Heather Rice - Realtor

Spring housing conditions are finally shifting in buyers' favor. New listings jumped 12.9% year over year, active inventory is up 4.8%, and the median listing price has fallen for 14 consecutive weeks, down 1.7%, according to Realtor.com's latest weekly market update. Asking prices have now either fallen or remained flat for 26 straight weeks, and on a per-square-foot basis, prices are down 2.3%, suggesting underlying home values are genuinely declining. Mortgage rates have also pulled back after a sharp April spike.

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It’s becoming increasingly common to see homes listed on the MLS without any photos. This can create unnecessary concern for potential buyers, who may assume there are issues with the property—even when none exist—and quickly move on to other listings.

Regardless of market conditions, it’s important to evaluate the level of effort your agent is putting into marketing your property. If they are not including photos, it raises the question of what other opportunities may be missed in effectively presenting your home.

The best week to sell your home in 2026 is April 12-18, and it's coming up fast.

Here's why this week stands out: homes listed during this window historically sell for up to $5,300 more than the average week, attract 16.7% more buyer views, sell about 9 days faster, face nearly 12% less competition from other sellers, and are far less likely to need a price reduction.

53% of sellers take one month or less to prep their home for listing, so if you've been thinking about selling this spring, now is the time to start.

Thinking about selling your home and don't know where to start? 🤔

Buying and selling a home 🏠 is very personal, and some prospects are uncomfortable intruding on someone else's private space.

Buyers often prefer to view 🧐 a home when the current owners are not present because they can evaluate the space unreservedly.

Additionally, potential buyers can be hesitant to negotiate 🤝 the sale of the home directly with the current homeowner. Having a real estate professional like myself there as liaison takes some of the pressure off the prospective buyer and current homeowner by opening channels of communication.

As a seller, you want to make sure the buyers viewing your home are serious. I will do the legwork 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️for you. I can pre-screen prospects to make sure they are motivated and financially equipped to make the purchase. That means you'll be saving time🕖 and the inconvenience of aimless showings.

Give me a call today☎️, and I can help you and your potential buyers feel more at ease throughout the process.🙂😉

Heather Rice
Century 21
918-409-4250
Lic #180359

Your Home Listing Stinks! Here’s What to Do About It Real estate pros say one of the biggest buyer turnoffs during home showings comes down to lingering odors.

Have you ever taken a couple thousand 💰dollars and set it on fire🔥?

You may not have literally burned up bills but if you're still paying rent, it amounts to the same thing. When you buy a home🏠 you own something solid, real, and something full of value. For many people, building equity by buying your own home is one of the most lucrative investments you can make.

If you're ready to take the first steps👣 towards owning your own home 🏡 and investing in your future, let's ☎️talk!

🙋🏼‍♀️Heather Rice
Century 21
☎️918-409-4250
✉️[email protected]
Lic #180359