Esquire Realty Ciaramella & Co.

When a home is priced correctly, the early activity tells the story. Let’s say you list at $999k and in the first week, you’re seeing steady, quality traffic. Maybe around 8 to10 families come through between private showings and an open house. That means buyers are interested, but it’s not such a frenzy that people are lining up down the block dying to get in.

If offers start coming in right around asking or just slightly below, that’s a strong indicator that the market agrees with your pricing.

Here’s the key: when a property is underpriced, buyers don’t tiptoe in with small discounts- they compete and drive the number above asking. Balanced activity and realistic offers mean you’ve likely hit the sweet spot.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀!

I know it’s tempting to list your home while it’s decked out with festive decorations, but here’s the thing: seasonal décor dates your photos. ⏳ What looks “fall cozy” in October will look stale and outdated in December… and flat-out confusing to buyers scrolling through listings in February.When you’re selling, your photos should feel timeless. Neutral, clean, and distraction-free images keep the focus where it belongs- on your home, not the holiday. Think of it as setting the stage for buyers to imagine their own memories there.If you love your decorations (and who doesn’t), by all means enjoy them, just make sure that your listing photos are taken before they go up. 📸