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Selling a home can feel a little like preparing for a first date. You want to put your best foot forward, show off your personality, and avoid awkward surprises. The good news? With the right strategy, the right prep, and a little humor, the process can be far less stressful than you think.
The first step is preparation. You don’t need to gut the kitchen or re-tile the bathroom. What you do need is a clean, well-maintained home that feels move-in ready. A fresh coat of paint, updated light fixtures, clean windows, tidy landscaping—these small things pack a big punch. I walk through with you and help prioritize what matters most, connecting you with local pros if you’d like an extra hand.
Pricing with purpose is next. Overpricing a home “for wiggle room” often backfires. Buyers skip right past, momentum stalls, and eventually you chase the price down. Instead, I analyze comparable sales, market speed, and your home’s unique features to land on a price that attracts serious buyers right away. That’s where the magic happens: competition.
Then we launch your home like it’s the star of the show. Professional photos, videos, floor plans, and marketing remarks that tells a story. Buyers don’t just buy houses—they buy lifestyles. I highlight what makes your home special: the sunset deck, the hidden garden, the quiet cul-de-sac where kids ride bikes. And because I know the island, I market beyond the MLS—on social, through postcards, in super fun videos that get shared and talked about (go check out my instagram for some video examples: https://instagram.com/megrickner).
Offer day is exciting, but it can be overwhelming. Multiple offers might sound like winning the lottery, but not all offers are created equal. I lay them out clearly—price, contingencies, buyer strength—so you see the whole picture. Sometimes the highest dollar isn’t the best deal; sometimes it’s the clean offer that gets you smoothly to the finish line.
Once under contract, we navigate inspections and appraisals. Buyers may ask for repairs or credits; lenders may raise eyebrows at certain conditions. This is where negotiation skills matter most. I step in to keep things fair, reasonable, and moving forward.
From there, it’s all about managing deadlines: title, escrow, documents, and the final walkthrough. By the time you’re signing papers, you’ll feel ready to hand over the keys and step confidently into your next chapter.
Selling is part business, part emotion. It’s saying goodbye to one dream while creating space for the next. My job is to honor both—and make sure you walk away feeling proud of your sale.
