Sarina Amersi

10/16/2026

Thirty-year is 7.28%. A year ago it was 6.34%. So should you pull your listing?
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Depends entirely on which buyer was going to buy your house. A rate move doesn't hit every buyer the same way, and the video breaks down all three.
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Starter condo? Your pool got thinner. Price for it.
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A house people wait years to get into? The number that matters is what's standing next to you on the market, not the Fed.
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DM me LAYERS and I'll tell you which buyer is actually shopping your price band right now.



Sarina Amersi, a Culver City real estate agent with Element RE, explains how rising mortgage rates affect different types of home buyers in Los Angeles, and why higher rates reduce competing inventory for sellers

10/11/2026

There's been some talk about whether mortgage rates could climb to 9%. Here's some perspective.

Getting there would take a rare mix of things, all lasting a full year: a booming economy with no slowdown in jobs, the Fed raising rates more than expected, and the conflict in Iran continuing to keep oil prices high.

That's an unlikely combination. So, don’t let it make you worry.

Have questions about mortgage rates? Drop them in the comments. That's what a trusted agent is for – keeping you informed so a headline never makes your decisions for you.

10/08/2026

Four things a pre-listing inspection turns up on Westside houses, roughly in order of how often I see them: a roof with less life left than anyone believed, original panels and cloth wiring in anything pre-1960, slow drainage under the house that nobody notices until someone crawls under there, and a permit that got pulled, got built, and never got finaled.

None of those kill a sale. All four cost real money if a buyer's inspector is the one who finds them.

The objection I get is a fair one — if I don't look, I don't have to disclose it. That's true right up until it isn't. You aren't choosing between knowing and not knowing. You're choosing between finding out in March, when you can get three bids and build it into your price, and finding out on day twenty of escrow from somebody whose job is to find it.

Same defect, same house. The only thing that changed is who found it first and what they wanted from you.

If you're selling in the next six months, message me for the four things I'd check on your house, or call 310-948-9308.

Sarina Amersi · Element RE · DRE #02066768

10/04/2026

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall. Let's talk about what that means for your market and your plans.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

09/29/2026

The day your house hits the market is the loudest it will ever be. Every buyer with a saved search in your price range gets the alert that same morning, and that moment doesn't come back.

Drop the price three weeks later and you're not relaunching. You're showing up again with a "price reduced" badge and a days on market number that makes buyers wonder what they're missing.

The price is fixable. The first two weeks aren't. That's why I'd rather have the hard pricing conversation before we list than the awkward one after.

Thinking about selling in the next year? DM me and let's get the number right the first time.

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09/27/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/21/2026

Most sellers think you can only exclude $500,000 in capital gains when you sell your home. 💰
Truth is, there are legal strategies to exclude even more — especially with the right property setup.
This is the kind of tax strategy your agent should be talking to you about before you list. 📊

DM me for the real breakdown.

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09/20/2026

Still Waiting for Rates To Come Down?

When affordability is this tight, waiting for lower mortgage rates can feel like your only way in. But 41% of buyers who waited actually wish they'd bought sooner. And right now, inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and could even nudge them up. So, waiting might not pay off the way you hope. You don’t have to buy now. Move only when the numbers work for you. But talk to a trusted lender first, so you know all your options.

09/17/2026

The moment your listing crosses 30 days, sellers panic — “what’s wrong with it?” 🚩
Truth is, it’s rarely the house. It’s the price, the timing, or the market resetting expectations.
Today’s sellers need patience and strategy — not just a number on a sign. 🏡
If your home’s been sitting, let’s talk about why. 👇

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09/15/2026

Nobody sees the hours that go into making a launch look easy. That’s exactly the point. ✨

If your listing feels effortless when it goes live, someone worked hard behind the scenes to make it that way.

That’s the part of this job I love most — the details nobody notices, done right.

Ready to launch your next listing the right way? DM me. 🏡


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