Julia Voth Instagram – If one more agent says it’s always the right time to buy—I might scream. What works for one buyer might not for another.
Let’s talk real strategy instead, because if you know how to play your cards right, you can still win as a buyer in 2025. Here’s how:
1. Get your mindset right
No, interest rates aren’t sitting at 3% anymore. But when they were, buyers were throwing cash at homes, waiving inspections, and battling it out with 10 other offers. It was absolute madness. Now? Some buyers are actually scoring deals below market value.
2. List price is just a suggestion
Sellers can ask for whatever they want—that doesn’t mean they’ll get it. Homes sitting longer on the market = more negotiating power for buyers. A savvy Realtor (hi, it’s me) will run the comps and fight to get you the best price and terms.
4. Ever thought about buying new construction?
Builders are still throwing in incentives like seller-paid closing costs, rate buy-downs, and even appliances. In some cases, your monthly mortgage on a new build could actually be lower than on a resale.
3. Think long-term with location
The homeowners sitting on piles of equity today? They bought in areas before they blew up. A good agent will help you spot the next up-and-coming neighborhood before it’s all over TikTok.
And listen, I know Zillow makes it feel like you can do this solo until you’re ready to start touring homes. But a great Realtor is working behind the scenes way before showings even begin—whether it’s a slow market or an ultra-competitive one.
✨Oh, and if your agent is anything like me, they might just dig up an off-market deal for you too.
Hi I’m Julia, and I help people turn their LA real estate dreams into reality. Let’s connect to see how I can help you ✨
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