There are many ways to list a Sarasota home for sale.  Do you just want to list your home, endure months of stress, and still have your home in the end?  Or would you like to engage the method of pricing your Sarasota | Bradenton area home to sell.  Condition and presentation is very important, however, pricing is ultimately the most important factor.  Over years of experience we’ve learned that more reasonable starting list prices quite often result in higher final sales prices.

 

Home Valuation is Subjective

You can request a home valuation from a handful of agents and you will get a handful of different answers.  The same thing happens if an appraiser is asked to value the home.  That is because the exercise of home valuation is not scientific, instead it is very subjective.  On this note, if you have requested CMAs from different agents and one is quite a bit higher than the others, it probably is not the most accurate valuation.

Buyers Are Educated.  You Can’t Fool Them

Buyers are very well educated in this internet age.  Most are very familiar with the inventory and even know what has sold recently.  They are looking for the home that best fits their needs, but they are also looking for a good price. Trust me. They know what a good price is.  We strive to price our listings right…the first time.  We do a very detailed analysis of the comps and determine what needs to be done to make your home the next home to sale in the neighborhood.  We focus strongly on what has sold most recently and what direction the market is taking in your neighborhood and in the overall area real estate market.

We do not believe in overpricing listings by telling you your home is worth more than we believe it is and then coming back and surprising you by asking for a significant price reduction.  We, unlike many, do not care to take a listing that we can not sell.  If we are not a good fit for you, we will tell you.

The longer a home is on the Sarasota | Bradenton area real estate market the more inconvenient it is for home sellers.

Always having to keep the home clean and showing ready can take a toll on the average home seller.  The longer your home is on the market, the more it invites “lowball” offers from those looking to capitalize on your situations and the less likely you will be to get top fair market value for your home.  The longer a house is on the market, the more unhappy a seller becomes with the whole process.

I have over 14 years experience as a full-time real estate agent.  I have sold hundreds of homes and know what buyers are looking for and how to get your home ready to sell.  I know what methods work, and which ones don’t.  Give me a call if you are ready to get your home sold.  –Stephanie