Only 38% of homes sold in Glenmuir, in 2025. Here’s why this Property sold in 3 days, while others Continued to FAIL.
Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty
SOLD IN GLENMUIR | A Windermere Real Estate Case Study. If you have been watching the real estate market in Windermere, you have probably noticed some confusing trends. Homes are listing. Prices look high. And yet… not all listings on the market are selling. In fact, in Glenmuir, a gated Windermere community, of all of the listings in the MLS... only 38% of the homes listed in 2025 actually sold. The other 62% of listings in the MLS expired, canceled, or continue to remain on the market.
This case study breaks down why one home sold in just three days, above asking price, while other listings continued to struggle.
Seller Priorities | The Property: Honest Condition, Strong Fundamentals
Every seller wants to preserve equity. But there are usually additional factors driving decision. In this case, it came down to: Timeline & Stress reduction. The sellers were moving into the next chapter of life and did not want months of showings, pressured price reductions, and uncertainty. The goal wasn’t to take any offer, the goal was to take the right offer.
The property was a four-bedroom, three-bath home just under 2,200 square feet, built in 2002. What drove value were key fundamentals buyers love to see in Southwest Orlando:
- Single-story living
- Large lot, POND frontage, No Rear Neighbors
- Cul-de-sac location
- Gated community
- Mostly original | No pool |Some updates Needed | Average condition compared to the neighborhood
When Higher-Priced Listings Created Doubt
While 11457 Arborside Bend Way (the subject property) was being prepared for market, a few neighboring properties came onto the market at higher prices. This naturally raised concern in the eyes of the seller. 'Are we leaving money on the table?' Before activating the listing to the marketplace, the listing agent Jeffrey Funk and the Sellers met again. and revisited the data.
Here’s the critical distinction most sellers never see from their agent:
Active listings do not set the market. Sold homes do.
Many of those higher-priced homes never sold. They expired or canceled, yet casual observers assume they closed at their list price. Once the sellers saw the full picture, the hesitation disappeared.
- The seller was not interested in sitting on the market for 120+ days.
- Through the strategy options guided by Jeffrey Funk, the Seller chose the opportunity to CREATE the market, not chase the market.
See the Case Study in Action | Watch Video by Jeffrey G. Funk, P.A.
No single tool sells a home. Results come from the full package.
Listing Pro's know how to customized marketing to achieve the results the seller is seeking. Including: Professional photography, Aerial imagery to highlight lot position, 360° tours to deliver clarity to buyers, Clear, concise listing copy, High-visibility, multi-channel exposure, a true open house strategy. not a sign at the corner and crossed fingers.
The goal is simple: eliminate the sea of sameness and stand out immediately.
The Result |The home went under contract in three days.
The first buyer cancelled after inspections, but because marketing continued and communication stayed active, a backup offer was already in place. The buyer who submit a backup offer, reviewed all disclosures, and moved forward with a full-cash offer above asking price.
- List Price: $650,000
- Sold Price: $655,000
- Days on Market: 3
- Closed: 40 days from going live
Meanwhile, similar homes that listed higher, with more upgrades, continued to sit, continued to chase the market, and required price reductions.
The Takeaway for Homeowners Considering Selling in Q1 2026
In today’s market, pricing correctly is NOT leaving money on the table. Pricing correctly is how you keep it. When the seller, the agent, and the market are aligned: Homes sell faster, Stress stays lower, Equity is protected.
Not Sure If Now’s the Time to Sell? You Are Not Alone. Don't worry, You Are Asking the Right Question. If you are sitting on equity and unsure what your next move should be, you are not alone. Many homeowners in Southwest Orlando are asking the same thing:
“Should I sell now… or wait?” “What if I price it wrong?” "Willl I have to price reduce?" "Will the listing sit?"
- You are looking for professional strategy, not pressured scripts.
- You deserve straightforward guidance, not a salesperson chasing a commission.
- You need a professional in real dialogue with you, not talking at you.
- You want real data, not computer generated algorithms.
This is exactly when you need to share a conversation with the local expert who lives, works, owns a business, and raises a family in Windermere. Helping you to understand how to navigate the current market with precision.
Why Sellers Choose The Funk Collection?
Led by Jeffrey Funk, Windermere resident & listing agent
- Brokered by eXp Luxury, the #1 real estate office for home sales located in Windermere
- Backed by RealtyInOrlando.com, the local SEO powerhouse since 2007
- Supported by a team that understands communications, the market, negotiations, especially in complex life transitions
- A Previous Listing Portfolio to not only be proud of, but proof of decades of CONSISTENT Quality & Results
- Earning over 500+ 5-Star Reviews on Google & across online platforms, The Funk Collection is grateful to earn your business for over 25 years.
Listing Video for: 11457 Arborside Bend Way, Windermere, Florida 34786
Contact The Funk Collection Brokered by eXp Realty, Jeff's Direct Cell 407-285-9672 | Let's share a conversation & discuss how real marketing, proven strategy, delivers real results.
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- Blog Written by Renee Funk, Professional Speaker | Exactly What to Say® Certified Guide | Co-Owner of The Funk Collection | Windermere, Florida | Direct Cell 407-575-4877
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