Advice from real sellers
1. What was the most challenging part of preparing and selling your home?
- “Our baby decided to arrive two weeks early—right in the middle of decluttering and staging!”
- “It took so much time to sort, pack, and find somewhere to stay while our house was on the market.”
- “Keeping our condo showroom-clean every morning before work was tougher than we imagined!”
- “Coordinating with my business partners to clear out our shared office space felt like a logistical puzzle.”
- “We had only five weeks to get ready. David created a detailed schedule—declutter, clean, stage, photograph, market—and somehow kept us on track.”
2. What was the best experience you had selling your home?
- “Having an agent we truly trusted made all the difference when things got hectic.”
- “We sold for $30,000 over asking!”
- “It sold in just a week—thanks to the professional photos and the buzz they created.”
- “Everything went smoothly. Honestly, I was surprised by how stress-free it was.”
- “David handled every hiccup calmly and efficiently, giving us real confidence.”
3. Which marketing tactic generated the most interest?
- “Staging plus high-quality photography made our listing stand out on MLS.”
- “David’s network of contacts meant that the right buyers saw our condo immediately.”
- “For our building, promoting the neighbourhood lifestyle proved as important as the unit itself.”
- “We wouldn’t have any foot traffic without staging and professional photos—it really pays off.”
- “The video tour and targeted flyers to local residents drove the most traffic.”
4. If you were doing it again, what would you do differently?
- “Engage a realtor sooner to map out a realistic timeline—it avoids last-minute stress.”
- “I’d start prepping the house six months in advance, not six weeks.”
- “Honestly, nothing—we trusted the process and it worked.”
- “I wish I’d been less nervous and more decisive on minor staging choices.”
5. What one piece of advice would you share with sellers today?
- “Trust your realtor—if they recommend decluttering or neutral décor, do it!”
- “Interview several agents in person. Their approach and rapport are crucial.”
- “Move pets out and avoid living in the home during showings if you can.”
- “Check that your agent has sold similar properties in your building or neighbourhood.”
- “Start early, stage properly, and work with someone you trust.”
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