Sometimes growth means deciding what you want more of, and what you don’t.Real estate gives us a lot of ways to measure success. Closings, volume, listings, awards, rankings. Those numbers
The Biggest Buyer and Seller Mistakes We See Mid-Year
Dated: June 9 2026
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And how to course correct
By the time summer rolls around, the real estate market starts to feel different.
The early spring rush has passed, and many buyers and sellers find themselves reassessing where they stand.
This is often when small missteps start to show up.
For sellers, one of the most common mistakes is holding onto an initial strategy for too long.
Pricing, presentation, and expectations that made sense in early spring don’t always translate the same way mid-year.
If a home isn’t getting the traction it needs, it’s usually not about waiting longer. It’s about adjusting sooner.
Buyers, on the other hand, often struggle with hesitation.
After losing out on a few homes or feeling unsure about the market, they start second-guessing decisions or pulling back too much.
That hesitation can lead to missed opportunities.
Another common challenge for both buyers and sellers is reacting emotionally instead of strategically.
Mid-year is a great time to reset.
To look at the market with fresh eyes, reassess goals, and make decisions based on current conditions rather than earlier expectations.
Real estate is always moving.
The ability to adjust is what keeps people moving forward.
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Laurie Kiss
Hi, I'm Laurie! I’ve been in real estate since 2014 and have had the privilege of helping more than 500 families buy, sell, and invest in homes across Westmoreland County and beyond. Today, as the ....
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