• Timing the Market Is a Trap,Kathryn Schenk

    Timing the Market Is a Trap

    There is a particular kind of confidence that shows up when someone says they are “waiting for the right time to buy” or “planning to list when the market peaks.” It sounds measured. Strategic, even. As though the decision is being guided by careful analysis rather than instinct. In reality, it is u

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  • First Weekend Wins,Kathryn Schenk

    First Weekend Wins

    There is a quiet but very real window at the beginning of every listing that most sellers underestimate, and it is not particularly forgiving. The first few days on market are not just about exposure. They are about positioning, perception, and the tone you set for every negotiation that follows. In

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  • Draw the Line Before the Deal Does,Kathryn Schenk

    Draw the Line Before the Deal Does

    There’s a quiet but consequential mistake many buyers make before they ever write an offer. They walk into the process with enthusiasm, a general budget, and a vague sense of what feels “too much”… and assume that will be enough to guide them. It isn’t. In reality, most difficult decisions in a tran

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