Eleanor Roosevelt said, “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.”

​So, if you are thinking of selling your home soon - let us help you plan the best strategies to help it sell quickly and at the right price! We recently sold a home for over asking price, sight unseen! While this is uncommon, it is because we knew how to correctly price the home, list it online with the right descriptions, post the best photos and market it the most enticing way! Let’s just say our seller was over-joyed last week to get the news that their home sold so quickly! Imagine yourself getting that call that your home is sold before any open houses or showings AND over your asking price so you can begin the next phase of your life!

​Here are some tips before listing your home:

Meet with your REAL ESTATE AGENT: your agent can save you a lot of time and energy by guiding you through the pre-listing phase. They are there to serve you and help you decide if listing your home is the right option. We have a whole team of agents ready to get to work for you! Our weekly sales blasts send details of your listing to our team so they can take the group approach in finding a buyer for your listing.

Pre-qualify to buy: get pre-qualified to buy your next home before putting your current one on the market. Working with a reputable mortgage pro will help you understand what you need to net from your current home and achieve your goals for the next one. We have a preferred RED DOOR client list with recommendations should you need a mortgage pro.

Price correctly: listing your home at the proper market value is critical to selling within a reasonable time frame. Be cautious of making decisions based on valuations online. Instead use your agent’s knowledge of the local area as a resource. We offer a free comprehensive COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS for your home during our listing appointments.

Pre-inspect: home inspections are often where a home sale can go wrong. Material defects may need to be repaired prior to a buyer purchasing the home. Determine these potential fixes before you list, instead of during the negotiation process.

De-clutter: If your house is cluttered or filled with personal mementos (photos included), it’s more difficult for a potential buyer to imagine and picture themselves living there. Placing large pieces of furniture or family photos in storage is worth the effort to help your home sell quicker.


Professional photography: The modern-day home search usually starts online and first impressions are very important. Make sure your real estate agent uses a pro photographer in order to show your home in the best light.


Whether you’re ready to sell today or thinking about selling your home in the future, it pays to make sure you’re prepared. These helpful tips can get you prepared to sell quicker and get your home sold faster.

Call or text us at 518-899-9500 to set up an appointment so we can start your planning process to sell your home!