A Real Estate Reality Check (and a Love Letter to One Very Special Listing)

Some homes make you pause at the front door and say… wow, this one has a story.

This listing of mine? It’s one of those.

We staged it, photographed it, filmed it, walked it, re-walked it, opened the doors, hosted the neighbors, boosted the ads, lit the candles, fluffed the pillows… honestly, I’m one smudge stick away from clearing the bad juju myself.

And still: The market is taking its sweet time.

That’s the part sellers don’t always see coming. You can do everything right: spot-on pricing, top-tier presentation, strategy with teeth and the market can still ask for patience. Not because the home isn’t right. Not because the agent didn’t do enough. But because timing, interest rates, seasonality, and buyer psychology form a messy little cocktail that moves at its own pace.

The Fear Behind the “Why Isn’t It Sold Yet?” Question

When a home sits longer than expected, the fears start to whisper:

• Is something wrong with the house?
• Did we miss something?
• Should we drop the price again?
• Are buyers even out there?

I get it. Truly.

Selling is emotional. It’s vulnerable. You’re inviting strangers to decide if your home, your memories, are worth their offer.

So let’s anchor in what we know:

1. The market is slower right now.

Buyers are picky, cautious, and calculating every monthly payment.

2. Exposure matters more than ever.

And this home is not short on exposure:
→ strategic pricing
→ staging
→ pro photography + videography
→ social ads
→ open houses
→ agent outreach
→ in-home lifestyle flyers
→ and yes… a little prayer-circle blessing, because why not

3. Presentation is winning.

This home isn’t just “listed.”
It’s curated.
Thoughtful.
A place you feel something in.

Which brings me to my favorite detail…

The Flyers That Made Buyers Smile (and Pause)

Instead of a typical “feature list,” the sellers and I created moments – little narrative signposts sprinkled throughout the home.

A few favorites:

• “Hope you like our crafty wall! If not, a little spray and peel, poof, gone. If you do love it… you’re welcome.”
• “Pool’s on the left so the kids stay out of the water unless you say so.”
• “Projector stays, it made countless family movie nights. Hope you make even more.”
• “Welcome home. The neighbors are the kind you actually visit after you move.”

Each flyer helps a buyer picture themselves living, not just touring.

That’s the energy this home holds.
Warm. Real. Lived in with love.

So How Do We Calm the Fear?

With honesty.
With data.
With patience.
And with strategy that doesn’t crack under pressure.

This home is positioned exceptionally well in a market that simply moves slower this time of year. We are not guessing. We are not hoping. We are executing.

And sometimes? The story simply needs one more set of eyes.
One more weekend.
One buyer who feels what everyone else has felt… that this home is something special.

Until then, we stay the course.
Intentional, polished, and downright delightful, real estate as it should be.

If you’d like the full details, photos, and video, you can view the listing here: Polished on Peak View