10/08/2026
🏡 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW YEARS CAN MAKE!
I was thinking this morning about how much our Spokane real estate market has changed.
Remember the pandemic housing market? We had less than ONE month of inventory, and the competition was absolutely crazy!
I personally had a listing receive 19 offers! Yes, NINETEEN! 😳
Buyers were writing offers thousands over asking price, waiving inspections, covering appraisal gaps, and bringing additional cash to closing just to have a chance.
And first-time homebuyers? My heart went out to them. So many were frustrated, discouraged, and eventually gave up.
Fast-forward to today. What a different conversation we’re having!
We have significantly more homes available, and buyers have negotiating opportunities that were almost unheard of just a few years ago.
✔️ Seller-paid closing costs
✔️ Interest-rate buydowns
✔️ Inspection negotiations
✔️ More homes to choose from
✔️ Time to actually THINK before making an offer!
Of course, every home and every situation is different. Well-priced homes are still selling, and sellers still want the best possible terms.
But here’s what I really want people to understand…
If you gave up on buying a home a few years ago because you couldn’t compete, don’t assume today’s market is the same.
It isn’t.
I’ve been selling real estate for nearly 13 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the market is always changing. The key is knowing how to navigate the market we’re IN, not the one we USED to be in.
And for those buyers who were left on the sidelines a few years ago, it might just be time to have another conversation. ❤️
Not sure where to start? Give me a call 509-879-8132.
Tami Montoya | REALTOR®
Keller Williams Spokane
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