Selling your home.
Anyone can list a house, but selling your home for top dollar requires professionalism, advocacy and marketing expertise. It all starts with consultation and planning. Using the most up to date market data, we will work together to formulate a plan to prepare your home for the market, and establish a pricing strategy that aligns with your timelines and goals.
While preparing your home for the market, you can rely on my market knowledge and network of professional partners including handypeople, contractors, stagers and photographers. I will manage the process from start to finish to ensure that your home is ready to hit the market.
Once live, I will ensure that it stands out from the crowd through professional, targeted print and electronic marketing designed to draw in buyers who see not just a house, but their new home.
Commonly asked questions when selling your home
Is now a good time to sell my house?
The average home sale prices across the Twin Cities metropolitan area are at historical highs, making it a great time to sell. Typically, demand for houses is highest in spring and summer, and then decreases in late fall and winter, which causes home values to rise and fall accordingly. If you are thinking about selling your home, let’s connect to discuss your goals and timelines, including how to time the market to maximize your sale price.
How long will it take to sell my home?
Housing inventory is not keeping up with buyer demand, which means that homes are selling quickly. The average time on the market for October 2020 was 14 days.
With smart pricing strategy and effective, professional marketing, we can have most homes under contract in under a week. Many sellers like to plan a weekend getaway, and let the agent take over. By the time you return, your house will be sold!
When selling your home the overall goal is to get the most money for your house, while having it be on the market for the least amount of time possible.
How do I prepare my home for the market?
The most important thing to do to prepare your home for the market is to clean and declutter. You can also have your furnace inspected and take care of any small repairs.
Also consider taking small steps to improve your home’s appeal, such as painting the front door a pop color and attending to the landscaping.
Before taking on larger jobs such as kitchen or bathroom remodels, consult with a professional real estate agent – not all home improvement projects result in a return on investment.
What services do you provide as my listing agent?
My job is to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, while making the process stress-free for you.
I will use current market data to help you establish a pricing strategy and timeline that meets your goals.
I will work with you to develop a plan to prepare your home for the market and refer you to the appropriate professionals.
I will ensure that your home stands out from the crowd through staging, high quality photo and video, and professional marketing.
Finally, I will present offers from buyers, negotiate on your behalf, and ensure that all details are handled up and through closing.
Right out of the gates, Cara put us at ease by providing us with clear and unmuddied information. We are so thankful for her attention to detail and clear communication via email, text, or phone. Throughout a very unnerving process, Cara was a reassuring advocate for us.
Rebecca | June 2020
“Right out of the gates, Cara put us at ease by providing us with clear and unmuddied information. We are so thankful for her attention to detail and clear communication via email, text, or phone. Throughout a very unnerving process, Cara was a reassuring advocate for us.”