Mariya Brodigan Realtor at EXIT Real Estate Professionals

03/22/2026

Selling Your House Isn’t About Luck. It’s About Strategy.

Selling your house isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy. Don’t leave your move chance. Let’s talk so you have a plan that works.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

03/19/2026

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

If you were holding off on buying, this could be exactly the signal you’ve been waiting so long for. If you want to know how much affordability’s improved in our area, let's connect.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.

03/18/2026

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home doesn’t mean you have to have everything figured out. It just requires a plan.

If you start with your finances, organize your documents, and surround yourself with the right people, you’ll be in great shape when the time comes to make a move.

And if you want more information on anything in this list or just need help getting started, don’t hesitate to reach out.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before.

03/18/2026

Buying your first home doesn’t come with instructions – but maybe it should.

That’s why I created a simple first-time homebuyer to-do list to help you see what matters first and how to get started without feeling overwhelmed.

Just remember, you don’t have to do everything at once. You just need a plan.

Want more information? Comment “HOME” or DM me and I’ll send it your way.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

03/17/2026

Selling your house today isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy.

The simple truth is homes with a good plan get offers. It’s the homes without one that just sit... and sit.

That's why you need an agent who knows how to nail every aspect of your sale.

Don’t leave your move to chance. DM me so you know what’s working for sellers in our area.



Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

03/16/2026

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

One of the biggest dealbreakers for buyers today is inspection issues – and that’s something you can control. You just need to be proactive about high-impact repairs before you list.

If you want help figuring out where to focus, let's connect so we can keep your sale on track from day one.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017.

03/15/2026

Spring Guides Are Here

The Spring Guides for buying or selling a home are here. If you’re thinking of making a move this season, you need these guides. To get your free digital copy, let’s connect.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

03/12/2026

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

Are foreclosure filings rising slightly? Yes. Are they anywhere near crash territory? No. And homeowners today have far more equity and flexibility than they did during the crash.

If you’re concerned about what you’re seeing in the headlines, the best move isn’t panic, it’s perspective. And the data right now says this isn’t 2008 all over again.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash.

03/11/2026

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

If your listing feels stuck, it’s not a sign you shouldn’t sell. It’s the market giving you feedback. And feedback is powerful when you use it.

Start with a real conversation with a real agent about what’s working and what’s not. Your agent will be able to tell you which small adjustments could totally change the momentum. Because in this market, the sellers who adapt are the ones who move.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends.

03/11/2026

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without offers, you’re not the only one.

But that doesn’t mean it won’t sell. It usually just means something about your strategy needs to shift.

But the best place to figure that out isn’t an online search.

A search engine doesn’t know your house, your neighborhood, or what buyers in your market are actually looking for. Your agent does.

So, before you start scrolling through results online, start with a real conversation with a real person. Your agent can tell you what buyers are saying and what adjustments could change the momentum for you.

Because sometimes the difference between “still sitting” and “just sold” is a few smart tweaks to the plan.



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Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548

03/10/2026

A lot of buyers think rates dropping from the low 6s into the upper 5s would dramatically change their monthly payment. But the math tells another story.

On a $500k loan, the difference between getting a 6.1% and 5.9% mortgage rate is only about $64 a month. Not $300. Not $500. Only $60.

That’s not the massive swing many buyers imagine when they say they’re “waiting for the 5s.”

If you’re holding out for a lower rate, my advice is to double check the math. Because rates have already come down significantly from just one year ago. And you may not need to wait any longer.

The numbers could already work better than you expect.



Mariya Brodigan
Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509)998-6548