Preparing to list means deciding what needs attention before the home is photographed and shown. I'd rather help you organize a workable launch than rush unfinished decisions into the listing.
The latest reported figures cover Rochester single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments. The typical time on market for homes that sold was 11 days. The number of homes listed for sale in the latest market report was 68. The number of homes sold in the latest market report was 31, a completed-sale measure rather than a count of scheduled visits.
The reported marketing time is not a deadline for your preparation or a promise about when your home will sell. My priority would be resolving visible maintenance issues and planning clear photographs before choosing the date to begin marketing. Preparation also includes deciding when the home can be shown, with reasonable notice and your practical scheduling needs considered.
Walk through the home with me to separate necessary repairs from optional improvements that need a clearer purpose. Make a plan for repairs, photographs and showings, assigning responsibility for each task before setting your launch date. Gather property information and required disclosure details early so unresolved questions do not interrupt your preparation.
