Answers by Sarah Schelin

That’s a great question, and I don’t see it as a red flag. There are a lot of reasons someone might move sooner than expected like job changes, family needs, or simply outgrowing the space faster than they thought. Of course, I recommend hiring a licensed home inspector that give the home a thorough look-over. Congrats on finding a home you love!

35 days on market + lots of showings + zero offers actually tells you a lot… Buyers are interested… but not convinced! If you had no showings, we’d blame marketing. But you are getting traffic, so buyers are walking through, comparing, and choosing something else. That usually comes down to price vs. perceived value! Now about your agent… If they’re communicating, marketing, and giving real feedback, they’re likely doing their job. BUT if all you’re hearing is “it looks great, the right buyer will come”… you need more than that. You deserve actual data and strategy. Here’s the hard truth: Price fixes almost everything! Minor updates and paint can help, but in today’s interest rates, buyers are super payment-sensitive. If it’s not priced right, they’ll pass, no matter how cute it is. Taking it off the market to do updates isn’t “fishy”… but it’s not always the magic fix either. My recommendation, before firing your agent, ask for a real strategy breakdown. “What are buyers seeing in other homes that they’re not seeing in mine?” If they can’t answer that clearly, it might be time to reconsider. If the answer is price… well… that’s your answer (even if it’s not the fun one).

List now!! Seriously, buyers don’t magically wake up in April and decide to start house hunting. They’re already out there… especially the serious ones! AND, if there’s zero inventory in your neighborhood right now? That’s your moment! Less competition = more eyes on your home. The only reason homes sit and go “stale” this time of year isn’t because it’s March… it’s because of price or condition. So if you’re going to list now, do it right: ✔ Clean ✔ Decluttered ✔ Show-ready ✔ And MOST IMPORTANTLY, priced correctly for today’s market A well-prepped, well-priced home in a low-inventory market? That’s exactly what buyers are waiting for. If anything, waiting until April just means you’re jumping in with everyone else… and more competition. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be the only option than one of ten 😉