Samara Behler - Spokane Realtor

If the price of your home doesn’t make your stomach turn a bit, it’s probably priced too high.

Buyers are dealing with:
• historically high home prices
• interest rates over 7%
• an insane economy full of road blocks

Sellers, you had your time. This market is for the buyers and although you probably disagree, you will actually be better off in the end if you accept this before putting your home on the market.

I keep thinking about someone whose kids and grandkids are already settled in Spokane Valley. Maybe you’re ready to simplify, you don’t need the big house and yard anymore, but you’re also not interested in squeezing yourself into a tiny space just for the sake of downsizing. If that's you, this home is worth a look.

This home gives you 1,512 square feet, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a genuinely BIG primary suite with multiple closets and a ton of storage. There’s room for guests, an office or hobbies, plus an exterior-access storage/workspace for all the things you’re not quite ready to part with. Out back, the patio opens to a large green space, so you still get that feeling of having a backyard without having a whole yard to maintain.

The kitchen has been remodeled, the carpet is brand new, the furnace was replaced in 2025, and the home has been beautifully cared for.

And maybe most importantly—you’re right in Spokane Valley. Close to family, shopping, appointments, restaurants and all the everyday things you want nearby.

If Mom or Dad has been talking about moving closer—or you’ve been trying to convince them that being near the grandkids sounds pretty darn good—this one might be worth a look. Click the link below for all the details!
https://304-s-conklin-rd.behlerhomesspokane.com/

In the last week, 136 listings went pending in Spokane County... out of 2,292 active listings. That is just shy of 6% of all homes currently listed for sale 🤯

So, in a market where buyers are being extra particular about their home purchase, how do you ensure your listing is part of that 6%?

Your home has to look GOOD guys. Little to no deferred maintenance, big projects life a roof or furnace taken care of, professionally cleaned and decluttered or staged. Period. This is not optional in anyway if you're serious about selling.

Second... Price. I KNOW. You remember what your Zestimate said in 2022 and it's hard to come to grips with. The thing I see no one talking about right now? The comps you are using today to price your home are at the peak of our market for the year. Those comps are not reflective of the market we are entering into. Being about 3% lower than the current comps is going to ensure your home sells in a reasonable amount of time.

We are 100% entering a buyers market here in Spokane and sellers, we have to make your home THE home buyers want to buy.

Four great properties, four totally different buyers.

Helstrom gives you small town living in a large footprint without the maintenance of acreage.

Conklin provides low maintenance senior living in an updated, modern space at an affordable price point.

Hart is small town acreage living at it's finest. Privacy, views, and peace and quiet at a price point that's difficult to find.

Bridge offers the best of Spokane in all the ways. Restaurants, parks, breweries and winery all within walking distance and with nearly no maintenance.

All for sale right now and waiting for their new owner. What are you waiting for?? DM to get all the details, or better yet... share this post with a friend who is ready to take the leap ✨

One thing I will never do? Use AI to stage your house or warp the appearance of your home while marketing it.

This might be a hot take, but I think the general public has rejected AI slop and it is just never part of my marketing plan.

Might I use it to identify highly searched keywords to ensure we use those in the marketing remarks? Yes.

Will I maybe use it to generate twilight images to enhance the appearance? Sure.

But this? This right here? Heck no... no way. Because the second someone walks into your home they are completely disheartened. This AI generated photo does not accurately represent the real property. We absolutely want to get people through the door to see your home, but when we do, we don't want them to be turned off because the photos in no way represented the home as it actually is.

As a consumer, are you noticing this when you scroll on Zillow or Realtor.com? What are your thoughts? Chime in in the comments below 👇

What if all of this was your neighborhood?

🚲 Bike the Centennial Trail along the Spokane River
☕ Grab coffee at Indaba
🍷 Meet friends at Maryhill
🥬 Pick up groceries at My Fresh Basket
🌳 Cruise through Kendall Yards' parks
🎶 Catch the Night Market or live music
🏙 Head downtown in minutes

And then come home to 2121 W Bridge Ave.

This one-owner Kendall Yards townhome was originally built as the model home, with upgraded selections including quartz counters and an upgraded backsplash.

Inside, soaring ceilings + oversized north-facing windows fill the spacious great room with natural light. You'll also find a main-floor primary suite, conveniently located laundry and a flexible lower-level bedroom that makes a great guest room or home office.

And because urban living shouldn't mean giving up everything practical:

✓ Oversized attached 2-car garage
✓ Driveway + street parking
✓ Private community gym
✓ No yard maintenance
✓ HOA-maintained landscaping + snow removal

This is the part of living in Kendall Yards that's hard to show in listing photos. The Spokane River, Centennial Trail, restaurants, coffee, groceries, parks and downtown Spokane aren't somewhere you drive to.

They're your neighborhood. Click the link for all the details!

2121 W Bridge Ave | Kendall Yards
2 bed | 2 bath | 1,443 SF
Offered under $500K

Never be afraid to walk away 🙅‍♀️

I love this client story for a recent closing. It taught me this great lesson that I think so many buyers in this market could benefit from.

I was connected to K + M by my Auntie Melody Johnston. A friend of hers was seeking an agent to assist in helping her parents relocate. I'm so grateful she shared my name and got us connected.

After a trip from Moses Lake to house hunt, we didn't quite find the right home for them. We continued our discussions over several weeks to really pin down their budget and wants/needs. They made a few trips up here but still didn't find the right fit.

Their daughter was caring and hands on to help them make these decisions and even toured a few homes on their behalf. We viewed this lovely property that was a bit out of budget, but had been on the market a bit. After several viewings, we started the negotiations with a pretty aggressive offer.

The sellers countered and for my clients, the numbers just didn't quite make sense and they walked away - this is a power move and one most buyers are too afraid to use. Within 24 hours, the sellers came back with an improved counter proposal. After some back and forth, we settled on a number that my clients were happy to accept! Nearly $50k below asking.

Moral of the story - this market is here for the taking if you're a buyer. You might not get $50k off the list price, but there are big wins out there if you're willing to take the risk and stay unattached to the outcome.

Let's celebrate these clients that can now be present for their kids and grandkids here in Spokane 🎉