01Build a pricing discussion around comparable properties
Start with relevant sales, competing properties, condition, and location. A nearby sale is not automatically a good comparison: acreage, waterfront, utility systems, improvements, and building condition can change the picture. Ask Lori to explain the evidence behind a suggested range and how the plan can be revisited as buyer feedback comes in.
02Choose preparation that fits your goals
Before beginning a remodel, discuss what buyers will notice and what your timing allows. Gather maintenance records, make the property accessible for a visit, and list known repair needs. Separate cleaning and presentation from larger projects so you can decide where time and money would be useful.
- Collect improvement dates and available receipts or warranties.
- List items you plan to include or exclude from the sale.
- For land or lake property, gather surveys, access records, and parcel information.
03Agree on a marketing and showing plan
Ask how the listing will be photographed, described, and distributed, and which services are included in your agreement. Identify the features that need to be explained accurately: seasonal systems, outbuildings, waterfront rights, or multiple parcels. Set a workable showing schedule and a way to review questions and feedback with Lori.
04Compare the whole offer
A higher offer price does not answer every question. Review the proposed closing date, financing, contingencies, included items, and requested concessions together. Ask for an estimated picture of proceeds that accounts for the costs relevant to your sale. Actual proceeds depend on the final agreement and closing figures.
05Selling and buying at the same time
Make the connection between the two moves part of the first conversation. Explain whether you need sale proceeds for the purchase, whether you have somewhere to stay between closings, and which dates are flexible. Lori can help discuss a sequence; your lender can explain financing options. Neither transaction’s timing should be assumed until the relevant agreements are in place.