How to price your home
The right list price draws strong interest in the first weeks on market. Use real comps, adjust for features buyers value, and aim for the price bands where searches cluster.
Start with real comps
Look at similar homes sold in the last three to six months in your micro-area. Match style, size, age, and condition. Pending sales are a useful signal for where the market is today.
Tip
Tour a few active listings that compete with yours. Seeing condition and staging in person helps you price with confidence.
Make fair adjustments
- Square footage and bedroom or bathroom count
- Lot size and view or water access
- Pool, outdoor living, and parking
- Major updates like roof, HVAC, windows, and kitchen
Use price bands and timing
- List near common search steps like 399,900 or 450,000 to hit more filters
- Launch mid-week to gather buzz for weekend showings
- Plan your first seven to ten days for high exposure and feedback
Watch the market
In a cooling market, a slightly sharper price can prevent a long slow decline. In a hot pocket, a clean price and strong photos can draw multiple offers.