A government shutdown does not stop VA, FHA, or USDA loans. Buyers in Niceville, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach can still close, but expect delays. The biggest holdups are usually flood insurance approvals, IRS income verification, and slower VA/FHA processing times. Sellers should price correctly, stay flexible with timelines, and work with an agent who knows how to navigate the hiccups so equity isn’t lost.

If buyers aren’t walking through your door, the market is sending a message. The problem usually comes down to price, condition, marketing, or access. Fix those fast and the showings will follow.

Are you treating the buyer the way you would like to be treated?

Big Realty, Big Commission, Small Results: Why Local Sellers Pay More.

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Research shows two-thirds of daily decisions aren’t really decisions at all, they’re habits on autopilot. Sellers often pick agents the same way: defaulting to what neighbors did, who’s on the first yard sign they see, or the name they’ve heard repeated. That habit-based choice can cost tens of thousands in unnecessary commissions.

“What we have here is a failure to communicate.”
Body: That’s Kenwood sellers in 2025. Higher inventory, price pressure, and buyers with choices. Mispricing, clutter, and bad photos? That’s a communication breakdown. Buyers scroll right past. The sellers who get their mind right — price smart, stage, use pro photos — keep their equity. With Uber Realty’s 1% listing, that’s $15–20K saved on a typical Kenwood home.
Selling in Kenwood? Text Jim at (850) 499-2940.

In Bluewater Bay, sellers often assume 5% is the cost of doing business. Two recent closings prove otherwise.

Niceville sellers: price cuts are rising. Position your home as the best value to attract multiple offers and keep more equity with Uber Realty’s 1% listing.

Compass is buying Anywhere Real Estate, the parent of Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Sotheby’s. This creates a $10B debt-heavy giant. Sellers in Niceville, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach will pay more in commissions, lose flexibility, and see fewer true independents protecting their equity.

Most brokerages think they're the rocky road when they should be the vanilla. Your home is the star—the brokerage is just the base that makes everything else possible.

• Kenwood homes averaging 62 DOM for pending sales vs 100+ DOM for active listings

• 5 recent sales: $225K-$565K range, averaging $417K sold price vs $450K list price

• Traditional 5-6% commission costs $22,500-33,750 vs Uber Realty's 1-3% saving $10,000-18,000

Your Poquito Bayou home is either Superman or Clark Kent—both can sell, but you need to know which one you've got. Market data shows the 4-day sellers vs 507-day sitters understand four key traits. Save $10,000-$15,000 with our 3% total vs traditional 5-6%.

Is Your Home Superman or Clark Kent?

Today in Poquito Bayou: I'm seeing Superman homes that sell in 4 days, and Clark Kent homes sitting 507 days asking $2.7M. Same neighborhood, same powers, but one knows how to show them.

Your home can sell either way—but you need to know which one you've got before you list.

Compared to the same time last year, Magnolia Woods shows fewer closings and slightly longer days on market overall. Average prices, however, remain resilient in the $600Ks, suggesting values are holding steady even with lower activity in this Niceville subdivision.

Shalimar Pointe sellers: 3 active listings, 1 pending, no closings in the past 30 days. Over the past year, 4 homes sold between $485K–$1.5M, averaging 86 days to contract. Homes are taking longer to sell, and commission size doesn’t change that—pricing and prep do. A $500K sale at 5% costs $25,000, while Uber Realty’s 1% listing + 2% buyer saves you $10,000 without sacrificing exposure. Local data from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com confirms prices are flat to slightly down. Want to know your savings? Text me today.

Swift Creek’s past-year average sold price is $981,455 with a median 91 days on market. This month shows no closings, with 5 active and 1 pending listing(s). If you sell at the neighborhood average, Uber Realty’s 1% listing + 2% buyer payout can save you about $24,500 versus a typical 5.5% commission.

Market snapshot (last 30 days)

• Active listings: 5

• Pending: 1

• Closed: 0

• Months of inventory: N/A (no sales closed this month)

Year-over-year insight (past 365 days)

• Total sales: 11

• Average sold price: $981,455

• Median DOM: 91

• Takeaway: Higher-end demand remains steady; pricing discipline still matters.