Before the Listing: The Step Most Sellers Miss
When most people think about selling their home, they focus on one thing—when to list.
But in markets like Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy, and Collinsville, the sellers who see the best results know it starts earlier than that.
It starts with preparation.
And skipping this step can directly affect how your home sells—and for how much.
Why It Matters
Most sellers breathe a sigh of relief after accepting an offer. In a perfect real estate world, that means the home’s status can be switched from active to pending, the buyer’s loan will go through with flying colors, the For Sale sign can be removed, and closing day will be within a month or so.
Whether you’re a new empty nester or you’ve recently retired, you’re likely contemplating the idea of a smaller home. Less square footage typically means less space to take care of, with fewer rooms and a smaller yard (or no yard at all). But is downsizing worth it if it means giving up favorite things about your current house, or having to leave a neighborhood you love?