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<\/a><\/figure>\nJuly 2025 Central Oregon Real Estate Market Update<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdvice for Buyers, Sellers, and Agents \u2013 Just Write It Up!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nFor Buyers<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe\u2019re continuing to see a downtick in market activity across Central Oregon. Current economic conditions are impacting buyers at most price points, but deals are still happening \u2013 they\u2019re just trending downward in pricing as summer supply builds.<\/strong><\/p>\nRemember, in this market you often have 2-3 chances to negotiate \u2013 when writing your initial offer, during inspections, and sometimes after appraisal (though low appraisals remain relatively rare). Use each stage thoughtfully to strengthen your position and keep deals moving forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFor Sellers<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs always, properties priced to sell are selling, but that does not mean they are priced super low with the only goal being a quick sale\u2026 not all Realtors are jerks\u2026 promise. In today\u2019s market, homes priced purely to maximize seller proceeds are sitting longer and risking getting even less than if you just priced \u201cright\u201d from the beginning. That said, if you want to start \u201ca little high\u201d do it, just reduce quickly \u2013 there is not data telling us that reductions kill value, but days on market does\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\nAsk yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Is online traffic strong?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Are showings happening?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Are showings leading to offers?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf not, something is off. There are unique homes and situations where this does not apply, but for 90% of listings, it does. Listen to what the market is telling you and adjust accordingly, and do it quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFor Agents \u2013 Just Write It Up!<\/strong><\/h4>\nHere\u2019s a quick word for my fellow agents: Just Write It Up.<\/strong><\/p>\nRecently I\u2019ve had sellers simply hoping for <\/strong>any<\/em><\/strong> written offer, even if it starts way lower than asking. At least with something on paper, they can negotiate and explore options to keep a buyer engaged. Too often, buyers and agents hesitate to write an offer they think is too low, so they don\u2019t \u2013 and everyone misses an opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\nAdditionally, I\u2019ve had agents call with verbal offers \u2013 \u201cWould your sellers take $400k cash?\u201d I get the reasoning behind floating it verbally first, and there\u2019s a time and place for that, but most sellers need to see the full written terms to make a real decision. Without a formal offer, you may be doing your clients a disservice.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the past month, I had two situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- I asked an agent to write up an offer because it would help my seller evaluate the full picture. The agent replied that she \u201cdidn\u2019t need the practice if it would just be rejected.\u201d Needless to say, that deal went nowhere.<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Another agent was willing to write it up, but once she dug into the terms, it turned out her buyer didn\u2019t actually have the funds they claimed and wasn\u2019t ready to purchase.<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAt the end of the day, writing an offer takes an experienced agent about 15 minutes, and it gives the listing agent a chance to present an intelligent, actionable proposal to their seller. So my advice this month to agents: <\/strong>Just Write It Up.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFinal Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhether you\u2019re buying, selling, or representing clients this month, stay realistic, responsive, and proactive. If you ever need candid market advice, a pricing review, or strategy brainstorming for your listings, reach out anytime \u2013 we\u2019re here to support you in navigating today\u2019s market.<\/strong><\/p>\nLet\u2019s Get Moving!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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For Buyers<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe\u2019re continuing to see a downtick in market activity across Central Oregon. Current economic conditions are impacting buyers at most price points, but deals are still happening \u2013 they\u2019re just trending downward in pricing as summer supply builds.<\/strong><\/p>\nRemember, in this market you often have 2-3 chances to negotiate \u2013 when writing your initial offer, during inspections, and sometimes after appraisal (though low appraisals remain relatively rare). Use each stage thoughtfully to strengthen your position and keep deals moving forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFor Sellers<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs always, properties priced to sell are selling, but that does not mean they are priced super low with the only goal being a quick sale\u2026 not all Realtors are jerks\u2026 promise. In today\u2019s market, homes priced purely to maximize seller proceeds are sitting longer and risking getting even less than if you just priced \u201cright\u201d from the beginning. That said, if you want to start \u201ca little high\u201d do it, just reduce quickly \u2013 there is not data telling us that reductions kill value, but days on market does\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\nAsk yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Is online traffic strong?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Are showings happening?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Are showings leading to offers?<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf not, something is off. There are unique homes and situations where this does not apply, but for 90% of listings, it does. Listen to what the market is telling you and adjust accordingly, and do it quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFor Agents \u2013 Just Write It Up!<\/strong><\/h4>\nHere\u2019s a quick word for my fellow agents: Just Write It Up.<\/strong><\/p>\nRecently I\u2019ve had sellers simply hoping for <\/strong>any<\/em><\/strong> written offer, even if it starts way lower than asking. At least with something on paper, they can negotiate and explore options to keep a buyer engaged. Too often, buyers and agents hesitate to write an offer they think is too low, so they don\u2019t \u2013 and everyone misses an opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\nAdditionally, I\u2019ve had agents call with verbal offers \u2013 \u201cWould your sellers take $400k cash?\u201d I get the reasoning behind floating it verbally first, and there\u2019s a time and place for that, but most sellers need to see the full written terms to make a real decision. Without a formal offer, you may be doing your clients a disservice.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the past month, I had two situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- I asked an agent to write up an offer because it would help my seller evaluate the full picture. The agent replied that she \u201cdidn\u2019t need the practice if it would just be rejected.\u201d Needless to say, that deal went nowhere.<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Another agent was willing to write it up, but once she dug into the terms, it turned out her buyer didn\u2019t actually have the funds they claimed and wasn\u2019t ready to purchase.<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAt the end of the day, writing an offer takes an experienced agent about 15 minutes, and it gives the listing agent a chance to present an intelligent, actionable proposal to their seller. So my advice this month to agents: <\/strong>Just Write It Up.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nFinal Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhether you\u2019re buying, selling, or representing clients this month, stay realistic, responsive, and proactive. If you ever need candid market advice, a pricing review, or strategy brainstorming for your listings, reach out anytime \u2013 we\u2019re here to support you in navigating today\u2019s market.<\/strong><\/p>\nLet\u2019s Get Moving!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Remember, in this market you often have 2-3 chances to negotiate \u2013 when writing your initial offer, during inspections, and sometimes after appraisal (though low appraisals remain relatively rare). Use each stage thoughtfully to strengthen your position and keep deals moving forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n As always, properties priced to sell are selling, but that does not mean they are priced super low with the only goal being a quick sale\u2026 not all Realtors are jerks\u2026 promise. In today\u2019s market, homes priced purely to maximize seller proceeds are sitting longer and risking getting even less than if you just priced \u201cright\u201d from the beginning. That said, if you want to start \u201ca little high\u201d do it, just reduce quickly \u2013 there is not data telling us that reductions kill value, but days on market does\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n If not, something is off. There are unique homes and situations where this does not apply, but for 90% of listings, it does. Listen to what the market is telling you and adjust accordingly, and do it quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a quick word for my fellow agents: Just Write It Up.<\/strong><\/p>\n Recently I\u2019ve had sellers simply hoping for <\/strong>any<\/em><\/strong> written offer, even if it starts way lower than asking. At least with something on paper, they can negotiate and explore options to keep a buyer engaged. Too often, buyers and agents hesitate to write an offer they think is too low, so they don\u2019t \u2013 and everyone misses an opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Additionally, I\u2019ve had agents call with verbal offers \u2013 \u201cWould your sellers take $400k cash?\u201d I get the reasoning behind floating it verbally first, and there\u2019s a time and place for that, but most sellers need to see the full written terms to make a real decision. Without a formal offer, you may be doing your clients a disservice.<\/strong><\/p>\n In the past month, I had two situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the day, writing an offer takes an experienced agent about 15 minutes, and it gives the listing agent a chance to present an intelligent, actionable proposal to their seller. So my advice this month to agents: <\/strong>Just Write It Up.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or representing clients this month, stay realistic, responsive, and proactive. If you ever need candid market advice, a pricing review, or strategy brainstorming for your listings, reach out anytime \u2013 we\u2019re here to support you in navigating today\u2019s market.<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s Get Moving!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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