Start with recent sales of similar homes, not the highest asking price you find. I want your starting price to reflect your home's differences while keeping your selling priorities in view.
For September 2026, Chaska's report covering single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and apartments recorded a median sold price of $460,000. The median list price for listings active at month-end was $579,450. The report's sold-to-list price percentage was 98.8%. The asking prices describe active listings, while the sold prices describe completed sales, so the difference between these medians does not establish a negotiated discount.
Your starting price needs a comparison focused on your home rather than a direct match to either townwide median. I would give comparable completed sales more weight when discussing what supports your asking price, while reviewing competing listings separately. The reported sold-to-list price percentage does not predict the outcome for your property.
Gather details about improvements and unfinished repairs so we can compare condition, size and features. Review recent comparable sales with me, then examine competing listings. Balance testing a higher asking price against the risk of a later adjustment.
