Free seller book
Sonya wrote How to Sell Homes Fast for Top Dollar (opens in a new tab). curb appeal, staging, marketing, negotiation, and the mistakes that cost sellers money. Read it before you list.
Price for this block, not your memories
What you paid, what you put into the kitchen, and what a cousin got in another suburb are not comps. Sonya will pull recent sales that actually match your home (size, condition, and location) and set a number buyers can take seriously on day one.
Prep that pays, skip what doesn't
Deep clean, declutter, fix the obvious (leaky faucet, broken outlet, peeling paint). Curb appeal still matters in Ohio winters and springs: shoveled walks, trimmed hedges, a front door that doesn't stick. Full renovations rarely beat a smart list price and good photos.
Photos and access win showings
Bright, honest photos and easy showing access beat a locked-down schedule. If you're still living there, make a leave-in-fifteen-minutes plan. Buyers comparing three West Side colonials will remember the house that felt easy to see.
When multiple offers show up
Highest price isn't always strongest. Look at financing type, contingencies, appraisal risk, and closing timeline. Sonya will help you read the whole offer, not just the top line. More on keeping the deal together in closing without surprises.
Heroes who are selling
Teachers, first responders, medical professionals, and veterans may qualify for commission back through Homes for Heroes when they sell too. Ask before you list.