FAQs

How much is my home worth?

Setting the right asking price is one of the most important factors when selling your home. With over 20 years of experience selling homes in the greater Milwaukee area, electing an agent with a deep understanding of the market is vital. My first step is providing a free, no-obligation Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your home which proves the information I need to provide you with an exact price.

Who will I be working with while I sell me home?

When we work together, we work together. You won’t get handed off to a less experienced staff member and you'll never be unsure of who to call. All of my clients have my cell and I'm available for them 24/7/365. There are many steps in the process of real estate and all of them are equally important in making sure you get the service and attention you deserve.

How should I prepare my home before selling it?

There are many important steps to enhance your home’s curb appeal and get top dollar for your home. Home staging consultation and implementation are a part of my services, but you can also view my free comprehensive checklist to begin to prepare.

Should I price my home high so I have room for negotiation?

Although this is a commonly asked question, the exact answer truly depends on your home and circumstance. I work with my clients to set their home's market value and typically suggest a price that will give us some flexibility in negotiating while not pricing the home out of the market.

Do I need to have open houses?

In my 20+ years of real estate experience, open houses for clients have lead to less than 2% of my total homes sold. They often leave sellers vulnerable to theft or damage but more importantly lead to less than ideal customer service. When we work together, I recommend interested buyers receive private tours personally handled by me so they receive the information and attention they and your home deserve.

What exactly will you do to sell my home?

When you list with Shorewest Realtors, your home is exposed to more buyers than any other real estate company. This exposure includes website listings, social media and Google advertising and outreach to my agent network of over 950 agents in the greater Milwaukee area. When you list with me, an exact plan will be outlined to best fit your needs.

What's the best way to get top dollar for my house?

Although there are a variety of simple home improvement you can do to help improve your home's curb appeal, every home is different. Should there be more complex issues or fixes to navigate, it's important to have an agent that understands where clients see a return on their investment. With over 20 years of experience, It's my job to guide clients so they get top dollar on their home and invest in any repairs wisely.

Do you know contractors that can help me with my needed home repair?

Should my clients need to make any repairs that need professional help, I have a long list of trusted vendors that provide excellent service at a fair price. Please reach out if you need to discuss your home repair needs.

How do you figure out the value of my home? 

Most real estate agents have the same tools for estimating a home's value, but not the same experience. With $400 million in homes sold over my career in the greater Milwaukee area, I believe my knowledge of this market is a huge value to my clients and ensures they get the most accurately priced home.

What's the difference between the assessed value and market value?

Market value is the estimated amount buyers would be willing to pay for your home. The assessed value is merely an assessment made by the municipality for taxation purposes and may or may not have any bearing on your home's actual value. Although these two numbers can often be close to each other, factors like how desirable the neighborhood is, supply and demand at the time of listing, and general curb appeal can greatly impact a home's market value.

What needs to be done on my final walkthrough?

When doing a final walkthrough make sure all personal items and debris have been removed as well as ensure that the home is in the same condition as when the offer to purchase was written.