How Much Should You Update Before You Sell
So, you've lived in your home for 20 years, and now you're getting ready to sell. But... you haven't made many cosmetic updates over those 20 years. So, as we walk…
What Makes Buyers Excited and What Makes Them Pause
When we sit down to talk about pricing your home, we won't just be looking at and talking about what is wonderful about your house... we'll be looking at the full picture…
What Portion of the Market Will Consider Your Home?
The price of your home will be one of the key factors in determining how many buyers will consider it. Over the past year in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, 96% of…
More Home Sales, Stable Home Prices in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County
Happy Monday morning, friends! It's not quite mid-August, but summer is starting to feel like it is coming to a close for many... with students, and parents, and teachers…
Pricing Strategy Then vs Now
If you sold a home a few years ago, we may have priced it a bit above what recent comparable sales were showing... and there was a good reason for that. From about 2019…
The Hidden Variable Behind Early Showings
After weeks, or sometimes months, of preparing your home for market... after getting the photos, the listing details, and all the marketing materials ready... we finally…
How to Find Out What Price a Seller Will Accept
Let's say you find a house you'd like to buy... but it's been sitting on the market for a month or two. You'll (we'll) likely start to wonder... how is the seller…
Price Your House However You Want
When we're talking about pricing your home, I will give you my recommendations based on how much I think a buyer is likely to pay for your house in the current market…
Do New Listings Confirm or Challenge Your Price?
Let's say your home has been on the market for a few days or a few weeks... and all of a sudden, a new listing hits the market that is sort of similar to your home…
Pricing Your Home Means Comparing Apples to Apples
When you're pricing your home, the comparable sales matter more than almost anything else. It's tempting to look at the nicest, most updated home nearby -- new kitchen…
Buyers Are Active, Inventory Stays Tight, So Why Are Prices Flat?
Happy Monday Morning, Friends! It's just a few days until Red Wing Roots, a family-friendly music festival in Mt Solon, VA... will you be there? It's a wonderful weekend…
Accurate Pricing From the Start Is Your Strongest Strategy as a Seller
A common theory among sellers getting ready to list their home is... "If I price it a little higher than where I hope to sell, buyers who are interested will just make an…