Jan Cook - Realtor

06/18/2026

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/18/2026

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/18/2026

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.



Message me if you would like to talk about buying or selling a home.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/18/2026

🏡 Open House This Saturday! 🏡
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06/17/2026

🏡 **SOLD! Congratulations to my sellers on a successful sale!

If you're considering selling your home and would like to know what it's worth in today's market, I'd be happy to help. Whether you're ready to move now or just exploring your options, let's talk.

📞 Jan Cook, REALTOR® | REMAX Results | 320-260-8422

06/17/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.



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One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/16/2026

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

06/15/2026

Want to know what sellers in our area are negotiating right now? Text or message me!

A few years ago, sellers could say "no" to just about everything a buyer asked for.

No repairs.
No concessions.
No negotiation.

Today? The market looks a little different.

Zillow says 67% of sellers pay some or all of their buyer's closing costs.

That doesn't mean every seller should do it. But it does mean the most successful sellers today understand something important:

The market has shifted. And that's means negotiation is back on the table.

Sometimes helping with closing costs makes sense. Sometimes another concession is the better move. But it’s normal for today’s market to require some give and take.

The key is knowing what buyers are asking for in your area, and which compromises are actually worth making.

06/15/2026

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.



Message me if you would like to talk about buying or selling a home.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.