Cody Nowicki Realtor

Pricing Your Home: Why It Matters More Than Anything

Let’s be real: pricing your home right from the start isn’t just important, it’s everything!

Too many sellers want to “test the market” or price high to “leave room to negotiate.” That sounds good in theory, but here’s what really happens. You miss the most motivated buyers during the first two weeks (when your listing gets the most attention), your showings slow down, and eventually… you’re chasing the market with price drops and losing leverage.

I Don’t Sugarcoat the Truth. Here’s What You Need to Know:

Buyers determine value. Not your neighbor. Not Zillow. Not even your agent. The only opinion that matters is the one with a signed purchase agreement and verified funds.

Overpricing hurts you. If your home is listed 10–20% above market value, the right buyers won’t even see it. It becomes invisible in their search.

Your first offer is often your best offer. That’s why we focus on pricing it right, not pricing it high.

If you’re chasing the market, you’re losing money. Every price drop chips away at your home’s perceived value. Buyers start asking, “What’s wrong with it?”

Sometimes, a pre-appraisal is needed. If the market data is limited or inconsistent, getting a professional appraisal upfront can bring clarity and confidence to your price point—and help avoid drama later.

My Approach

I don’t just guess at your home’s value. I use hyperlocal data, recent comps, buyer behavior trends, and condition assessments to guide you to a price that gets attention and offers, not just clicks.

If you want to sell, we do it the right way. Honest pricing backed by real numbers, strategic marketing, and negotiation that protects your equity. That’s how you win in this market.

Price it right, and you win. Price it wrong, and you’re sitting stale while your competition gets sold.

Let’s skip the games and get your home sold the right way.

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