Here’s how selling with Harlow is different
1. Honest pricing—even when it’s hard to hear
We have the hard conversations about value. In Christian’s view, much of the New Orleans–area market is still roughly 7–10% overheated, with inventory near six months—an overall buyer’s market, though neighborhoods vary. Stretch pricing usually costs time, showings, and eventually equity.
2. Price against todays ACTIVE competition
Buyers compare the homes for sale now, not only old sold comps. We study active competition and pending sales so your price wins the buyer’s comparison set—especially when another home has more space or updates.
A realistic read on todays market
Were positive about New Orleans—people still buy and sell every week—and realistic about conditions. Metro months of supply have recently been around the mid-5s, with Orleans Parish looser and more buyer-leaning than some suburbs. In many pockets, list prices still feel ahead of what ready buyers will pay; Christians working view is that a lot of inventory is roughly 7–10% overheated relative to ready buyers.
Rates aren’t going back to 3% soon (broker view)
Thirty-year rates spent time in the 7s and lately have hovered in the mid-6% range. Christian’s opinion: with inflation pressure and national uncertainty, cheap-money rates may not return quickly—and could stay elevated or even push higher for a stretch. Nobody has a crystal ball.
Why that matters if you’re selling
If prices are still somewhat artificially supported while buyers have leverage on terms and inspections, selling with a strong plan now can protect more equity than waiting and hoping. Waiting can work in some cases—but hoping rates plunge and bidding wars return is not a strategy.
Don’t give an inch you don’t have to
We earn our fee by saving sellers thousands in negotiationsincluding when buyer agents push for concessions and when inspection demands become a second bite at the apple. Buyers may use inspection as leverage or an exit; inexperienced agents fold. Harlow repairs what’s fair, pushes back on overreach, and keeps your net intact.
Seller market snapshots
NOMAR-based months-of-supply chart: Orleans 7.3 (buyer-leaning), metro 5.6, St. Tammany 4.6. Source: NOMAR; figures reflect the chart provided.
U.S. mortgage-rate trend chart. Sources: Freddie Mac and Bankrate; figures reflect the chart provided.
Equity-at-risk illustration. Source: Harlow/broker illustration; not a guarantee.
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Negotiation that protects your equity
Buyers can compensate their own agent, and terms can be structured so everyone is represented without giving away equity you don’t need. An inexperienced agent or weak negotiation can leave about 5–7% on the table. We do business differently so your house sells and you keep significantly more money in your bottom line than with a typical approach.
Bottom line
We price to compete with what’s listed now, tell you the truth on value, and fight for your net.
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Realistic expectations, stronger outcomes
Sellers often have a number in their head. In this market, the realistic contract price is often about 2–5% less than that number. Harlow’s job is to save you that 2–5% — and more — through pricing honesty, active-comp positioning, and hard negotiation, so you don’t leave it on the table.
That’s the value: experienced representation designed to help you net more than you would with weak representation or going it alone. In this climate, you can’t afford not to have the right realtor as a seller.
Christian Harlow, broker, has personally sold 500+ homes in his career and is still in production. His clients have included professional athletes and other high-profile clients, as well as buyers who wanted a fully online, never-present purchase with third-party representation.
Don’t fold on every inspection ask. We repair what’s fair, push back on overreach, and negotiate to keep your net intact — the right negotiation can save sellers thousands.
