Selling a home isn't just about pricing and photos.
It's about understanding how your home's condition, maintenance history, and updates affect timing, buyer perception, and final values.
Our role is to help you:
Understand where your home truly stands in today's market
Focus on what actually matters before listing
Avoid over-improving or under-preparing
Create a strategy that fits your timeline and goals
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How Ready Is Your Home for the Market?
This quick self-check helps you understand where your home falls and what the smartest next step might be.
Give yourself 1 point for each statement that is true.
A. Overall Maintenance & Systems (0-5 points)
Roof, windows, or siding have been replaced or updated in the last 10 years
Heating and cooling systems are 10 years old or newer
Plumbing and electrical systems have been updated or well-maintained
No known active leaks, moisture issues, or recurring maintenance concerns
Regular upkeep and servicing has been done through out ownership
Score: 0-5
B. Ownership, Updates & Major Improvements (0-5 points)
You've owned the home less than 10 years or completed updated during long-term ownership
Kitchen and/or bathrooms have been updated in the last 10-15 years
Flooring has been replaced or refreshed within the last 10 years
Major appliances were replaced in the last 5-7 years
Any past renovations were completed professionally or with permits where required
Score: 0-5
C. Cosmetic & First-Impression Factors (0-5 points)
Interior paint feels neutral, clean, and move-in ready
Lighting, hardware, and fixtures feel updated and cohesive
Curb appeal has been maintained or improved (landscaping, entry, exterior details)
Layout functions well for today's buyers (flow, storage, usability)
Home shows well with minimal clutter or deferred cosmetic items
Score: 0-5
Total Score: 0-15
Your home may benefit from a pre-listing walkthrough to identify what will matter most to buyers and what you can safely ignore.
Best Next Step:
We'll discuss the few things that make the biggest impact along with practical options.
Your home is in good shape, with a few areas that could improve presentation or market positioning.
Best Next Step:
We'll align prep, pricing, and timing to help you maximize value without over-investing.
Your home appears well-maintained and competitively positioned for today's market.
Best Next Step:
Let's confirm pricing, timing, and launch strategy.
This self-check is meant to create awareness, not replace a professional evaluation. Every home and market is different.
Every home is different. our Job is to help you choose the timeline that fits your goals, whether that's speed, value, or a balance of both.
🕒 Market-Ready Homes
Prep: 1-2 weeks
On Market: 1-3 weeks
Contract → Close: 30 days
🕒 Homes Needing Light Prep
Prep: 3-6 weeks
On Market: 2-4 weeks
Contract → Close: 30 - 45 days
🕒 Homes Needing Significant Prep
Prep: 6-10+ weeks
On Market: Varies
Contract → Close: 30 - 45 days
We tell you what matters and what doesn't for listing prep.
Based on data, buyer behavior, and local nuance.
Clean presentation, thoughtful positioning, and storytelling.
You will always know where things stand.
The right time depends on your goals, not just the market. We help you weigh timing, condition, and life changes to determine the best moment for you.
Not always. Many renovations don't return their full cost. We help you identify which updates add value and which ones you can skip.
Most homes aren't. Buyers expect lived-in homes. The key is understanding how condition affects pricing and buyer perception.
Pricing is based on comparable sales in the area, current demand, condition, and market momentum.
It's part data, part strategy.
Depending on the condition of your home (you can use the self-check quiz above) it may make sense to have one of our agents come out and do a pre-listing consultation. This will give you a realistic understanding of where your home stands in the current market.
Common costs include agent fees, transfer taxes, and potential concessions. We walk through everything upfront so there are no surprises.
Ready to Explore Your Next Move?
Let's connect and create a strategy tailored to your investments and goals.
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