Looking for a home that combines space, style, and endless entertaining possibilities? Welcome to 1513 N Whatley, located in the highly sought-after White Oak ISD. Just steps from the sidewalk on White Oak Rd, this home offers the perfect location for evening strolls, bike rides to school, or quick trips to the local snow cone stand—all while connecting with your community.

If you’re a homeowner in White Oak, Texas, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Is now the right time to sell? How can I get top dollar? What do I need to know to make this process smooth?”

I’m Kristin Koonce, your go-to White Oak and East Texas listing agent, and I’ve helped countless homeowners in White Oak, Longview, Kilgore, Hallsville, Carthage, and surrounding areas successfully sell their homes — even in a shifting market.

Whether this is your first time selling or you’re planning ahead for 2026, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to sell your home quickly, confidently, and for top value.

If your home sat on the market without selling, it’s easy to feel discouraged! Especially in a place like East Texas, where homes can move quickly when they’re launched strategically. But here’s the truth…when a listing doesn’t sell the first time, it’s not a dead end. It’s an opportunity to relaunch smarter, stronger, and with a clear plan that attracts the right buyers!

I’m Kristin Koonce, and I specialize in helping homeowners across Longview, White Oak, and surrounding East Texas communities relaunch their listings and finally get to the closing table. Whether your home expired, was withdrawn, or you’re just ready to start fresh, here’s what you need to know before you re-list.

Selling a home can be stressful, especially when your listing hasn’t attracted the offers (or simply buyers) you expected. If your home in East Texas (whether in Longview, White Oak, or the surrounding areas) didn’t sell, you’re not alone!It doesn’t mean your property isn’t desirable. Often, it’s a combination of pricing, presentation, and marketing that keeps homes on the market longer than they should be.

In this post, we’ll break down the top reasons homes don’t sell in today’s East Texas market and what you can do to fix it before re-listing (besides hire me, of course).

Selling a home can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s East Texas real estate market!

In this post, I’m answering the most common questions I hear from East Texas sellers—questions about pricing, timing, marketing, and strategy—so you have clear, honest answers you can trust. My goal as a listing agent in East Texas is to help you sell your home efficiently, protect your equity, and feel supported throughout the entire process. My job is to tell it like it is and paint the clearest picture of what it actually looks like to be a seller in today’s market.

By the end of this post, you’ll know what it takes to position your home in today’s market and why working with someone who knows East Texas inside and out can make all the difference!

I wanted to write an updated blog post for those of you wondering how to sell a house and buy a new one in today’s buyer’s market! I wrote one a few years ago whenever we were in a seller’s market, but the market has changed! It is no longer a seller’s market and it hasn’t been for quite some time now. Due to higher interest rates, the market has quickly become saturated. Fewer properties are selling which means there are more properties to compete with when it comes to putting your house on the market. Properties are also sitting on the market longer than they did in the past. It’s more important now than ever to work with a REALTOR® who has continued to get properties SOLD despite the shifting market.