Selling in Rhode Island
Selling your home can seem like a daunting experience but it really doesn’t have to be. The goal is for the sale go smoothly, successfully, and earn the most money possible from your property. Choosing a real estate professional is probably the single most important aspect of the journey to have a successful outcome.
The first step is connecting with a real estate professional, the learning the market value of your home by your real estate professional (not Zillow, they can’t go into your home).
Here’s how I help my homeowner clients sell their home for the most possible money
Pricing. We determine the market value of the property by doing a thorough comparative market analysis. This is done by viewing the property, learning every possible aspect of the property and land. We compare similar property statistics by extensively reviewing day on market and micro-market trends so we can find that sweet spot that will access the most amount of possible buyers, bringing in the most potential offers, and ultimately getting the most possible money for the home.
Visibility. My marketing strategy is developed to cover every avenue where a buyer may be. This starts with professional photos and video content. Aside, from going “active” within the MLS which feeds to all the websites such as Zillow, Realtor.com, etc., it is crucial to get the property highlighted through different sources such as email marketing, direct mail marketing, and social media video exposure. I am a big believer of keeping up with the times and right now, video marketing is crucial! I have had buyers and seller’s reach out solely because of social media. A lot of agents are not utilizing this tool that leads to so much reach.
Showing. Getting the property in “showing” condition before it’s active for sale involves decluttering, minimal to moderate staging has proven to make the property more attractive to buyers leading to more money at the sale price. I encourage my home-seller clients to have an open house the weekend of when the property goes live on the MLS. This is when the excitement is new and brings in the most buyers at once to encourage offers and competition.
Offer. I am very persistent in representing my clients best interest and negotiating the Purchase and Sales Agreement for the best possible terms so my home-seller. If we are in a multiple offer situation, I believe it’s crucial to be in constant communication with each buyer representative to negotiate terms so my client can receive the best possible term outcome for them and their situation.
Contingencies and deadlines. I will be the first one to tell you that it’s not always a smooth ride after the point of accepting an offer to the closing table. There are numerous things that could happen. My job is to keep the sale alive by meeting contingencies and deadlines as a result of inspections, appraisals, closing documents, and much more. This takes a pro-active, detailed oriented approach so nothing comes as a road block before closing day.
Closing. The ultimate goal is to get to the closing table with a successful and smooth sale earning my clients the most money for their home. I am committed to fully representing my home-sellers with the guidance, knowledge, and care they deserve during this big life change.
Why my clients choose me
I can tell you, they don’t choose me to just open the door and schedule showings. They choose me because of my experience, my knowledge of the local market trends, my marketing plan, my negotiation skills, my personal approach, and my unwavering dedication to my client’s best interest.
If you’re considering selling your home and want to partner with me, let’s connect. I look forward to meeting you!
Rhode Island Home Stats (October 2025)
The Rhode Island housing market saw about 45.2% of homes selling above list price. This suggests that while many homes are still selling for more than their listed price, the market is less aggressive than before, with a notable percentage selling below list price as well.
- Median sale price: $505,000
- Average days on market: 32
- Low inventory is keeping home prices elevated
Most recent Rhode Island Market Report
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