Real Estate Blog - Homesellers

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.

The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is out there, they’ll scroll right past it and go on to the next one.

Pricing right from the start is your best move – and a great agent can help make sure you do.

Overpricing Comes at a Cost

And more sellers are finding that out the hard way. They list their house based on how things were a year ago – or based on a neighbor’s sale that happened under completely different circumstances. Then, when their house doesn’t sell, they’re left with three…

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Thinking About Selling Your Home in 2025? Here’s How to Prepare for Succe

If you’re considering selling your home in Brookings, South Dakota, or the surrounding area in 2025, you’ve probably wondered: What can I do to make my house stand out to buyers? The truth is, strategic upgrades and thoughtful preparation can make a huge difference when it comes to impressing potential buyers and securing the best offer. But before you start picking up a hammer or planning major renovations, let’s talk about what really works—and what’s not worth your time or money.

At the Brookings Home Team, we specialize in helping sellers make smart decisions to maximize their home’s appeal and value. Here’s a comprehensive guide to getting your home ready for a successful sale in 2025, packed with tips that’ll make your property shine.

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Prepping to Sell Your Brookings Home in 2025? Start Now for the Best Results

If you’re planning to sell your home in 2025, now is the perfect time to start preparing. While it might feel like you’ve got plenty of time, a little advance planning can make a huge difference in your sale’s success. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, puts it:

“…now is the time to start thinking about what you need for your next home and then taking those steps to prepare to list…47 percent of sellers are taking longer than a month to get their home ready to sell, so starting early can mean more flexibility.”

Prepping early will allow you to take care of updates and repairs at a steady pace, so when you’re ready to list, your home is truly market-ready. Partnering with a skilled real estate agent from the start can help…

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Thinking About Selling your Home in Brookings SD? Heres Why Your Equity Matters.

If you're considering selling your home in Brookings, SD, you're not alone. Whether it’s the idea of downsizing, relocating, or moving closer to loved ones, there are plenty of reasons to make a change. But when it comes to selling a home in today’s housing market, you might be wondering about one critical factor: affordability. Here’s the good news—your home equity could play a significant role in making that decision easier. Let’s explore two key elements that influence how much equity you have and what that could mean for you.

How Long You’ve Lived in Your Home

One of the most important factors when it comes to home equity is how long you’ve lived in your current home. This is referred to as homeowner tenure. Back in the day—between 1985 and…

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3 Tips if You Are Thinking of Selling Your Home This Year

Thinking of selling your home this year? Here are 3 things to keep in mind: Price your house right Keep your emotions in check Stage your house properly These things will get you started in the right direction. Check out the video for more info and give us a call to see how the Brookings Home Team can serve YOU!

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When Is A Good Time to Buy or Sell A Home?

Is it a good time to buy a home? The answer is a bit more complicated than yes or no, but I give you a few insights into the answer that fits you in this video. Watch it and let us know at the Brookings Home Team if we can help answer this question with you to fit your best interests.

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3 Options If Your Home Didn't Sell & it Expired

If your house didn’t sell before the listing expired, you have a few options:

1.       Take it off the market

2.       Sell it yourself

3.       Re-list it

In this video, I give you a rundown of these three options and suggest what might be the best option for certain situations. Any questions, please give us a call!

We are the Brookings Home Team, how can we serve YOU?

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Why Your Home May Not be Selling

Is your home not selling in today’s market? There are a number of variables to consider if this is happening. Take a listen to this video and let us know at the Brookings Home Team if we can help YOU with your home listing!

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Why You Should Buy a Home Now, and Not Wait For Rates To Go Down.

Home appreciation has increased 147% total since 2003 and the average since 2003 is a 4.5% increase.  So, what does this mean?  Learn about it in this video and think twice before you put your home-buying plans on hold. Give us a call at the Brookings Home Team and we’ll explain it all. 

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Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply, there are still factors that can cause delays or even prevent a house from selling.

If you're having trouble getting your house to sell in today's sellers’ market, here are a few things to think about.

Limited Access – If You Can’t Show It, You Can’t Sell It.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers can view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t…

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