How do I sell my home for more than the Zestimate? With so much information at your fingertips these days, it seems like anyone can do anything by just watching a YouTube video or logging onto Chat GPT and asking it some questions.
Yes, you can totally sell your house by yourself, but would you give yourself a filling? Operate on a broken hip or try to add on another level to your house by yourself? If the answer is yes, then stop reading because this story isn’t for you.
This past June, we got a call from Lori, a homeowner who was pretty handy when it came to doing things by herself. But she was in a time crunch and she need to get her house sold within 4 weeks as to not miss a prime window to buy her new home in the North because with fall around the corner inventory levels and the window for buying was closing in fast. Time was of the essence, so when she told us her situation we didn’t waste a second. We hit the ground running and guided Lori through a detailed walk-through of her property, pinpointing exactly where to invest and what small fixes to make on her home for the absolute biggest and best return. Together, we lined up painters, carpenters, and landscapers to get her home market-ready in just two weeks—and we went big!
The Zestimate for Lori’s home was $762,300, but we knew we could do better. After investing in top-notch video production and marketing, Lori’s home tour attracted over 25,079 views on YouTube! We had 14 private showings, 36 attendees at the open house, and three very strong offers rolling in.
We worked closely with Lori throughout the negotiation process, and we didn’t just beat the Zestimate—we crushed it! Lori sold her home for $878,000, which was $115,700 more than expected! And the best part? She didn’t have to make a single repair after the inspection. We ensured the buyer took the home “as-is.”
Are you considering making a move in the next year or two? Whether you’re planning to sell or just thinking ahead, it’s never too early to start planning. Let’s talk about how to prepare your home for the best possible sale. Plus, you can enjoy any upgrades and repairs now while you’re still living there!
This home has sold, but we have more amazing homes in the best Atlanta neighborhoods.
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