{"id":367,"date":"2026-01-27T14:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=367"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:36:53","slug":"you-may-not-want-to-skip-over-that-house-thats-been-sitting-on-the-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twilabertrand.sites.c21.homes\/?p=367","title":{"rendered":"You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That\u2019s Been Sitting on the Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-8 px-8\">\n<h2 class=\"profile-color-text text-3xl\">You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That\u2019s Been Sitting on the Market<\/h2>\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=\"2026-01-26T11:30:00Z\">Monday January 26th, 2026<\/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\/buying-tips\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\">Buying Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div>.<\/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>When you see a house that\u2019s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>What\u2019s wrong with it?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Why hasn\u2019t anyone bought it yet?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Am I missing something?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today\u2019s market, you may actually miss out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Time on Market Isn&#8217;t Automatically a Concern Anymore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few years ago, homes sold in just a matter of days. Sometimes, hours. Anything that lingered longer than that raised concerns. But that\u2019s no longer the baseline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inventory has grown. Buyers have more choices. And homes are taking longer to sell across the board.\u00a0<\/strong>Those are some of the reasons why the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/research\/December-2025-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">typical time<\/a>\u00a0it takes a home to sell has climbed this year:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20260121\/20260126-Homes-Have-Been-Taking-Longer-original.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/KeepingCurrentMatters\/content\/images\/20260121\/20260126-Homes-Have-Been-Taking-Longer-original.png\" alt=\"a graph of blue bars\" \/><\/a>And it\u2019s not that 73 days is slow. That\u2019s actually pretty normal for this time of year. It just\u00a0<em>feels\u00a0<\/em>slow because you heard so much about houses being snapped up in the buying frenzy a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p>That shift alone explains a lot of what you\u2019re seeing. It\u2019s not necessarily that there\u2019s anything wrong with the house itself. Although, let\u2019s be honest, sometimes that is the case.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time today, a house that\u2019s taking longer to sell simply means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are a lot of homes for sale in that area<\/li>\n<li>The seller priced a little too high at first<\/li>\n<li>The home didn\u2019t photograph as well online<\/li>\n<li>Buyers passed it over for flashier listings nearby<\/li>\n<li>The timing just wasn\u2019t right when it first hit the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of those are necessarily deal-breakers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Buyers Often Get Wrong About These Listings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because even though you may assume a house that hasn\u2019t sold must have hidden issues, the reality is, that\u2019s not always the case. And, if the house\u00a0<em>does\u00a0<\/em>have issues, it&#8217;ll show up quickly in your inspection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s information you can use to negotiate. Not a reason to walk away automatically.\u00a0<\/strong>And in many cases, that\u2019s where buyers find the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2025\/12\/01\/how-to-find-the-best-deal-possible-on-a-home-right-now-blog\/?a=1000025117-654188f2b9e9f721433bea74f0bf3424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The key is knowing which homes that have been sitting for a while are worth a second look \u2013 and which ones aren\u2019t. That\u2019s why working with a local agent makes a real difference. They\u2019ll be able to look at disclosures and more to help you uncover hidden gems other buyers may overlook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl mb-2\">Bottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>A home sitting on the market isn\u2019t always a warning sign. Sometimes it\u2019s an overlooked opportunity. Every market, every neighborhood, every home is a bit different!<\/p>\n<p>If you want help identifying which homes are worth a second look (and which ones to skip), let\u2019s talk!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"410\"><strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"383\">Twila Bertrand, REALTOR\u00ae<\/strong><br data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\" \/>CENTURY 21 Cota Realty<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"743\">Twila Bertrand is a trusted and award-winning REALTOR\u00ae with CENTURY 21 Cota Realty, proudly serving <strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"557\">Lufkin Tx, Huntington Tx, and all over East Texas<\/strong>. Known for her local market expertise, strong negotiation skills, and client-first approach, Twila helps buyers and sellers confidently navigate every step of the real estate process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1141\">Whether you\u2019re buying your first home, selling a property, relocating, or investing in East Texas real estate, Twila provides honest guidance, detailed market analysis, and proven results. Her deep knowledge of the <strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"992\">Lufkin TX real estate market<\/strong>, commitment to service, and strong community ties make her a go-to resource for residential, rural, and investment properties throughout the area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1341\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Serving Lufkin TX, Huntington TX &amp; the surrounding East Texas communities<\/strong><br data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\" \/><strong>\ud83c\udfe1 Residential \u2022 Acreage \u2022 Investment Properties<\/strong><br data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\" \/><strong>\ud83d\udcde Ready to buy or sell? Let\u2019s talk!\u00a0 Cell 936-208-7631<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1341\">The link to her Zillow profile with tons of client testimonials is below!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1341\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila%20Bertrand\">https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Twila%20Bertrand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That\u2019s Been Sitting on the Market Monday January 26th, 2026 . For Buyers,Buying Tips . Article from Keeping Current Matters When you see a house that\u2019s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What\u2019s wrong with it? 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