Good morning, neighbors! Happy Saturday Everyone! 🏡Welcome to this week’s Home Sweet Buzz!

Good morning, neighbors! 🏡

The real estate market is still moving, but it's getting more selective. This week, Todd explains why price cuts alone aren't always the answer, answers a great question from a Farmington homeowner, and shares a thought-provoking video titled, "Jefferson Didn't Promise You Happiness."

Let's dig in! 🔑📊

🏠 They Already Dropped the Price. They Still Failed.

Somewhere in Davis County right now, a family is sitting in a house they planned to leave months ago.

They listed it. They got some showings. They dropped the price. They waited some more.

And the deal still died.

After nearly 100 days on the market, months of keeping the house show-ready, and thousands off the original asking price, they're back to square one.

That story played out 134 times across Davis County last week alone.

And here's the part that should get every homeowner's attention:

These sellers didn't do nothing. They did what most people think you're supposed to do—they lowered the price and waited it out.

It still didn't work.

📊 The Market Has Changed

Right now, Davis County has 1,012 active listings, up from 718 back in January.

More homes mean more competition and more choices for buyers.

But the bigger story is buyer activity.

At the end of April, there were 465 homes under contract against 842 active listings—a ratio of 0.55. In other words, for every 100 homes on the market, 55 had a buyer in play.

Today, that number has dropped to 0.40.

That's a 27% decline in buyer engagement in just eight weeks.

This isn't a market crash.

But it isn't April anymore, either.

And sellers who are pricing and planning like it's still spring are finding out the hard way.

💡 What Successful Sellers Are Doing Differently

The homes that actually sold last week—281 of them—closed at an average of 99.1% of their final list price and moved in about seven weeks.

They didn't chase the market down.

They met the market where it was from day one.

Meanwhile, the failed listings averaged 98 days on market and cut prices by more than $15,000 before the deal fell apart.

The lesson?

Price cuts alone don't save a listing.

Preparation, presentation, and timing matter just as much.

🎯 The Bottom Line

This is exactly the kind of data Todd Porter ("Utah Todd") and Tammy Swain track every week through their EPIC Home Value System—not just asking prices, but failed listings, absorption rates, days on market, and what buyers are actually willing to pay right now.

Their message is simple:

• Know your real number before you list.

• Prepare the home before buyers find the problems.

• Launch once, and launch right.

Because the market is still moving.

281 homes sold last week.

The opportunity is there.

But guessing your way through it is becoming more expensive every month.

📲 Text 801-755-1882 for a no-pressure equity check and market review with Todd and Tammy—and find out whether your home is positioned to be one of the 281, not one of the 134

If for any reason, property tax concerns, estate planning, wealth evaluation, you are wondering what the present value of your home; scan this QR code or go to https://sureut.com/epicreport and we will promptly provide you with our detailed professionally engineered EPIC Report:

🏡 The Concrete Fix You Might Not Know You Need!
👉 Meet Crack Fills!

That crack in your driveway or sidewalk might not mean it's time for a full replacement.

That's the idea behind Crack Fills LLC, a locally owned Centerville business specializing in professional concrete crack and joint repair for driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors, and other residential and commercial surfaces.

Owner Britten Martin started the company after noticing that many homeowners had damaged concrete but very few practical repair options. While larger contractors often focus on complete replacements, Britten wanted to offer a service dedicated to protecting and extending the life of existing concrete.

With a background in business development, sales, and project management, he built Crack Fills around one simple goal: fix small problems before they become expensive ones.

What sets the company apart is its detailed preparation process. Depending on the repair, that can include grinding cracks, removing failed materials, cleaning debris, installing backer rod or sand at the proper depth, and applying professional-grade flexible sealants designed to stand up to Utah's weather and ground movement.

The result is a repair that's built to last—and designed to blend in as naturally as possible.

Their philosophy is simple:

Find. Fix. Protect. Hide.

Britten believes in giving honest recommendations and helping homeowners understand when a repair is the right solution and when a larger project may be necessary.

Crack Fills is already giving back locally, recently completing a major concrete crack repair project along much of the north side of the concession area at the Centerville Community Baseball Park. Britten says it was rewarding to help maintain a space that's enjoyed by local players, families, and visitors throughout the baseball season. The company also plans to sponsor a dugout next year as it continues growing and investing in the community.

They're even sharing time-lapse videos of their work on TikTok, giving customers a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process—from preparation and grinding to the finished repair.

If you've been wondering whether your concrete needs replacement or simply some professional attention, Crack Fills hopes to offer a practical option that helps homeowners protect what they already have.

📍 Based in Centerville, serving Southern Davis County
📞 801-971-5972 | Facebook: Crack Fills LLC | 🎥 TikTok: @crackfills
🌐 Website coming soon: crackfills.com

🏡 This Week’s listings & Open Houses
in Davis County

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💬 Ask a Realtor

Sarah from Farmington asked: 

"My home has been on the market for 11 weeks. We already dropped the price once by about $20,000, and we're still not getting offers. My agent says to drop it again. Is that the right move, or is there something else going on?"

Todd's Answer:

Sarah, this is one of the most important questions a seller can ask right now, and I'll give you the straight answer:

Another price drop might help—but it may not be the real problem.

The Farmington numbers tell an interesting story. There are 75 active listings right now, but only 22 are under contract, giving Farmington one of the lowest buyer engagement ratios in Davis County.

And here's the part that gets overlooked:

Nine Farmington listings failed this week alone.

Those homes sat an average of 163 days and had already cut their prices by more than $43,000 on average before the deals fell apart.

So price alone clearly isn't fixing everything.

The bigger question is: Why aren't buyers making offers?

Is it the price? Maybe.

But it could also be:

• Photos and presentation

• The listing description

• Showing availability

• Deferred maintenance or inspection concerns

• How the home compares to the competition

A price cut doesn't solve those problems.

Here's a simple rule:

👉 If you're getting showings but no offers, the issue may be bigger than price alone.

👉 If showings have completely dried up, then price probably needs to move—but so does the marketing strategy.

The good news?

Farmington homes are still selling.

The 16 homes that closed last week sold at a median price of $649,950 and spent about 45 days on the market. Those sellers did something beyond simply lowering the price—they positioned their homes to stand out.

Before making another cut, get an honest assessment of what problem you're actually trying to solve.

📲 Text Todd and Tammy at 801-755-1882 for a no-pressure second opinion on your specific situation—while we still have time.

Got a Real Estate question?
👉 Submit a question for next week’s edition 
Call me at 801-755-1882, and let’s build your
custom plan to win in this market.

"JEFFERSON DIDN'T PROMISE YOU HAPPINESS"

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