The selling plan
Price it right from day one.
Overpriced homes sit, and homes that sit can sell for less. Ryan starts with a comparative market analysis built on nearby closed sales, then checks it against today’s competition and what buyers in your price range are actually paying.
Prepare and present.
- A walk-through with a short list of fixes that can pay for themselves
- Staging advice, room by room
- Professional photography and a floor plan
- Listing copy and OneKey® MLS exposure, syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com and other sites
Negotiate on more than price.
The highest offer isn’t always the strongest one. Compare financing, appraisal risk, contingencies and timing, then keep the attorneys, buyer’s lender and appraiser moving.
Ryan can help coordinate your sale and next purchase so you only move once, including contingency offers and bridge-financing options through your lender.
Seller questions.
How do you price a home on Long Island?+
From recent closed sales of similar homes on nearby streets and in the same school district, adjusted for size, lot, condition and updates, and checked against what is competing on the market now.
What does it cost to sell a house in New York?+
Typical seller costs include the real estate commission, your attorney’s fee, New York State transfer tax of $2 per $500 of sale price (0.4%), mortgage payoff and any credits negotiated after inspection. Ryan can provide a net sheet before you list.
How long does it take to sell a home in Melville?+
Well-priced, well-presented homes often go into contract within the first few weeks. From accepted offer to closing usually takes about 60 to 90 days on Long Island, depending on financing and attorney review.