Thinking of Selling?
Is Now the Right Time to Sell?
Selling is a big move — financially and emotionally. Before we talk listing dates or signs in the yard, I like to start with one thing:
What’s the goal?
Common reasons people sell in Clear Lake:
Moving up or downsizing
Job change / relocation
Family changes (kids, marriage, divorce)
Wanting to cash out equity
Becoming a landlord (or stopping being one)
The 3 questions I ask every seller:
Where are you going next (and is it lined up)?
Are you selling because you need to — or because you want to?
What would make this sale feel like a “win”?
📍 Clear Lake Tip: timing matters here. Demand ramps up in spring/summer — and certain homes (especially near the lake) can sell very differently depending on the season.
How We Price It Right (Without Leaving Money on the Table)
Pricing is the #1 factor in how fast your home sells and what buyers are willing to pay.
Overpricing hurts more than most people realize.
It doesn’t just sit longer — it can actually sell for less after reductions.
How I price a home:
Compare similar homes that sold (not just active listings)
Adjust for updates, layout, lot, garage, basement, and location
Account for market speed + competition
Price for buyer psychology (search ranges matter)
Common pricing strategies:
Market Value Strategy: strong price, steady traffic
Aggressive Strategy: designed to create urgency / multiple offers
Premium Strategy: only works when the home is truly exceptional
📍Important: If you’d like, I can put together a Clear Lake-specific pricing range and show you what buyers would actually expect.
Professional Staging Consult (Included with My Listing Plan)
Most homes don’t need a full remodel to sell for top dollar — they need the right presentation.
That’s why I include a professional staging consultation for my sellers.
What’s included:
A professional stager will come to your home for a 2-hour consult
She’ll walk through every room and give you practical recommendations on:
furniture placement and flow
decluttering and “what to pack first”
lighting and room feel
décor suggestions to make rooms look larger and more inviting
You’ll walk away with a clear plan to make your home stand out online and in showings
This consult is on my dime.
Because small presentation changes can be the difference between an average offer and a strong one.
📍 Clear Lake Tip: Many buyers shop online first — and homes that show well in photos get more tours, more urgency, and better offers.
How I Get Your Home Maximum Exposure
The market only pays top dollar when:
the right buyers see it
the home looks amazing online
and we create urgency
My marketing plan includes:
Professional photos
Video walkthrough / reels
Strong description + MLS optimization
Zillow/MLS syndication
Heavy social media marketing (locally targeted)
Showing strategy and feedback tracking
💡 Marketing Tip: Most buyers decide whether they want to tour a home in under 10 seconds online. Professional photos, clean staging, and strong lighting don’t just make it look better — they increase showings, and more showings usually leads to better offers.
Showings, Negotiation, and Getting the Best Terms
Once the home goes live, the goal is simple:
create demand, control the timeline, and negotiate from strength.
What to expect:
The first 72 hours matter a lot
Serious buyers book showings quickly
We track activity: saves, views, messages, and showing feedback
When offers come in, I’ll guide you through:
Price and net proceeds
Contingencies
Appraisal risk
Financing type (conventional, FHA, VA, etc.)
Closing timeline and possession
📍Important: Not all offers are equal. I’ll break down each one so we can choose the offer that’s most likely to close clean and on time — while still protecting your bottom line.
From Contract to Closing (No Surprises)
Once you accept an offer, we move into the contract phase.
Typical seller timeline:
Buyer inspection period
Repair requests (if any)
Appraisal (if financed)
Final walkthrough
Closing day
Repair negotiations
I keep this simple and strategic:
Handle the real issues that matter to buyers/lenders
Avoid nitpicky requests
Keep the deal moving without giving away money
You’ll always know what’s normal, what’s not, and what I recommend.
💡 Tip: Almost every home has inspection items. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s keeping the deal moving while negotiating fairly.