Here's what local buyers are actually looking for in 2026 — and how the right pricing and marketing plan protects your equity in a market full of careful, comparison-driven buyers.

Gillott Home Team · Corvallis & Benton County · 8 min read


If you've been searching "sell my house in Corvallis, Oregon," you're really asking three questions:



What is my home worth?


How long might it take to sell?


Which agent can actually get the right buyers through the door?



Those questions matter more here than in most nearby markets. Corvallis has Oregon State University, a steady stream of relocating buyers, and limited supply in key price ranges. The buyer pool often includes people coming from Portland, California, other university towns, and across Oregon. That mix changes how a home should be priced and marketed.

A good Corvallis listing doesn't just go online and wait. It has to reach the right buyer before that buyer chooses ...

Published by Gillott Home Team · Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette

We don't usually stop to celebrate milestones — there are too many clients to help, too many homes to sell. But this one is worth pausing for.

According to the latest WVMLS data, Laura Gillott and Gillott Home Team are #1 in Benton County for 2026 — the first time the team has ever topped that market.
For a team rooted in Lebanon, Oregon — in Linn County — cracking the top of Benton County for the first time is a genuine milestone. And with Managing Principal Broker Sue Long and her team now part of Gillott Home Team, it's only the beginning of what's coming for Corvallis.
Experience matters. And this is what three decades of it looks like on paper.
What the WVMLS Data Actually Shows
The Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service tracks agent and team production across every city and county in our region. Every May, the numbers get updated.
Here's what the 2026 WVMLS YTD r ...

Turkeys and tinsel, pumpkin pie and Christmas gifts. The holidays are here again, and it's the perfect time for house hunting! We know you're busy planning family feasts and much-needed vacations while dealing with blustery weather, but here's why you should buy this season. While it might seem counterintuitive to put a big-ticket item like a home on your holiday shopping list, it really does make sense.
Don't believe us? Check out these surprisingly smart reasons to let everyone else hit the mall to buy half-off sweaters while you make the purchase of a lifetime: a new house to ring in the New Year!

1. Less competition from home buyers
Most buyers take the month off to celebrate the holidays, attend parties, and host out-of-town guests. Or, maybe they’ve heard that this is a lousy time to buy a house. Whatever the reason, shopping for real estate at a time when fewer buyers are in the market can pay off big. (That’s because competing. ...

Despite what you've heard, winter can actually work to a home seller's advantage.So while your competition is hibernating, consider these budget-friendly ways to prep your home for both buyers and guests this winter.

Don't skip curb appeal just because it's winter!
Cleaning out your gutters is important so you don't give the impression that you have roofing issues. You can also add some winter-themed outdoor decor for a more welcoming feeling!
If you can, now's also the time to make sure your front door has a fresh coat of paint. A bright, colorful front door will stand out more, and that can really wow your buyer.
Turn up the heat
Many homeowners like to keep the thermostat set down in the 60s to save on their heating bills, but you don't want a potential buyer to think they're visiting a house that's hard to heat. A cold house might hurt the sale. When a buyer enters the house and wants to hurry up and get out of there because it is so chilly, it proba; ...