EnRich Your Life
A financial podcast hosted by advisor Richard Leimgruber, CRPC®, sharing practical advice and making financial wisdom accessible for all. Tune in for insights and tools that empower you to enrich your life and navigate your financial journey with confidence.
EnRich Your Life
Episode 5 - From ‘For Sale’ to ‘Sold’: Navigating the Home Selling Process
Looking to sell your home? This episode features insights from a top-performing realtor with over 23 years of experience, Maureen Connolly with Coldwell Banker. Discover strategies for maximizing your home's value, from smart pricing to effective staging. Learn why choosing the right agent matters and how to navigate today's competitive market with confidence.
Key Insights
- Why professional pricing strategy often leads to optimal sale prices
- The "Coming Soon" listing technique that creates buyer competition
- Best times to list your home to stand out from other inventory
- How to prepare your home for showings without major renovations
- What makes cash offers attractive (and when they aren't the best choice)
- Common seller mistakes to avoid during the selling process
Chapter Markers:
01:37 Meet the Expert Realtor: Maureen Connolly
04:53 The Importance of Pricing and Hiring a Realtor
06:32 Preparing Your Home for Sale
12:18 Evaluating Offers and Cash Buyers
15:15 Common Mistakes Sellers Make
18:04 Handling Offers and Inspections
21:46 Closing Process and Final Walkthrough
25:16 Final Advice and Contact Information
29:07 Podcast Conclusion and Future Topics
Want to know more about our Guest?
Maureen Connolly, CBR,SRES, Certified Real Estate Negotiator
- Associate Real Estate Broker - Coldwell Banker
- International Diamond Society
- 2023 Top Listing Agent-Coldwell Banker Lower Hudson Valley Office-#1 for Listings Sold
- Top 1% of Realtors in Westchester/Putnam Counties
- Multi-Million Dollar Producer 2003-2023
- Voted FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent by Westchester Magazine 10 Consecutive Years
- License: 30CO0948982 NY
- maureen.connolly@cbmoves.com
- Website: Maureen-Connolly.com
- Cell: 914-419-6251
Filmed and recorded at Studio on the Avenue/LMC Media
Mamaroneck, NY
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Produced and Edited by Vekterly
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