{"id":344,"date":"2025-12-01T17:08:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=344"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:08:40","slug":"how-to-find-the-best-deal-possible-on-a-home-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=344","title":{"rendered":"How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"pt-8 px-8\">\n<h2 class=\"profile-color-text text-3xl\">How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-base-content flex items-center flex-wrap gap-x-4 gap-y-2\"><span class=\"flex items-center flex-wrap gap-1\"><time class=\"text-base-content\" datetime=\"2025-12-01T11:30:00Z\">Monday December 1st, 2025<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-base-content flex items-center flex-wrap gap-x-4 gap-y-2\"><span class=\"flex items-center flex-wrap gap-1\"><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/buyers\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">For Buyers,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/first-time-buyers\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">First-Time Buyers,<\/a><a class=\"text-base-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/en\/category\/buying-tips\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Buying Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>Article from Keeping Current Matters<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 px-8\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-3 sm:flex gap-1 flex-wrap w-fit sm:w-full my-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 flex flex-col gap-4 mb-8\">\n<div class=\"mb-2\">\n<p>Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2025\/11\/13\/would-you-let-80-a-month-hold-you-back-from-buying-a-home\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">housing market<\/a>? Here\u2019s the secret.\u00a0<strong>Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic \u2013 and, more willing to negotiate. And that\u2019s where the savviest buyers are finding homes other buyers overlook.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Opportunity: 1 in 5 Homes Has Had a Price Cut This Year<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>According to\u00a0<em>Realtor.com<\/em>, about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/research\/september-2025-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 in every 5<\/a>\u00a0listings (20.2%) have dropped their asking price at least once. And while so many things in today\u2019s housing market vary by region, that number is consistent throughout the country. That tells you one thing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>No matter where you live, there\u2019s a chance to score a better deal. You just need to know where to look. And that\u2019s where your agent comes in.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Tactic: Target Homes That Have Been Sitting the Longest<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Your agent can help you identify which homes have been on the market the longest. Those are the ones where you\u2019re more likely to get a discount. That\u2019s because the seller may be getting frustrated their house hasn\u2019t sold yet, so they&#8217;re more willing to play ball.<\/p>\n<p>And since a lot of buyers steer clear of homes that aren\u2019t selling, you may be the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2025\/08\/25\/should-you-still-expect-a-bidding-war\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">only offer<\/a>\u00a0they get. So, you can lean in and push for a better deal. As<em>\u00a0Realtor.com<\/em>\u00a0explains:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cLess competition means fewer bidding wars and more power to negotiate the extras that add up: closing cost credits, home warranties, even repair concessions . . .\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>these concessions can end up knocking thousands of dollars off the price of a home<\/em><\/strong><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And they\u2019re not the only ones calling out the opportunity you have right now.\u00a0<em>Bankrate\u00a0<\/em>also says:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cDuring the quieter fall and winter months, when fewer prospective buyers are shopping,\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>home sellers may be more willing to lower their prices, or offer concessions, to attract those prospective buyers who are still looking.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And the proof is in the data. The\u00a0<em>National Association of Realtors<\/em>\u00a0(NAR)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/research-reports\/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shows<\/a>\u00a0a clear pattern:\u00a0<strong>the longer a home stays on the market, the lower it tends to sell for compared to the original asking price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20251124\/20251201-The-Longer-a-Home-Sits-original.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20251124\/20251201-The-Longer-a-Home-Sits-original.png\" alt=\"a graph of green rectangular objects\" \/><\/a>So, if you\u2019re serious about getting as much as you can for your money, focusing on these listings could be your best strategy yet.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Even a Small Discount Can Go a Long Way<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>And while paying 94% of the original asking price may not sound like much of a deal, the savings add up. That\u2019s roughly\u00a0<strong>$24,000 in savings on the median priced home\u00a0<\/strong>(<em>see chart below<\/em>):<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20251124\/20251201-What-You-Could-Save-The-Longer-a-House-Sits-original.png\" \/>Zillow\u00a0<\/em>sums it up best:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201c<\/em><strong><em>If you\u2019re a buyer who is hoping to strike a deal, look for homes that have been on the market for a while<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0and that may already have lowered prices to entice buyers. You may find a motivated seller who is more willing to negotiate.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl mb-2\">Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to find the best deal possible on a home right now, start by looking where others aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0<strong>1 in 5 sellers cutting prices<\/strong>\u00a0and many growing more flexible by the week, the homes that have been sitting a little longer could be your best opportunity to save.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about where to find them in our area.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"a6dd2eaf-3047-4f0a-b42f-1389acde028b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"87142322-e9de-42d0-b8d1-2fbf49486d28\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"250\">\ud83d\udd11 Twila Bertrand, REALTOR\u00ae \u2013 CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/strong><br data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\" \/><em data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"341\">Your Trusted, Experienced, and Top-Rated Real Estate Agent in Lufkin &amp; Angelina County<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"637\">Helping buyers and sellers across Lufkin, Hudson, Huntington, Diboll, Pollok, and all surrounding East Texas communities. If you\u2019re searching for the <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"525\">Best Realtor in Lufkin, TX<\/strong> or need expert guidance in today\u2019s market, I\u2019m here to help you make confident, informed real estate decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"765\">\ud83d\udcf2 <strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"656\">Call\/Text:<\/strong> 936-635-4311<br data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 <strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"687\">Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/\">https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/<\/a><br data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\" \/>\ud83c\udfe1 <strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"765\">CENTURY 21 Cota Realty \u2013 Lufkin, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"765\">Check out many of my client testimonials on my Zillow website below as well!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"765\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila%20Bertrand\">https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila%20Bertrand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now &nbsp; Monday December 1st, 2025 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Buying Tips Article from Keeping Current Matters Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today\u2019s\u00a0housing market? 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