Prepared by Diane Hibbs · eXp Realty
13022 Lazy Lane
Willis, TX 77318
Expired Listing Review
Overview
113 days on market. That is a short chapter, not the whole story.
You already received a note from me in the mail, so you know I am not going to lead with a pitch. You know this home better than anyone. You know the covered patio, the fireplace, the kitchen. And you know what it took to get it ready for the market.
113 days is a short window in the Lake Conroe market, especially for a home with the features this one offers. The fact that the listing period has expired does not mean the home is the problem. It means the timing and approach need a fresh look. I work with homeowners to think through what happened and what could be different the next time around. Not by rehashing the past, but by looking at the property with fresh eyes and building a plan that fits where the market is right now.
13022 Lazy Lane is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-story home with 2,047 square feet in Lake Conroe Hills. It was built in 2019 and has an open-concept layout, split floor plan, formal dining, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, double vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, granite countertops, high ceilings, a covered patio, a sprinkler system, a fenced yard, and high-efficiency HVAC. That is a strong set of features for a buyer who wants a nearly new home with modern finishes and room to grow.
Covered patio and fenced yard for outdoor living and entertaining
Fireplace as the centerpiece of the open-concept living area
Kitchen with walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops
Split floor plan, walk-in closets, soaking tub, and high-efficiency HVAC
What the Numbers Say
0 days is not a sign of a problem. It is a sign of a short runway.
In the Lake Conroe market and the surrounding area, the timeline from list to close often runs well past 113 days. A listing that expired after 113 days simply did not have enough time to find its buyer. This is not a home that sat on the market for months with no interest. This is a 2019-built home with a covered patio, a fireplace, and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry that most buyers actively search for.
Lake Conroe Hills is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Willis area. It offers easy access to Lake Conroe, the surrounding recreational amenities, and the growing commercial corridor along I-45. A 2019-built home with 4 bedrooms, an open-concept layout, a split floor plan, a covered patio, and a fenced yard is exactly what a lot of buyers in this market are looking for. The challenge is giving them enough time to find it.
The right strategy is not about changing the home. It is about giving the market enough time and the right message to connect with the buyer who will see this property and recognize what it offers. The covered patio, the fireplace, the kitchen with walk-in pantry, the open-concept layout. Those are features that stop a buyer mid-scroll and make them pick up the phone.
The Home's Strengths
A covered patio, a fireplace, and a kitchen
that set this home apart.
Let me walk through the features I believe give this home a strong foundation for a successful relaunch. I will focus on the ones that matter most to buyers in this market.
The covered patio and fenced yard. This is the headline. A covered patio with a fenced yard in a 2019-built home is a rare combination. It gives the next owner a private outdoor space for grilling, relaxing, or watching the kids play in the yard. In the Lake Conroe area, where outdoor living is part of the lifestyle, a covered patio is a genuine competitive advantage. It is the kind of feature that gets a buyer emotionally invested before they even walk through the front door.
The fireplace. A fireplace in the open-concept living area creates a natural focal point that makes the home feel warm and inviting. In a newer home (2019), a fireplace is not something every buyer expects to find. It is a bonus feature that adds character and sets this home apart from the standard new-construction floor plan. Buyers see it and immediately imagine cozy evenings by the fire during the cooler months.
The kitchen. The kitchen with a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops is the centerpiece of the home. The walk-in pantry is a feature that buyers notice and remember. It provides storage space that most homes in this price range simply do not have. The open-concept layout means the kitchen flows naturally into the living and dining areas, making it the heart of the home. The formal dining room adds another layer of flexibility, giving the next owner a dedicated space for dinner parties and holiday meals.
Split floor plan, high ceilings, and high-efficiency HVAC. The split floor plan gives the primary suite privacy on one side of the home while the secondary bedrooms sit on the other. High ceilings make the open-concept layout feel even more spacious. The high-efficiency HVAC is a modern touch that saves money and appeals to energy-conscious buyers. These are the details that add up to a home that feels complete and well designed.
Strategic Moves
A fresh approach built around the home's strongest assets.
Here is how I would approach the next chapter for this home. Not a repeat of the same strategy, but a thoughtful reset built around what this property does best.
Lead with the Covered Patio, Fireplace, and Kitchen Story
The strongest thing this home has going for it is the combination of a covered patio, fenced yard, fireplace, walk-in pantry, and stainless steel appliances in a 2019-built home that is barely six years old. That is a rare package in the Lake Conroe market, and it deserves to be the headline of every piece of marketing. The MLS description, the social media posts, the email campaigns. Covered patio, fireplace, walk-in pantry, open-concept. That is the hook. It differentiates this home from the competition immediately. The split floor plan, the soaking tub, the high ceilings. Those are the supporting details that close the deal once the buyer walks through the door. But the hook has to be the outdoor living space, the fireplace, and the kitchen. That is what makes a buyer stop scrolling and call.
Reset the Timing and Positioning
113 days is not a long time in the Lake Conroe market, especially for a home of this quality and price point. The next attempt needs a longer runway and a clear reason for buyers to take a fresh look. That might mean a strategic price adjustment based on current Lake Conroe Hills comparables, a refreshed set of marketing materials that lead with the covered patio and fireplace, or simply a better timing window that aligns with the active buying season. The goal is to reintroduce the home to the market as a new opportunity, not a continuation of a listing that ran out of time.
Price Fresh Against Current Lake Conroe Comps
A 113-day listing period did not give the market enough time to fully evaluate the home at its original price. The next step is a complete comparative market analysis of every active, pending, and recently sold property in Lake Conroe Hills and the surrounding Willis area, with a focus on homes of similar size, age, and features. The goal is to find a price point that feels like a clear opportunity. This is not about dropping the price as a concession. It is about resetting the price to where the market is right now so the next launch feels like a fresh chapter.
Target the Buyer Who Wants a Nearly New Home with Outdoor Living
The buyer for this home is likely a family who wants a nearly new home with a covered patio, a fenced yard, and a modern kitchen. They are probably comparing homes in Lake Conroe Hills, the greater Conroe area, and the northern part of the Houston metro. They are looking for a home that is move-in ready and designed for how they actually live. The marketing should reach them through targeted digital campaigns, realtor networks in the Lake Conroe area, and relocation channels for professionals moving into the growing Conroe and Willis corridor. The message is simple: 2,047 square feet, 4 bedrooms, covered patio, fenced yard, fireplace, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, split floor plan. This is a home built for a modern lifestyle.
Create a Calm, Strategic Timeline
Because the listing period was relatively short, there is no heavy baggage to overcome. No long DOM history. No failed contract to explain. That is a clean slate, and it is worth protecting. The next launch should be planned around a realistic timeline that allows for proper marketing, showings, and negotiation without the pressure of a ticking clock. I would rather help you develop a strategy that sets realistic expectations and gives the home the time it needs to find the right buyer than rush into a relist that repeats the same cycle.
A Different Kind of Approach
I would rather help you think through the right plan than push you toward a quick relist.
My approach is built around clarity, not pressure. I know this is a stressful process, and I know that an expired listing can feel like a setback. But 113 days in the Lake Conroe market is a short chapter, not the whole story. This home has a covered patio, a fenced yard, a fireplace, a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, an open-concept layout, a split floor plan, a soaking tub, high ceilings, and high-efficiency HVAC. Those are real strengths, and they deserve a strategy that gives them room to work.
I would love the chance to sit down with you, look at the data, and talk through what a fresh approach could look like. No pressure. No pitch. Just a calm, honest conversation about what comes next.
Diane Hibbs, eXp Realty · License #813481
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I am happy to walk through the data and discuss what a different approach could look like for 13022 Lazy Lane.