Selling your home is a major financial and emotional decision that requires thoughtful planning.
Before you put your home on the market, here are four key questions to consider:

What is my home worth?

Several factors determine your home’s market value, including its condition, square footage, location, amenities, and recent comparable property sales. For a quick estimate, you can enter your address into a free online home value estimator tool. Alternatively, a recent property tax bill can provide your home’s assessed value, which is typically a percentage of the fair market value. If you know your state’s assessment rate (usually between 80% and 90%), you can estimate the fair market value by dividing your assessed value by that rate.

How can I sell at the highest possible price?

There are several simple, low-cost improvements you can make to increase your home’s value. These include decluttering, washing windows and walls, and using higher-wattage bulbs to brighten up your space. Larger upgrades—such as kitchen and bathroom renovations or adding bedrooms—can have a more significant impact on your sale price. Additionally, staging your home helps buyers visualize living in the space and can boost perceived value.

How long will my home be on the market?

The time it takes to sell your home depends on factors such as location, pricing, and marketing strategy. Statistics show that if a home is properly priced, you should receive an offer within the first 12 showings. To help speed up the process, consider professional staging—research indicates that staged homes can sell up to 32% faster than unstaged homes.

How can an agent help?

A real estate agent can assist with every part of the selling process, from pricing and marketing to managing negotiations and the complexities of closing. A good agent will advocate on your behalf to help secure the best price—and the fastest sale—possible.

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