Seller

Price isn’t “what I want”.  It’s “what the market will pay with today’s competition”.  If you’re overpriced, you lose the best buyers first and usually net less.

The repairs you should do before closing usually depend on what was negotiated after the inspection, what the buyer is asking for, and whether the lender requires anything to be addressed before the sale can move forward. If you are still in the early stages of getting your house ready to sell, check out our blog post How Much Should You Fix Before Listing Your Home? for guidance on what is worth fixing before your home even hits the market.  

Spring and summer are popular times to sell because buyer activity often increases, but more listings usually hit the market too. The best time to sell depends on your home, your price, your competition, and your goals. Learn more in our blog: Is Spring Really the Best Time to Sell a Home in the Capital Region?

In New York, attorneys are extremely common in the contract through closing process.  Even if not in every scenario, most sellers use one because NY real estate transactions are primarily attorney-driven.  Mistakes can be expensive, required.

Online estimates are a starting point.  Real pricing comes from comparable sales, current competition and your home’s condition / location - then adjusting for time and buyer demand.