Seller's Guide
When you list with Homestead, you're partnering with Cape May's top-performing real estate company, boasting the best success rate for sold listings in our markets. Our comprehensive listing plan ensures your property is prepared, marketed, and shown in the best light, helping you achieve a quicker sale at a higher price.
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Your Homestead agent will provide a detailed Comparable Market Analysis (CMA), which reviews similar homes sold in your area. Beyond market value, your agent will consider inventory levels, competing listings, and your motivation for selling to determine the best listing price. Collaborating with our experts gives a clear path to success.
Getting your home market-ready is essential to attract buyers and maximize value. Your Homestead agent will offer tailored advice, but here are general tips to consider:
- Declutter: Remove excess furniture and decor to make spaces feel open.
- De-Personalize: Take down personal items to help buyers envision the home as theirs.
- Staging: Highlight your home's best features with professional staging, especially for unique spaces.
- Lighting: Open windows and ensure all lights are on for a bright, inviting atmosphere during showings.
The time to sell depends on factors like condition, price, and market conditions. Below are the 2024 average days on the market for popular areas we serve*:
- Cape May: 180 days
- Cape May Beach: 150 days
- Cape May Court House: 160 days
- Cape May Point: 175 days
- Lower Township: 140 days
- North Cape May: 135 days
- Townbank: 145 days
- Villas: 130 days
- West Cape May: 165 days
Homestead listings typically have a 1-year agreement to allow marketing during all home-buying seasons.
Partner with Homestead Real Estate to make your selling journey seamless and successful. Contact us today to get started!
*DATA FROM CMCMLS IS DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED.