In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott dive into the latest March 2025 market numbers—revealing the lowest sales volume since 1998. We discuss how seller psychology, overpriced inventory, and economic uncertainties are shaping the current buyer's market. With stories from the field and practical advice, this episode is packed with insights for homeowners, buyers, and agents alike.

Whether you're trying to price your home right, looking to buy in a volatile market, or just love real talk about real estate—thisone’s for you.

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0:14 – Intro
4:41 – March 2025 sales: lowest since 1998
5:58 – Surprising bidding wars in a slow market
7:01 – Why listings are overpriced

8:09 – Sellers listening to the wrong advice
9:11– Why good pricing benefits the agent too
10:10 – Predicting near-future trends
10:58 – Elections, interest rates & market confidence
11:45 – Impact of stock market on buyer decisions
12:18 – March price dip: ~5% drop in townhomes
13:09 – Trusting your realtor: the key to good sales

14:10 – How to vet a realtor

14:36 – Pricing fear: real client stories
17:23 – "You priced too low!" – Neighbour drama
18:10 – The problem with amateur advice
18:31 – Why it’s still a buyer’s market
19:02 – Staying optimistic amid uncertainty
20:00 – Outlook for rest of 2025
20:20 – Next episode teaser: freehold vs fee-based townhomes
20:35 – Outro & community call-to-action

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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.

Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.

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