An expired listing doesn't have to be the end of your selling journey. Discover a smarter approach to pricing, marketing, buyer targeting, communication, and negotiation.
Michael O'Neal, Broker REALTORKeller Williams Realty Northeast · 832-797-3780
2,035Families helpedThe Michael O’Neal Group, over 13 years
4.90HAR rating90 surveys, checked Oct 20, 2026
492Sold on HAR.comChecked Oct 24, 2026
ExpiredOff the market
Listing diagnosis
Show me what went wrong
Homes stall for a handful of reasons, and it is usually more than one. Tap a point on the house to see what can go wrong, how we look into it, and what we may recommend. No blame on anyone. Just a clear look at the facts.
From expired to sold
Real listings. Real timelines.
Every story here comes from MLS records with the source linked. We only publish results we can document, and we don't credit a sale to one thing when many things go into it.
HAR MLS #53195161 · Listed by Michael O'Neal with co-listing agent Jose Garza, Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Sold
Earlier listings in 2025 (HAR MLS #58253585 and #48151024) did not end in a sale.
Listed July 2, 2026 at $399,900; went pending Aug. 30 after 59 days on market.
Closed Sept. 23, 2026.
Our listing timeline
Jul 2Listed $399,900Aug 30PendingAug 31Back on marketSep 23Sold
Source: HAR and property history as syndicated on Homes.com, read Nov. 5, 2026. Sale price is not published.
Wondering what a relaunch could look like for your home?
Case study · Kingwood Greens
4214 Hidden Links Court
HAR MLS #38380079 · Listed by Michael O'Neal, Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Sold
An earlier listing, HAR MLS #29051883, was also ours at $699,000.
We brought it back on Sept. 24, 2026 and had it under contract in 23 days.
Closed Oct. 27, 2026, 33 days after the relaunch.
Our listing timeline
Sep 24Relaunched $699,000Oct 17PendingOct 27Sold
Source: HAR and MLS history as syndicated on Coldwell Banker, read Nov. 5, 2026. Sale price is not published.
Wondering what a relaunch could look like for your home?
Case study · Luxury · Spring
27494 S Lazy Meadow Way
HAR MLS #22421360 · Listed by Michael O'Neal with Monica Humphrey, Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Sold
A 2020-built home on 1.48 acres in Benders Landing Estates.
First listed in 2025 at $1,995,000; the 2025 listings (HAR MLS #38968177 and #45449225) did not end in a sale.
Relaunched Jan. 15, 2026 at $1,875,000 and closed May 13, 2026.
Our listing timeline
Jan 15Relaunched $1,875,000May 13Sold
Sources: HAR MLS listings as syndicated on Coldwell Banker, and HAR, read Nov. 5, 2026. Sale price is not published.
Wondering what a relaunch could look like for your home?
Our proposed relaunch framework
The 21-day listing revival
This is how we plan the first three weeks after you hire us. It's a framework, not a promise of a timeline or a result. Every home and every market moves differently, and we adjust with you as we go.
A buyer's first question deserves a fast, personal answer. Here is the path an inquiry follows through our systems, from the first click to showing feedback you can read.
Illustration of our process
On our site todayWebsite lead capture
Home review, valuation and showing requests on themichaelonealgroup.com.
On our site todayAI assistant
"Ask Michael's AI Assistant" answers questions on the site, any time of day.
Targeted marketing
Who should see your home, and where they are
A one-acre home in Spring and a starter home in Humble don't have the same buyer. Pick a buyer group to see how our approach changes.
Campaign simulatorIllustrative data
Shows how we'd split attention across channels. These are example weights, not results or projections.
Regions shown for illustration only. They are not specific relocation partners.
Corporate and medical relocation
Out-of-town buyers can find your home
Families moving to Greater Houston start online, often months before their first visit. Our site is built for them, with relocation pages, a free relocation guide, community guides and our YouTube channel.
They search for a Houston moveOur "Moving to Houston" and relocation pages answer the first questions.
They request the relocation guideA free guide on our site, with a short quiz that tells us what they need.
They explore neighborhoodsOur community guides cover Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, the Heights, River Oaks, Bellaire, West University Place and more.
They watch our videosNeighborhood and listing videos on our YouTube channel.
We match them to homes like yoursOur team follows up and sends matching listings, including yours.
Our homepage maps 180 community guides in one place.
Our complete marketing presentation
See how we'd market your home
Tap any strategy. We'll show you what it is, when we use it, and what you'll see from us.
Seller communication
You should never have to wonder what's happening with your home.
Every week you get a report like this one. Click through the sections of a sample Monday report.
Monday Seller Report · Week 2Sample with illustrative data
The communication commitment
How we'll keep you informed
We agree on these with you at the start, in writing, so you know what to expect.
Schedule
Regular scheduled updates
A written report on the day we agree on, plus a call when you want one.
Feedback
Showing feedback, followed up
We ask every showing agent for feedback and share what we hear.
Market
Plain-English market changes
New competition, pendings and closings near you, and what they mean.
Contact
One primary point of contact
You'll know exactly who to call or text, and who backs them up.
Preferences
Your channel, your rhythm
Text, email or phone. We set your preferences at onboarding.
Strategy
Open talk about adjustments
If something needs to change, we show you why before we change it.
Why The Michael O'Neal Group
Experience matters most when a home doesn't sell
Michael O'Neal is a Broker REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty Northeast. He teaches the Texas contract forms to other agents and invests in this market himself. Our team handles pricing, marketing, negotiation and the details of complicated sales across Greater Houston.
2,035Families helped over 13 yearsThe Michael O’Neal Group
492Homes sold as shown on HAR.comChecked Oct 24, 2026
4.90HAR client rating from 90 surveysChecked Oct 20, 2026
No. 1Team in Kingwood by sales volume and transaction sides, RealTrends Verified, 2025 sales dataRealTrends Verified profile, 2025 data
Passive listing vs. proactive relaunch
Same house. Different plan.
We're comparing approaches, not people. Many good agents work hard. This is what a full relaunch adds.
Your home comeback plan
Build my personalized home relaunch plan
Tell us a little about your home and what happened. You'll get a preliminary plan right away. Michael reviews the full listing history and market data before your appointment. We never guess at your home's value.
Carrying cost calculator
What more time on the market can cost
Enter your own monthly costs. We'll show what 30, 60 and 90 more days add up to. This is simple math on your numbers, not a prediction of how long your home will take to sell.
Straight answers
Questions sellers ask us
Let's talk about your home
Give your home a different opportunity.
A private consultation is free and there's no obligation. Call or text Michael at 832-797-3780, or request a time below.
Michael O'Neal, Texas license #624124. Each office independently owned and operated. No one can guarantee a sale, price or timeline. If your home is currently listed with another brokerage, this page is not a solicitation of that listing.
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