Redfin agents are adjusting to the new mood for single-family homes where sellers are facing more selective, patient buyers who have no sense of urgency.
It's the reality for now, as Redfin reported last week that there's not been this low of a level of competition for single-family homes since before the pandemic.
Alexis Malin, a Redfin real estate agent representing buyers in Jacksonville, Fla., said in prepared remarks, "They should do everything possible to make their property pristine for the masses—invest in updates and make [the home] feel fresh," she said. "Doing little things like replacing faulty faucets or painting walls will help sell a home more quickly."
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