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🏡 Agent Success Spotlight: Sam Del Rosario Great news out of Pennsylvania! 🎉 HomeLight agent Sam helped a client we referred achieve a strong sale result in Lehighton. 📍 Lehighton, PA 💰 Listed at: $550,000 ✅ Closed at: $575,000 Selling $25K over asking, this home is a great example of thoughtful preparation, market expertise, and strong negotiation at work. We’re glad to work with agents like Sam who help sellers make the most of their sale. 👏

💡 Lender Testimonial A sincere thank-you to Geoffrey Geist for sharing his experience with HomeLight. We're proud to work alongside lenders across the country to help create more paths to homeownership and smoother transactions for their clients. ➡️ Discover how Buy Before You Sell helps remove sale contingencies and strengthen offers at lenders.homelight.com.

Buyers are gaining more negotiating power in today’s market. 🏡 According to HomeLight’s recent report, 41% of agents say buyers have more bargaining power at the national level. But the advantage can still depend on the home — including its price, condition, and location. Regionally, the Midwest and Northeast remain the exceptions, where sellers continue to hold more leverage. 📊Read the full report for more insights on today’s shifting market: https://lnkd.in/grSTbZH8

🏡 What do lenders wish every first-time buyer knew before they start their home search? We asked loan officers from 78 top lending companies across the country as part of HomeLight's latest Lender Insights survey, and their responses revealed a few common themes: start preparing earlier than you think, stop trying to time mortgage rates, and don't assume you need 20% down. On the blog, we break down 10 of their top tips for today's first-time buyers. A huge thank-you to the 25 loan officers who shared their expertise and helped make this piece possible. 👏 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4c9FtSN

Today’s buyers aren’t just looking for a house — they’re looking for one that feels ready from day one. 🏡✨ According to HomeLight’s Top Agent Insights Spring/Summer 2026 report, 84% of agents say turnkey features like fresh paint, updated kitchens, and refreshed bathrooms are helping homes sell. 🛋️🎨 Many buyers are prioritizing convenience and a smoother move — choosing homes that feel complete the moment they walk in. For sellers, the takeaway is clear: preparation matters. A few smart updates before listing can help your home stand out faster. 🔗Read the full report for more insights on what top agents say is helping homes stand out in today’s market: https://lnkd.in/g8S8zDbD

🏡 Agent Success Spotlight: Matt V. Today’s spotlight goes to HomeLight agent Matt, who helped a client we referred achieve a strong result in California. 📍Emeryville, CA 💰 Listed at:$565,000 ✅ Closed at: $580,000 Closing $15K over asking, this sale highlights the value of smart pricing, market knowledge, and skilled negotiation. We’re proud to work with agents like Matt who help their clients move forward with confidence. 👏

🏡 Buyers may have more negotiating power than they’ve had in years, but the 2026 housing market is still far from predictable. Inman recently featured our new Spring/Summer Top Agent Insights report, spotlighting the growing disconnects shaping today’s real estate market — from rising price reductions and longer selling timelines to stronger demand for move-in-ready homes and affordability-driven buyer decisions. The article also explores how 950 top-performing agents nationwide are seeing more negotiation around concessions and a rise in increasingly sophisticated AI-powered real estate scams. 📊 Read the full feature on Inman: https://hubs.li/Q04gTh8w0

In today’s market, pricing right and standing out matter more than ever. 🏡📊 Our latest Top Agent Insights Spring/Summer 2026 report shows that buyers are becoming more selective, affordability is shaping decisions, and sellers may need to adjust their strategy to stand out. From more homes seeing price reductions to stronger demand for move-in-ready homes, the market is shifting in ways both buyers and sellers should watch closely. Get the full analysis on what’s shaping today’s real estate market — and what it could mean for your next move. 📊 Check out the report: https://lnkd.in/g8S8zDbD

🏡 Agent Success Spotlight: Kyle D. Celebrating a great result in California! 🎉 HomeLight agent Kyle helped a client we referred achieve a strong sale outcome. 📍 Los Angeles, CA 💰 Listed at: $800,000 ✅ Closed at: $850,000 That’s $50K over asking—a strong example of thoughtful preparation, market expertise, and effective negotiation. We’re proud to work with agents like Kyle who know how to guide sellers toward strong outcomes. 👏

💡 Lender Testimonial For Lily Minerich, loan officer at Lennar Mortgage, Buy Before You Sell made the difference between waiting and winning. When a sale contingency would have cost her clients the home they loved, they were able to submit a strong, non-contingent offer in a competitive market — then sell their existing home on a better timeline. ↗️ See how Buy Before You Sell supports smoother moves: https://bit.ly/4tpcORg.