The Longer You Wait, the More You Lose: Smarter Selling in 2025

In this episode of The House of Ravenscroft, host Eric Ravenscroft—Phoenix real estate strategist and wealth advisor—responds to the surge of calls, emails, and DMs following his recent MarketWatch feature on seller hesitation and pricing fatigue.

If you’re a homeowner asking, “Should I drop the price, rent it out, or just wait it out?”—this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📉 Why “Holding Out” Often Costs More Than Adjusting Price
Eric breaks down the numbers on mortgage burn, price drops, and how waiting too long can erase equity faster than you think.

🏠 The Difference Between Wanting to Sell and Needing to Sell
Understand how your motivation changes your strategy—and why your pricing plan should match your financial reality.

💰 What a $750K Listing Can Actually Cost You Over Time
A detailed example showing how six months on market at $3,800/month stacks up against a quick sale at the right number.

🏡 Why Renting Could Be the Wealth Move
Hear how turning your current home into a long-term or short-term rental could offset losses and create income and tax savings.

🔁 How to Downsize While Keeping Your Equity Working
Using a real Goodyear-to-Surprise scenario, Eric shows how clients are turning equity into leverage without giving up their current home.

🏦 How Bridge Loans Are Helping Sellers Buy First
Want to move before you sell? Learn how bridge loans are helping sellers unlock equity and gain buyer leverage.

📈 Why Smart Homeowners Are Thinking Like Investors
Cash flow, bonus depreciation, appreciation—Eric walks through what smart money is doing right now with their properties.

🎯 What This Means for You
If you’ve been stuck on the market or unsure whether to rent, sell, or wait—this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to act.

👉 Ready to explore your options? Visit theravenscroftgroup.com to schedule a strategy session with Eric.

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