There’s Your Market --- & There's Everyone Else's

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             "Tyler, What does this mean exactly?" 

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Everyone always asks me....“How’s the market?”

It’s probably the most common question I hear. And while it’s well-intentioned, it’s usually the wrong one.

Because the truth is:
there is no single real estate market.

There’s your situation — and then there’s everyone else’s.

The Myth of “The Market”

Headlines love to talk in absolutes:

• “It’s a buyer’s market”

• “It’s a seller’s market”

• “Rates are too high”

• “Now is the perfect time to buy”

But none of those statements mean much without context.

Two people can buy homes on the same street, in the same month, at the same interest rate — and have completely different outcomes based on:

• Their timeline

• Their finances

• Their risk tolerance

• Their long-term goals

• Their life changes

That’s why blanket advice almost always falls short.

A Better Question to Ask

Instead of asking, “How’s the market?”
Ask this:

“What does the market look like for me?”

That question changes everything.

Because now we’re talking about you:

• Are you buying your first home?

• Upsizing for a growing family?

• Downsizing or relocating?

• Selling a rental?

• Waiting on equity?

• Trying to time a refinance or future move?

Each of those scenarios creates a completely different “market,” even within the same city.

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Real Estate Isn’t About Timing Headlines — It’s About Timing Your Life

I don’t believe in pushing people to buy or sell just because of trends, pressure, or fear of missing out.

I believe in:

• Clear conversations

• Honest numbers

• Long-term thinking

• And decisions that still feel good five years from now

Sometimes the right move is buying now.
Sometimes it’s waiting.
Sometimes it’s running the numbers just to understand your options — and doing nothing at all.

All of those outcomes are wins when they’re intentional.

I’m Not Here to “Close You” — I’m Here to Guide You

When you reach out to me, there’s no pushy energy. Ever.

We’ll talk through:

• Your goals

• Your comfort level

• Your timeline

• And what actually makes sense for you

If that leads to a move right now — great.
If it leads to a plan for next year — also great.
If it leads to clarity and peace of mind — that’s a win in itself.

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The Bottom Line

There isn’t the market.

There’s:

• Your finances

• Your timing

• Your goals

• Your version of the right move

And my job is to help you understand that market — not rush you into someone else’s.

If you’ve been wondering what the market looks like for you, let’s talk.
No pressure. No scripts. Just real guidance.

Tyler Terrebonne
Realtor® | Engel & Völkers Baton Rouge
📞 225-341-0081
📧 tyler.terrebonne@evrealestate.com