many buyers have been hesitant to make a move.

That is why preparation, positioning, and negotiation matter more than ever.

I am grateful to this seller for trusting me to prepare his home for the market and execute a strategy that ultimately resulted in a successful sale. In a difficult market, the right plan can still create the right outcome.

Thinking about selling? Send me a message and let’s build a strategy around your home, your timeline, and today’s market.

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Congratulations to my buyers on securing this Next Gen 🥳 home designed to accommodate their merging family’s needs.

We were able to negotiate:

✓ A reduced purchase price
✓ All closing costs covered
✓ A lower interest rate through a builder-paid rate buydown

New-home builders are offering substantial incentives right now, and those opportunities are likely to continue while interest rates remain elevated. The key is knowing which incentives have real value and how to negotiate the full package—not just the advertised price.

Planning to buy a new construction home in 2026? Send me a message 💪 now so we can compare builders, incentives, timelines, and financing options before you walk into a sales office.

07/25/2026

This seller was referred to me by a good friend and past client.
Her goal was a little more complex than a typical move: sell her home, sell her parents’ home, and combine two households into one multigenerational home.

We met, mapped out the sequence, and created a clear game plan. Within 20 days, the first home was on the market, under contract, and we had secured a nearly completed new home for the family to move into.

Two homes down. One to go. 🏡

I’m always grateful when someone trusts me with a referral—especially when the situation requires more planning, coordination, and patience than usual. I never take that trust lightly.

If someone in your life is trying to make a complicated move and doesn’t know where to begin, send them my way. We’ll build the plan together.

07/21/2026

I met this family through my daughter. Their two young kids are close in age to ours, and over time, our families became friends. They bought this home 🏠 planning to stay forever, so they poured a lot into remodeling it. Just as they were nearing the finish line, a better job opportunity came up in another state.

We met, talked through what still needed to be completed, and he got to work. I was genuinely amazed by how much progress he made in such a short period of time. The home came out great.

Within 14 days, we secured a buyer, and the sale closed three weeks later. 🥳

I’m sad to see them leave, but I’m grateful for the time our families had together and excited for what this next chapter holds for them.

I’m also grateful 🙏 anytime someone trusts me with a referral. I never take that trust lightly. If you know someone who is considering a move, especially one with a lot of moving parts, I’d appreciate the introduction.

07/20/2026

This client was referred to me by a lender partner, and I helped him buy this home several years ago. 🏡 After moving out of state and renting it for a few years, he decided it was time to sell. I assured him I’d handle everything.

We painted, cleaned, staged, and stayed patient through one failed escrow. The second time was the charm. ✅

Now he can buy a home where his family lives as they prepare for baby #2. 👶

I’m always grateful for referrals and never take that trust lightly. If you know someone who needs help buying or selling, I’d appreciate the introduction. 🙏