Selling Guide
Selling your Sioux Falls home, without the guesswork.
Your home has real history in it, and selling it deserves more than a sign in the yard. This page covers pricing, prep, showings, and offers, and the honest answers behind each, so you can sell with confidence and move on to whatever’s next.
First impressions matter, but the right price matters more.
How selling with me works
Six steps from “thinking about it” to “sold.”
01
Pricing conversation
We look at your home, your updates, and what similar homes have actually sold for, then talk about a price you can feel good about, not one inflated to get you in the door.
02
Prep, without the checklist overload
I’ll tell you what actually matters to buyers in today’s market: the fixes with real return, the declutter that helps photos, and what’s honestly not worth your weekend.
03
Listing & photos
Bright, honest photos and a description that sounds like a real place, not a brochure. We price it, stage it, and put it in front of the right buyers.
04
Showings & open houses
I coordinate showings around your life, not the other way around, and I don’t disappear after the sign goes up. Open houses are the norm here, not an inconvenience.
05
Offers & negotiation
Every offer goes to you with my honest read on it: the strength of the buyer, the contingencies, the timeline. You decide. I negotiate the details.
06
Closing, then after
We hit every deadline, every document, every step of the closing. And when you’re ready to buy your next home, I’m already your person.
Seller questions
The questions every seller has.
You’ve probably not sold a home in years, maybe never. That’s completely normal, and it’s exactly the situation I’m best at untangling.
A note on pricing
A home priced honestly sells faster and usually nets more than one that starts too high and gets nibbled down over weeks of showings. I’d rather have that conversation with you on day one than watch you learn it the hard way.
How much is my home worth?
A true answer comes from a comparative market analysis: what similar homes nearby have sold for recently, what yours has that they don’t, and the current market’s appetite. I’ll put that together for you for free, no strings, and explain the numbers in plain language.
Is now a good time to sell?
The Sioux Falls area market has been competitive, with limited inventory and homes averaging around 47 days on market recently. But the real “good time” is when selling fits your life. We’ll talk about your goals first, then the market.
What should I fix before selling?
Start with what a home inspection will flag and what photos will show: fresh paint where it matters, clean and clear spaces, and anything that looks broken even if it works. I’ll walk your home and prioritize for you, because not every project pays for itself.
Should I sell before I buy another home?
That depends on your timeline, your finances, and how you handle uncertainty. Selling first gives you certainty and a clean slate; buying first avoids moving twice. There are middle paths too, like rent-backs and contingencies. That’s a real conversation, not a one-size answer.
How long does it take to sell a home?
It depends on the home, the price, and the neighborhood. In the current Sioux Falls market, well-priced homes have been selling in around six to seven weeks on average. I’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific home after we talk.
Do I need to do repairs before listing?
You need to be ready for what the inspection finds, and pricing should reflect condition. Some fixes add value, others just cost you time. My job is to give you an honest breakdown of what’s worth doing and what isn’t.
A story clients tell
“She drove a 2-hour trip, one way, just to bring signs.”
“Mary Kay drove hundreds of miles to host multiple open houses and even just to bring signs. A 2-hour trip one way for her! She absolutely went the extra mile for us in every way. Prompt answering of messages and calls, and always had advice, which she shared after researching solutions for our home sale. Communication was top notch and that was, truly, the most important thing to us during the months we worked with her.”
Client review, a home sale in the Sioux Falls area
Your home’s value, in plain numbers.
I’ll put together a comparative market analysis for your home, free and with no strings. You’ll leave with a clear price range and an honest read on what comes next.