Thoughtful Guidance for Today's Home Seller

Many sellers feel overwhelmed by preparing their home for sale, but most homes need only minor updates to make a big impact. Before spending time or money on major upgrades, let us take a look—simple changes can significantly improve your home’s appeal and help it sell faster and for more money.

Pricing your home right starts with size, location, condition, and recent comparable sales (“comps”). Overpricing can lead to a stale listing, while strategic pricing in a strong seller’s market can attract multiple offers and drive the final sale price higher. Let us help you set a competitive, realistic listing price to sell your home faster and for top dollar.

Home staging helps homes sell faster and for more money. On average, staged homes sell significantly quicker and at higher prices than unstaged homes because buyers can better visualize themselves living in the space. A clean, neutral presentation creates a blank canvas that appeals to more buyers and increases your home’s market value and sale potential.

One of the most common questions from home sellers is in regards to the real estate marketing strategies real estate agents use to sell homes.

A home that is priced properly and given maximum exposure should sell in a very short amount of time and for top dollar.  Some of the top real estate marketing strategies that HR will use to sell your home are - 

1. Online exposure through syndication to 100's of internet search sites.
2. Social media presence with online exposure.
3. Agent email campaigns.
4. Beautiful professional photography.
5. Complimentary "Simple Staging Strategies".
6. Listing in First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS).
7. Professional "For Sale" and directional signage.

You will be filling out a "Seller's Disclosure" which will require you to reveal any issues or repairs with the house and will be attached as part of the contract. Please be thorough on every question.  The most important thing is to be truthful. We can resolve almost every issue. As we review your property and as I see things that I have questions about, we can discuss those together.

Even in a slow real estate market, price and condition are the biggest factors in selling a home. If your listing isn’t getting showings, it’s often overpriced or needs improvements. Reviewing recent comps, making simple cosmetic updates, and increasing exposure through MLS, online marketing, open houses, and agent outreach can help attract buyers. If a listing goes stale, temporarily removing and relisting with updated photos can refresh visibility and boost buyer interest.

Many home sellers ask how much it costs to sell a home. Typical seller closing costs include real estate commissions, title search, survey, and transfer taxes. In addition to repairs and moving expenses, sellers may also cover home warranties, buyer closing cost contributions, and potential capital gains tax. We can connect you with recommended closing attorneys for a full breakdown of fees.