When Should You Reduce Your Asking Price?
Your home has been on the market for a couple of weeks. You've had some showings, maybe even some positive feedback, but no offers. Or perhaps you're barely getting any showings at all. Now you're wondering whether it's time to reduce the asking price or give buyers a little more time. It's a reason
Does an Appraisal Decide What Your Home Is Worth?
Does an appraisal determine what your home is worth? No. An appraisal is a lender's opinion of value based on recent sales. Market value is what a buyer is willing to pay today. Most of the time the numbers are similar, but an appraisal does not decide what your home is worth in the open market. If
Thinking About Selling Your Central Ohio Home? Start With a Real Number
If selling your home has even crossed your mind, one of the first questions is probably, What could my house actually sell for? And that number matters for more than deciding on a list price. It may determine whether you can comfortably buy your next home, downsize, move closer to family, relocate,
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First 10 Days on Market: Why They Matter for Central Ohio Sellers
When your home first hits the market, you're getting something you won't get again: a brand-new listing in front of nearly every active buyer looking for a home like yours. That's why I put so much emphasis on getting the pricing, preparation, photography and marketing right before we go live rather
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What Does Overpricing Your Home Actually Cost?
It's understandable to think you should list your home a little high so there's room to negotiate. If you're willing to accept $600,000, why not start at $625,000 and let the buyer work you down? The problem is that buyers don't always respond that way. They don't necessarily see an overpriced home
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Why Do Some Central Ohio Homes Sit While Others Sell Fast?
Two homes can come on the market in the same general area, at a similar price, and have completely different results. One gets steady showings and an offer quickly. The other sits, reduces the price, and starts to feel stale. Usually, the difference is not one dramatic problem. It is how well the pr
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What Adds the Most Value Before Selling Your Home?
When homeowners start getting ready to sell, one of the first questions is usually where to spend money and where not to. It is easy to assume that bigger projects create more value, but that is not always how buyers respond. In many Central Ohio homes, the improvements that matter most are the ones
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