Selling Smart in 2026: What Every Polk County Homeowner Needs to Know

Selling a home today is very different than it was a few years ago.

Interest rates are higher, buyers are more selective, headlines are confusing, and online home values don’t always reflect reality. Many homeowners are unsure whether to sell now, wait, or explore other options.

This 90-minute educational seminar will walk you through what’s really happening in the Polk County housing market and how homeowners can make smart, informed decisions in 2026.

Whether you plan to sell soon or just want to understand your options, this event is designed to give you clarity, not a sales pitch.

✔ What’s actually happening in the Polk County real estate market
✔ Interest rates in historical context (and what really matters)
✔ Buyer demand, pending sales, and absorption rates explained simply
✔ Why today’s market is not another 2008
✔ How pricing and preparation impact your final sale price
✔ The real role of inspections and appraisals
✔ Why Zillow, Redfin, and online estimates are often inaccurate
✔ How investors and iBuyers really make their money
✔ Options for homeowners facing pressure, inheritance, divorce, or rental losses
✔ What it takes to sell successfully in today’s market and what mistakes to avoid

This seminar is ideal for:

• Homeowners considering selling in 2026
• Downsizers or move-up sellers
• Owners of inherited or rental properties
• Homeowners feeling financial or timing pressure
• Anyone confused by headlines or online home values
• Homeowners who want clarity before making a major decision

You do not need to be ready to sell to attend.

✔ Educational
✔ Local and data-driven
✔ Honest and practical
✔ Designed to protect homeowners

✖ Not a sales pitch
✖ Not a “get rich quick” talk
✖ Not an investor seminar

• A printed Seller Strategy Workbook
• Local market insights specific to Polk County
• A clear understanding of your options
• Opportunity to schedule a free, private Seller Strategy Session (optional)

RE/MAX Heritage Professionals
Local real estate professionals serving Polk County homeowners with education, strategy, and results.

Seating is limited to maintain a comfortable, interactive environment.
Advance registration is required.

Info: This educational seminar is designed to be clear, practical, and homeowner-focused. The session will last approximately 90–105 minutes, including time for questions. • Welcome and overview of today’s market
• Polk County housing trends, pricing, and buyer demand
• Interest rates in context and buyer purchasing power
• Population growth and long-term housing demand
• How homes sell in today’s market: price, condition, and exposure
• Preparing your home, inspections, and appraisals
• Pricing strategy and why online home values are often inaccurate
• Investors, cash buyers, and iBuyer options explained
• Special situations: inherited homes, rental exits, and financial pressure
• Next steps and optional private Seller Strategy Session

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

245 W Central Ave suite 101, 245 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven, United States

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