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This is a great opportunity for young men to grow in areas such as:

✅ Leadership
✅ Academic achievement
✅ Personal development
✅ Mentorship
✅ Community involvement

If you know a student, son, nephew, grandson, mentee, or other young man who could benefit from this program, now is the time to apply.

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Please share this post with families, educators, mentors, and community leaders who may know a deserving young man ready to take the next step.

**Mentorship • Leadership • Scholarship**

Meet Lisa — your 24/7 real estate and mortgage assistant.

Have a question about buying, selling, renting, financing, home values, or what’s happening in the DFW market? Lisa is available anytime, day or night, to help get the conversation started.

Chat with Lisa here:
https://dfwrealtor.zapier.app/

Say hello, ask a question, or start exploring your next real estate move.

Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®
Gentec Realty Corp
678-596-9355

What’s Happening in the Industry Today?

Real Estate News reported that Zillow announced layoffs affecting just over 500 employees ahead of its Q2 earnings release. According to the report, Zillow’s CEO stated the move was tied to maintaining a disciplined cost structure and improving efficiency.

So what does this mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners?

It’s another reminder that the real estate industry is continuing to shift. Large platforms are focusing on efficiency, technology, AI, and scale — but consumers still need local guidance, market interpretation, and a strategy built around their specific goals.

National headlines may tell us where the industry is moving, but local decisions still require local expertise.

For buyers, that means understanding neighborhoods, incentives, pricing, inventory, and affordability.

For sellers, it means knowing how to price, prepare, market, and position a home in today’s market — not yesterday’s.

The bottom line: technology is changing real estate, but trusted local representation still matters.

If you have questions about what’s happening in the market or how these industry changes may affect your next move, let’s connect.

**Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®**
**Gentec Realty Corp**
**678-596-9355**

Source: Real Estate News, “Zillow cuts 500+ roles ahead of Q2 earnings release,” August 4, 2026.

🏡 Why isn’t your home selling?

In today’s market, the biggest reasons usually come down to:

✅ Pricing
✅ Presentation
✅ Competition
✅ Marketing exposure

Many sellers are having to adjust price, improve condition, refresh photos, and rethink strategy to get stronger results in this market.
If your home is sitting, it may not be the house — it may be the strategy.

Before you make another price drop without a plan, let’s take a closer look at what may be holding your listing back.

📲 DM me or call me to talk through a smarter selling strategy.

Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®
Gentec Realty Corp
678-596-9355

🏡 Thinking about new construction? Don’t walk into the model home alone.

Builder incentives are back — rate buydowns, closing cost help, upgrades, and special offers.

But the fine print matters.

The on-site sales team represents the builder, not the buyer.

Before you tour, let’s review the incentives, numbers, and terms so you know what you’re really getting.

📲 Message me before visiting a builder community.

Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®
Gentec Realty Corp
678-596-9355

Thinking about buying your first home in the DFW area?

Before you start scrolling listings or walking through open houses, it helps to build a real game plan.

A few questions worth asking early:

🏡 How much home can I realistically afford?
💰 What should I know about down payment options?
📄 What closing costs should I prepare for?
📊 Is my credit where it needs to be?
⏳ Should I buy now or keep preparing?

The goal is not to rush the process — it’s to understand your options so you can move with confidence when the right opportunity shows up.

**Poll:** What is your biggest buyer question right now?

✅ Down payment
✅ Monthly payment
✅ Credit
✅ Timing

Comment your answer or send me a message, and let’s talk through your next step.

Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®
Gentec Realty Corp
📞 678-596-9355

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer should verify all information.


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Thinking about buying a home in the DFW area within the next 6 to 12 months?

You may be asking yourself:

🏡 Should I buy now or wait?
📉 Are home prices coming down?
💰 How much house can I actually afford?

The truth is, the right answer depends on your goals, budget, financing options, and the specific neighborhood you’re considering. Some buyers may benefit from waiting, while others may find real opportunities in the current market.

The best first step is to get informed before you start shopping.

**Poll Question:**
Are you thinking about buying real estate in the next 6 to 12 months?

✅ Yes
❌ No

Drop your answer in the poll or send me a message. I’d be happy to help you understand what buying could look like for you in today’s DFW market.

**Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®**
Gentec Realty Corp
📞 678-596-9355

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer should verify all information.

Curious what your home may be worth in today’s market?

Whether you’re thinking about selling, preparing for a property tax protest, reviewing insurance coverage, or just staying informed, knowing your home’s current value is a smart move.

Get a quick home value estimate here:
https://sermandojohnson.realscout.com/whats-my-home-worth

Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®
Gentec Realty Corp
678-596-9355

🏡 **A new step forward for housing affordability**

The newly enacted **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act** is aimed at one of the biggest challenges facing buyers today: the need for more housing supply and a more realistic path to homeownership.

This law is designed to help:

✅ Encourage more housing development
✅ Reduce unnecessary barriers that slow housing production
✅ Support more affordable ownership opportunities over time
✅ Help communities address the housing shortage more directly

For buyers, this could mean more options in the future.
For homeowners and sellers, it’s another reminder that housing policy, inventory, and local market conditions all work together.

The bottom line: homeownership still matters, and efforts that help expand access to it are worth paying attention to.

If you have questions about what’s happening in your local market or how to prepare for your next move, let’s connect.

**Sermando Johnson, REALTOR®**
**Gentec Realty Corp**
📞 678-596-9355

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Educational content only.

Thinking about buying, selling, or leasing your next property? Let’s make your next move strategic, informed, and stress-free.

At Gentec Realty, we focus on guidance, communication, and getting deals across the finish line the right way — that’s the Gentec Way.

DM me or call 678-596-9355 to learn how I can help with your next sale, purchase, or rental property.