Selling with acorn.
What’s your home worth?
Assessing your home’s value is a process we don’t take lightly. When you contact us, the very first thing we do is perform a comprehensive Market Analysis.
Simply put, a Market Analysis is a deep dive into your property’s true value, pairing local real estate data with the real-world condition of your home. We start with an walk-through to evaluate your home's layout, unique features, and condition. Then, we match those details with hard data—analyzing exactly what similar properties in your immediate neighborhood have recently sold for. Finally, we meet with you to walk you through the numbers step-by-step, so you know exactly where your home stands in the current market and how to price it for success.
Once you’ve decided to sell.
Selling your home is a major move, but you don't have to do it alone. We will guide you through these essential steps to get your property market-ready and positioned to sell.
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We provide straightforward, actionable advice on the minor updates and fixes that will actually maximize your return, and we guide you through every single step of the process. Call Acorn, and let's get your home sold.
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While touching up the walls and trim with fresh paint is always a good idea, don’t go overboard on renovations to the home that won’t add to the selling price. Consider small scale updates, like upgrading fixtures, lighting and hardware, and painting the walls in a neutral color so the buyers have a blank slate to make it their own.
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You have made the home your own through the years, but it is time to de-personalize it so that potential buyers can envision their life within the house. It can be hard to pack away family photos and kids’ artwork, but not doing so can make it hard for someone else to imagine living there. If you have a lot of personal items adorning your home, you may want to consider getting a storage area to use while your house is on the market. Consider it a headstart on the packing you will need to do when the time comes to actually move.
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Did we mention your home should be clean? Imagine every closet and cabinet being opened and inspected, and ask yourself what you would like to see if you were the one looking. While buyers will be told that they shouldn’t rule out a home because it is not clean and free of clutter, the fact is that a messy home is a huge turnoff to a potential buyer.
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No matter how well cared for your home is, there will always be those little things from the to-do list that don’t get done—leaky faucets, loose door knobs, light fixtures and bulbs that need replaced. These little things can add up and make the house appear to be in poor condition if not addressed before the potential buyer walks in the door.
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Once your home is ready, we take over the creative heavy lifting. We hire a professional photographer, write a listing description that highlights your home’s unique value, and map out a detailed, targeted marketing plan. By the time we go live, your property is perfectly positioned to command attention.
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Once your house is on the market, you have to always be ready to make a first impression. While your real estate agent will try to give you advance notice if someone wants to see your home, sometimes it can be last minute or when you are not even at home to do a last-minute cleaning. The first impression is the only one that matters, so make sure it is a good one.