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📅 MONDAY (MARKET AUTHORITY)
If you’ve been paying attention lately, you’ve probably noticed something:
👉 The market feels slower.
Homes aren’t flying off the shelf.
Buyers aren’t rushing decisions.
And naturally, the question is:
“Is something wrong?”
The short answer?
👉 No. But things have changed.
📊 What’s actually happening
We’re in a transition phase.
Inventory is higher than it’s been in years
Buyers have more time to decide
Pricing mistakes are showing up fast
This isn’t a downturn.
👉 It’s a shift from urgency… to selectivity.
💰 Lending Insight
Rates are still hovering in the mid-to-high 6% range.
That’s created a new kind of buyer:
👉 More cautious
👉 More payment-focused
👉 More strategic
They’re not just asking, “Do I like the home?”
They’re asking:
👉 “Does this make sense financially?”
🏡 Buyer Insight
Right now, you have something rare:
👉 Time to think.
You can compare homes, negotiate terms, and make decisions without pressure.
That window doesn’t stay open forever.
🏠 Seller Insight
If your home isn’t getting attention early…
👉 Buyers are assuming something is off.
In this market, first impressions matter more than ever.
🧠 My take
This isn’t a bad market.
👉 It’s just a smarter one.
The people who win are the ones who understand how it’s changed.
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If you’re waiting for things to “speed back up”…
👉 That’s probably not the move.
This market rewards strategy—not speed.
🏡 Buyer Tip
Use the time you have—but don’t get comfortable.
Right now, buyers finally have breathing room:
More homes to choose from
Less pressure
More negotiation opportunities
But here’s the catch:
👉 That window can close faster than people expect.
When rates shift—even slightly—buyers come back quickly, and competition picks up.
💡 Smart move:
Take advantage of the slower pace without assuming it will last forever.
🏠 Seller Tip
Don’t test the market—enter it strategically.
I’m seeing more sellers “test” higher prices right now, thinking:
👉 “We’ll just drop it later if needed.”
Here’s what actually happens:
The listing sits
Buyers move on
Price drops signal weakness
And you end up chasing the market instead of leading it.
💡 Smart move:
Price it right from the start and create momentum early.
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Myth vs Reality
There’s a lot of outdated advice floating around right now…
👉 And believing it can cost you money.
❌ Myth #1: “I should wait for rates to drop before buying”
✅ Reality:
When rates drop, competition comes back fast.
That means:
More buyers
More bidding wars
Higher prices
👉 Buying now (with less competition) and refinancing later is often the smarter play.
❌ Myth #2: “Homes aren’t selling right now”
✅ Reality:
Homes are selling…
👉 Just not the overpriced ones.
Well-priced homes = still moving
Overpriced homes = sitting
This is a strategy market, not a stalled market.
❌ Myth #3: “I can price high and negotiate down”
✅ Reality:
Today’s buyers don’t negotiate like that.
👉 They skip overpriced homes completely.
No showings = no offers
No offers = price drops
And price drops often hurt more than pricing right upfront.
❌ Myth #4: “I don’t need to offer concessions as a seller”
✅ Reality:
Concessions are becoming normal again.
Buyers are asking for:
Closing costs
Rate buydowns
Repairs
👉 Sellers who work with buyers are winning.
❌ Myth #5: “All homes are taking forever to sell”
✅ Reality:
Good homes still move quickly.
👉 The difference is:
Price
Condition
Presentation
The market isn’t slow—it’s selective.
❌ Myth #6: “I’ll get a better deal if I wait”
✅ Reality:
Maybe on price… but not necessarily overall.
👉 If rates drop:
Prices often rise
Competition increases
The “better deal” can disappear quickly.
❌ Myth #7: “Online estimates (Zillow, etc.) are accurate”
✅ Reality:
They’re a starting point—not a strategy.
👉 They don’t account for:
Condition
Upgrades
Local demand shifts
Micro-neighborhood differences
That’s where real pricing expertise matters.
📍 Local Insight (Utah County Reality Check)
Right now:
Buyers have more power—but not unlimited power
Sellers still have opportunity—but need strategy
The middle ground is where deals are happening
👉 The market is no longer extreme—it’s balanced and intentional
🗣️ My Opinion
👉“The biggest mistakes I’m seeing right now come from people using advice from a completely different market.
What worked two or three years ago doesn’t work the same today. The key is adjusting your strategy to what’s happening right now—not what used to happen.”
📣 Call to Action
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That’s it for today.
Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, keep busy.
Lori Collins, Associate Broker #14213653-AB00
Jeff Collins, Salesperson #1421190-SA00
Springville, UT 84663
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