Luxury Home Seller Questions

by Debbie Goldberg 05/10/2020

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Sellers of luxury properties have more concerns about selling than sellers of properties that are not considered luxury homes. Because of the amount of money involved in the transaction, selling a luxury home has additional hurdles. Our real estate agents help you get over some of these hurdles.

My House is Unique — How Will You Price It?

When a home is so unique that there is nothing like it in the neighborhood, we, as real estate agents, have to do a little more work to recommend a selling price. We start out with comparables, just like with any other house. Then, the agent must know the value of other amenities in the home and on the property and adjust the price accordingly. Additionally, the agent must know and understand what is in the current inventory of available luxury homes. We then create a buyer profile that leads to a fair evaluation of your home.

How Long Will It Take to Sell My House?

This question is easier to answer when someone is selling a house that is not a luxury home. Because of the cost of a luxury home, buyers are limited, which means that it might take longer to sell a house. However, we have a list of luxury buyers looking for a specific property. In addition to listing your home the traditional way on the MLS, we also target our list of luxury buyers. Because a luxury home is in a category all its own, it doesn’t necessarily follow the market. Sometimes luxury homes sell quickly in a buyer’s market, and sometimes you need a seller’s market.

I Need an Exceptional Buyer for My Exceptional House: How Do You Find the Right Buyer?

Luxury properties need just the right buyer. Real estate agents that specialize in luxury homes have a list of contacts including previous buyers, firms, brokerages, professionals and current buyers looking for luxury homes. As soon as your house becomes available, we send the listing out to this list. We are always adding to our list of luxury buyers, so we continually send out the listing as our list of luxury buyers is updated.

Should I Wait Until the Market is a Seller’s Market to Sell My House?

Not necessarily. Luxury buyers do not always follow the market because the number of luxury homes is always lower than the number of non-luxury homes available. If you have a luxury ranch home on 20,000 acres, the market might be a buyer’s market because it’s flooded with inventory, but you might have one of a few large ranches available. If several people are looking for a ranch of this size, your home could sell quickly. Our luxury home listing agents look for the unique in your home and use it to market your home.

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About the Author

Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.