Sell Now or Hold Tight? What Homeowners Need to Hear - But Aren’t Being Told.
Quick Take:
Some LA homes are getting 10 offers. Others sit for months. Rates are frozen near 7%, inventory is low, and uncertainty is sky-high. This blog breaks down whether it's smarter to sell now or wait, and what most homeowners aren't being told about their options. If you're thinking about making a move in 2025, this is the clarity you've been waiting for.
Table of Contents
- The Market Is Sending Mixed Signals
- If You're Selling: Use the Edge While You Have It
- If You're Buying: The Quiet Window to Make Your Move
- What Smart Homeowners Are Doing Right Now
- FAQs
- Final Thoughts & Strategy Call
The Market Is Sending Mixed Signals
Some homes are flying off the market with 10+ offers. Others are sitting untouched for 60 days.
Interest rates remain stuck around 7%. Construction costs keep climbing. The Fed hints at rate cuts, only to walk them back weeks later.
It’s no wonder sellers and buyers are asking: “Is this the right time - or a costly mistake?”
The truth? There's no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your next move - and whether you're playing offense or defense.
If You're Selling: Use the Edge While You Have It
Here’s what most people don’t realize: you still have leverage as a seller.
But that leverage only works if you deploy it properly. The homes selling fast right now?
- Priced right from the start
- Professionally presented
- Prepped before they ever hit the market
On the flip side, listings that skip those steps are lingering - and bleeding value through price cuts and buyer concessions.
If you've lived in your home for decades, the idea of prepping it might sound overwhelming. But here's what our clients quickly discover: you don’t have to lift a finger.
We handle it all - repairs, cleanouts, staging, and updates - based on what gets you the most money back.
And because inventory is still limited, you’ve got a short-term advantage. Especially before the next wave of listings floods the market later this summer.
For homeowners looking to downsize or move closer to family, this might be a rare moment where you can sell high and buy smart in the same market.
If You're Buying: The Quiet Window to Make Your Move
The loud buyers - the ones throwing cash at anything in 2021 - are silent. That’s exactly why the quiet, strategic ones are thriving right now.
Last month, we helped clients score a Hollywood Hills Mid-Century for $1.9M - listed at $2.3M. Appraisal came in $250K above purchase. They were the only offer.
Another recent deal? Off-market, multiple offers, and we still negotiated under asking with seller-paid repairs. Our buyers walked in with equity. Zero drama.
We're also helping clients assume 2.9% mortgages - yes, they're real, and yes, they’re still out there.
But none of that matters if you’re not prepared to act.
This isn’t a market that rewards speed. It rewards planning, patience, and positioning.
What Smart Homeowners Are Doing Right Now
No, it’s not 2021.
No, it’s not 2008.
It’s something rarer: that in-between moment where confusion creates opportunity.
If you’re even thinking about making a move - whether it’s selling, buying, downsizing, or trading up - this is the time to talk through your options with someone who can cut through the noise.
Because most agents are still parroting headlines.
We’re helping people look beneath them - and build a strategy that fits them.
FAQs
How do I know if it’s the right time to sell my home?
If you’re considering selling in the next 12 months, your timing window may already be open. Limited inventory, early summer buyer demand, and pre-market preparation give you a strategic edge now - not later.
Can I buy and sell in this market without losing money?
Yes, but only with a coordinated strategy. We help clients align both transactions to maximize sale price and negotiate strong terms on their next home - often with seller credits, off-market options, or assumable loans.
What if my home needs work before I list it?
We’ll take care of everything. Our process handles repairs, staging, and light renovations - with your approval - so you don’t have to stress. Your only job is saying yes or no to choices we make together.
Are off-market deals still possible in 2025?
Absolutely. Many of the best properties never hit Zillow. We’ve helped buyers land exclusive homes quietly - with less competition and better terms—because we’re constantly networking behind the scenes.
Is a 2.9% mortgage takeover really an option?
Yes. Assumable mortgages haven’t disappeared. We help clients identify listings with these rare, transferable loans - so they can skip today’s 7% interest rates altogether.
Need a game plan before summer ends?
Book a 20-minute strategy call . We’ll assess your timeline, walk you through market dynamics, and build a custom plan - whether you’re downsizing, trading up, or just exploring options.