“Local matters most when selling a home. Don’t get caught up in the national headlines. Hire a professional Realtor that can educate you on the subtle value differences of each home and neighborhood, what repairs bring you the largest return on investment, elevated marketing, and honest advice. Oh, and fresh paint and a good cleaning go a very long way!”
– Sarah Pritchard, Realtor, Team Leader
“The number one piece of advice I would give a seller is to declutter their home. We all have things we love to keep that take up space. Now is the time to purge and lighten your home up. New buyers want to be able to envision their own belongings in a home. So, clear those countertops and shelves, donate old clothes in your closet you haven’t worn, and empty out your basement of all those things you don’t use anymore.”
– Dawn Gitman, Realtor
“Price it right the first time! Listen to your agent, look at the comps, and trust the process. Strategic pricing at or just below market value will yield in the most showings, the most offers, and therefore the highest sale price.”
– Hillary Baldwin Waite, Realtor
“Interview local Realtors and work with an agent (or team) who is on the same page as you in all aspects – such as pricing, communication, and marketing. A local, experienced real estate team will know the market, towns, and communities, and will also know the comps and other local agents to showcase your home to.”
– Kelsey Welke, Marketing Coordinator & Executive Assistant
“If you are starting to think about selling your home, now is the time to think about downsizing. This could mean purging items from closets and cabinets, selling items you no longer need, and putting away personal items. This will be helpful when you do list and will take things off your plate during a busy time.”
– Audrey Ayers, Realtor
“My #1 advice for potential sellers is that it’s never too early to start preparing, with the help of an expert Realtor! I’ve worked with many clients months, or even years, before they’re actually ready to list, making personalized recommendations to get their home ready for sale to achieve the highest value, and monitoring the market closely to identify the ideal time to accomplish their goals for selling/buying.”
– Katie Cochran, Realtor
“Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression! Work with a professional Realtor that will help you to stage, depersonalize, and price your home so it attracts as much attention as possible from the first day it’s listed.”
– Jennifer Peters, Realtor