A plan for your property
Deciding what to spend before listing.
Before you hire contractors, I’ll walk the home with you and review the competing listings. We can identify repairs that need attention, the presentation work worth considering and the larger projects you may be better off leaving to the next owner.
Repairs, presentation and your budget.
Cleaning, lighting, furniture placement and visible maintenance are often the first things I review. We’ll separate those from major upgrades and compare the cost and time involved. I won’t promise that a renovation will pay for itself.
How condition affects the comparison.
Original finishes don’t mean the home can’t sell. They do affect which listings make useful comparisons. I’ll review nearby sales and current competition, explain my recommendation and keep you informed about showing activity and recurring feedback.
Looking beyond the offer price.
Concessions, repair requests, financing and the closing date all deserve attention when we compare offers. I’ll explain how the terms affect your expected proceeds and moving plans. An estimated net sheet helps put the numbers side by side, with the assumptions made clear.
Photography, with an editor’s eye.
I photograph each listing with the sale in mind. That includes choosing the lead image, arranging the gallery so the layout makes sense and leaving out weak or repetitive shots. I give the description the same attention: useful details that give a buyer a reason to see the home.
See how I selected and arranged the photographs and revised the description for 6930 Trailcrest Drive in Dallas.
Already tried selling?
Bring me the previous listing and any feedback you received. I’ll review the photos, description, showing activity and competing homes, then explain what I would handle differently. Read my guide to what to do when your home didn’t sell.
When the sale funds your next purchase.
We’ll discuss the funds you need, your financing and closing dates before you commit to an offer. My guide to buying and selling a home at the same time in DFW covers selling first, buying first and coordinating both closings.
What is your home worth?
Call me with your address and moving plans. I’ll review nearby sales and competing listings, then walk the home with you to account for its condition, layout and improvements. You’ll have a recommendation you can discuss with me and ask questions about. This is a comparative market review, not a formal appraisal. I primarily work with single-family homes, and also welcome condo and townhome sellers.
Talk with Harry about your home
Planning your next home, too? Browse Garland homes. Listings are provided through participating MLS brokers.
Still gathering ideas? Read what to fix before selling or explore the full selling process.