Staying Connected to the Market: Why I Still Tour Every Broker Open
Making Sense of the Market — One Open House at a Time
There’s something grounding about walking through homes on a crisp fall morning. No spreadsheets, no headlines — just real walls, real light, and the quiet hum of conversation between agents trying to make sense of it all.
Broker open house tours have always been part of the job, but lately, they feel different. There’s a collective curiosity in the air. Everyone’s asking the same question in one way or another: What’s really happening out there?
Interest rates have settled into an uneasy rhythm, sellers are recalibrating expectations, and buyers — cautious but still eager — are testing the waters again. Some listings sit longer than expected; others go under agreement overnight. It’s a market that rewards close observation more than ever, and that’s why being out there, seeing inventory firsthand, feels essential.
Here on the Seacoast and across Southern Maine, the story mirrors what’s happening nationally — fewer new listings, steady demand in desirable pockets, and buyers who are selective but ready when the right home appears. The difference is in the nuance: how a certain neighborhood holds its value, how a home’s layout can sway interest, or how small design choices suddenly matter again.
For me, these tours aren’t just about staying current; they’re about staying connected — to the people, the patterns, and the pulse of the market as it shifts in real time.
If you’ve been wondering what’s really happening out there, or just want a clearer picture of where things might be headed, reach out. I’m always willing to chat about real estate.
— Dan
Dan is a real estate advisor serving the New Hampshire Seacoast and Southern Maine. He is driven by a passion for connecting more meaningfully with others and contributing toward their lasting success. Before entering real estate, he worked across a range of industries including publishing, consumer products, technology, manufacturing, investment banking and private equity.
