Walseth Sells Tampa Bay

04/07/2026

We don't say this to be critical of other agents. We say it because it's real.

33.7% of the sellers we worked with in 2025 had been on the market before —with a different agent — and the home never closed. Some were overpriced. Some had marketing that didn't reach the right buyers. Some didn't have the support they needed after the first few weeks.

A listing that expired or was cancelled isn't a dead end. But relaunching correctly takes more than changing photos or adjusting the price. It takes an honest conversation about what didn't work — and a strategy built around what does.

If your listing has gone stale, or you're watching it sit longer than expected, we're happy to take a look. No pressure — just an honest perspective.

Comment RESET — we’ll start there.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Walseth Sells Tampa Bay team! 🌷

Spring is one of the most active times of year in the Gulf Coast market, and if buying or selling has been on your mind, now is a great time to start the conversation. Inventory is moving, and we'd love to help you find something worth celebrating this season.

What are your spring plans, are you thinking about making a move this year? Drop a comment below and let's chat.

04/02/2026

If you own a home in Pinellas County and you’re thinking about selling this year, here’s the number that matters most right now: 78 days on market.

That's the median time a home spent on the market in Pinellas last month. A year ago, it was 50 days — a 56% increase.

This doesn't mean the market has fallen apart. Pinellas is still a strong market with real buyer demand and a median sale price of $450,000. But it does mean sellers who succeed right now go to market with more preparation, not less.

Accurate pricing. Professional, high-quality photography that reflects the home’s actual value. A marketing approach that puts your home in front of buyers actively looking in Pinellas — not just the ones who happen to drive by.

We track Pinellas neighborhood by neighborhood. If you’re thinking about selling in 2026, we’re ready to walk through what that looks like for your specific address.

Comment AUDIT — we’ll start there.

03/31/2026

We looked at every closed sale in Tampa Bay last month. Here's what the data actually said.

28 out of 100 listings never sold -- they expired or were cancelled. Another 42 sold after a price reduction. The average penalty? A $31,872 price cut and 122 days on market.

The 30 who got it right? 12 days. 99.4% of list price.

The difference comes down to two things: pricing from day one, and how thoroughly the home was marketed. Sellers who lead with both don't end up chasing the market.

Comment AUDIT -- we'll walk through where your home would land in today's market.

03/26/2026

One of the most consistent patterns we see in our market data: sellers who go to market right the first time rarely have to negotiate. Sellers who go in unprepared almost always wish they had done more before the sign went up.

The first 10 days of a listing are when the MLS and major platforms push your home to the most active buyers. That window is finite — and it doesn’t reset if things don’t go as planned.

The difference isn’t luck. It’s preparation: accurate pricing based on current data, professional photography that reflects your home’s value, and a marketing strategy that reaches the right buyers — not just the closest ones.

If you’re thinking about selling in the next few months, there’s a lot we can do now to make sure those first 10 days count.

Comment LAUNCH and we’ll walk through exactly what that looks like for your home.

03/24/2026

We hear this from sellers all the time:
“We listed a little high to leave room to negotiate.”

Here’s what the data showed in February 2026:

Homes priced accurately from day one sold in an average of 12 days at 99.4% of list price.
Homes that needed a price reduction took an average of 122 days — and sold for 89.8% of list price.

On a $450,000 home, that’s a $46,000 difference.

And that’s before factoring in carrying costs, the stress of a stale listing, and the negotiating power buyers gain the moment they see a price drop in the history.

Pricing right isn’t about leaving money on the table — it’s about not losing it by accident.

Comment RESET and we’ll walk through what accurate pricing looks like for your home.

02/28/2026

If you’re thinking about selling a condo in Pinellas County this year, there’s something important you should know.

Condo sales are not falling apart because of paint colors or staging. They fall apart because of missing information.

In today’s market, buyers have time. They are reviewing documents carefully before they ever submit an offer — and in many cases, their attorney is reviewing them even before inspection.

Here’s what they’re asking for:

• HOA budget and at least 2–3 years of financials
• A reserve study and the health of the reserves
• Milestone Inspection status (this is a live Florida legal requirement in 2026, and every buyer’s attorney will ask about it)
• Any current or upcoming special assessments — and how they’re being handled
• Rental, pet, parking, and board approval rules
• Building insurance coverage, deductibles, and what the unit owner is responsible for
• Documentation of updates to both the unit and common areas
• A clear breakdown of the true monthly cost of ownership

When these answers are unclear or delayed, buyers hesitate. And hesitation in a softer market costs sellers leverage.

The good news? This market still rewards sellers who are organized and proactive. When everything is ready upfront, you create confidence. And confidence creates urgency.

If you’re even considering listing your condo in Tampa Bay or along the beaches, the best thing you can do is prepare your documents before you go live.

If you’d like the full condo prep checklist, comment “CHECKLIST” or send me a message and I’ll share it with you.

02/20/2026

02/16/2026

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02/09/2026

Common real estate myths...debunked.

Which one shocks you the most?

11/07/2025

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So many of our clients try out the boat lift when they are buying a waterfront property just to make sure it works. Is that the whole story? watch the video ...