Stop Buying a Home in Luzerne County Like It’s 1995: 3 Costly Mistakes Buyers and Sellers Are Still Making

Tired of the same real estate BS in Luzerne County? You’re not alone.Most buyers and sellers in Wilkes-Barre, Mountain Top, and Dallas are still playing by outdated rules — and it’s costing them big time. In this short video, I break down the three costly mistakes that are keeping people from buying smart and selling for top dollar in 2025.

🔍 KEY TAKEAWAYS 

1️⃣ The Zestimate Trap
Relying on Zillow’s algorithm for pricing is a recipe for frustration. Luzerne County markets move street by street — not by computer model.

2️⃣ The “Smile and Pray” Marketing Disaster
Your home isn’t going to sell with a few iPhone photos and a yard sign. You need drone footage, Matterport 3D tours, and targeted social media to hit the right buyers.

3️⃣ The Scarcity Mindset
Buyers: stop panicking over every listing. Sellers: stop thinking every offer is the last one you’ll get. Data-driven negotiation wins — emotion doesn’t.

💡 LOCAL REALITY CHECK

The Luzerne County market is shifting — inventory is rising, price reductions are happening, and the days of “list it and it’ll sell” are gone.
Whether you’re in Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre, or Drums, the agents who thrive now are the ones combining tech, transparency, and tough love — not the ones still pretending it’s 1995.

🔗 Thinking about Buying or Selling in 2026

Thinking about buying or selling in Luzerne County?
Don’t make the same mistakes everyone else is making.
🎯 Let’s build a data-driven plan that actually works.
👉 Schedule your free consultation or explore my latest listings on LivingInLuzerneCounty.com.