NextHome Lifestyles

Real estate commissions, are negotiable & vary across the industry averaging upwards of 6.0% - 7.0% of the final sales price of a home. At NextHome Lifestyles, our agents are innovative & not tied to industry traditions. Our agents will help customize a sales & marketing strategy that works for your specific circumstances, charging a professional services fee that justifies their time, effort, and results.

We are passionate about creating marketing collateral that is highly appealing through immersive print & digital media. We have learned that a successful sale always starts with the right strategy which is why your NextHome agent will follow a proven 7-step process for selling your home. Our goal is to provide our clients with the convenience of a turn-key listing experience, so we have assembled a supportive team to assist in coordinating & executing our sales strategy.

You don’t have to sell first.The best advice we can provide would be to meet with a NextHome Realtor® when you begin to have thoughts about moving. During your consultation, your agent will help evaluate each phase of your relocation, from determining a probable value for your departing residence, financing options for your purchase, identifying your likely target neighborhoods for your next home, & finally, recommending the best timing for your purchase & sale.

Simply put, no. Although moving out while your home is on the market will undoubtedly make your life and the selling process a smoother experience, especially if you have children or pets. Many home sellers we work with do decide to temporarily relocate when their home is listed so they don’t have to worry about keeping it clean and show-worthy for buyers.

While the cost and process might seem daunting, staged homes in any type of market will sell faster and for more money. According to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors®, a staged home sells on average 88% faster, and for up to 17% more money when compared to homes that sold without professional staging.

At a minimum, decluttering & removing old, damaged furniture would top the list, followed by painting the interior & exterior, cleaning or even replacing flooring, & updating interior lighting, & landscaping. But determining how much you will need to do will be specific to your market & its current conditions. As part of our Lifestyles Listing Services, your NextHome Lifestyles agent will be able to assist you in implementing the right course of action.

A homeowner considering to sell may wish to take on repairs & cosmetic updates to enhance the appeal of their home. We’ll provide you a clear plan & timeline for any pre-listing preparations & marketing execution. Once your home is ready to be listed on the market, your Realtor should be providing you with their opinion on how long it may take to attract the right offer for your home. By completing a thorough market analysis, & ensuring your home is price positioned correctly, they should be able to forecast the time it may take to generate an acceptable offer.

Timing the sale of a home is more appropriately affected by a homeowner’s goals rather than trying to time the market for its peak buying season. The best time to sell is when you are ready. However, assuming a homeowner had the luxury of waiting for the optimal time to sell their home, they would need to monitor market activity (preferably with help of a knowledgeable Realtor) & position their home on the market when inventory, or competition to sell, was lower than demand to purchase.

If you’ve been thinking about selling but are not completely sure, then one of the best starting points is to define your goals by asking yourself these 5 questions: Why are you selling? What is your “target date” to get your home sold? What is your plan B if you are unable to sell your home? What is your “absolute must” date where you will move to plan B? What are you willing to invest into the process to help position your home to sell for the most money?

Consulting with a local Realtor would be the best way to figure out a home’s potential market value. This is because a Realtor will evaluate the sales goals of any prospective seller, combined with a full analysis of the following: Recent Sales Activity, Identify Influencing Factors, Marketing & Pricing Strategy.