# ❄️ Winter Real Estate Secrets: Overpriced Listings, Advertising Myths & The Truth About Showings

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Podcast: [The Michael and Patty Real Estate Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-and-patty-real-estate-show-6692071)
Published: 2026-03-28T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/princeedwardisland/2608719
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## Resource

Is winter really a slow season for real estate? Think again. ❄️🏡 In this episode, we break down why January and February can actually be some of the most active months in the real estate market — and why sellers who wait until spring may already be missing serious buyers who are out looking the moment the weather improves. If you’re thinking about selling, timing matters. A well-priced property hitting the market early can attract motivated buyers and position you perfectly for a spring closing at a stronger price. 💰📈 But pricing is where things get interesting — and sometimes messy. We dive into one of the biggest debates in residential real estate: Should an agent take an overpriced listing? In commercial real estate, formal AACI appraisals are common, but residential often turns into a negotiation between a seller’s expectations and actual market data. We discuss why rushing to price a property can be a mistake, why some agents “buy listings” by promising unrealistic numbers, and why experienced agents sometimes take overpriced listings — knowing the price will need to come down over time. Another hot topic: showing feedback. Sellers constantly ask for it, but does it actually help sell the property? We look at what studies suggest about feedback requests and whether constantly chasing buyer comments actually improves your negotiating position. We also talk about a common concern from sellers: “My agent says they’re advertising my property, but I’m not seeing any ads.” 📱 The reality is that effective marketing isn’t about blasting ads everywhere — it’s about delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time. Along the way, we share a classic story that perfectly illustrates how deals — whether it’s real estate or even selling a used car — often st…

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