Home Seller Resources

Resources and information for anyone selling their home.

Home Seller Resources Rakes, Mats, and Mums: Real Fall Showing Questions, Answered When it comes to preparing your home for a showing, the basics usually cover cleaning, decluttering, and a quick refresh. But what about seasonal quirks? Fall in the Midwest brings its own unique set of home prep questions. From fallen leaves to muddy boots, here are some of the oddly specific (but surprisingly common) things […]
Guides 12 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make — and even small missteps can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. That’s why our team at Coldwell Banker Heritage has created a free guide: “12 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home.” In this downloadable resource, you’ll discover the […]
Home Seller Resources Do Fall Colors Help Your Curb Appeal? Here’s How to Make the Most of the Season As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, fall offers more than just cozy vibes and pumpkin-flavored everything—it can also be a surprisingly great time to boost your home’s curb appeal. Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to make your exterior pop, autumn has some built-in advantages when it comes to […]
Home Seller Resources The Hidden Risks of FSBO: Why Selling Without a Realtor Can Cost You Updated: September 16, 2025 Selling your home on your own—known as FSBO (For Sale By Owner)—can feel empowering. You’ve likely invested time, money, and heart into improving your property, and you want to see that reflected in your sale price. It’s natural to feel that no one knows your home better than you do, or […]
Home Buyer Resources Luxury Real Estate Trends in 2025: What’s Driving the Market Now The luxury real estate market in 2025 is proving to be both resilient and evolving despite concerns—marked by high-end buyers with shifting priorities, more discerning expectations, and, in many cases, a willingness to pay cash. From elevated borrowing costs to the return of personalized interior design, the trends shaping luxury real estate this year reflect […]
Home Seller Resources Your Guide to Selling a Home: What to Expect from Start to Sold Updated: September 16, 2025 Thinking about selling your home? Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, the process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. That’s why we’ve broken it down into manageable steps—with tips from local experts to help you move forward with confidence.   Here’s a step-by-step look at the home selling […]
Home Seller Resources Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home Updated: July 18, 2025 Using a real estate agent to sell your home provides key benefits: expert pricing, broad market exposure, skilled negotiation, seamless transaction management, and valuable time savings. Here’s how a Realtor helps you succeed: Market Expertise & Accurate Pricing Real estate agents know your local market, analyze recent sales, and help you […]
Home Buyer Resources 5,000+ Local Families Rated Our Agents 5 Stars! At Coldwell Banker Heritage, we take pride in delivering exceptional service to every client we serve. But don’t just take our word for it—over 5,000 families in the Miami Valley have given our agents a 5-star rating!   Why Homebuyers and Sellers Trust Us Expert Guidance for Every Step of the Journey Having a knowledgeable […]
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Home Seller Resources The Benefits of Working with a Luxury Real Estate Agent: Why You Need a Professional to Sell Your High-End Home When it comes to selling your luxury home, you deserve the very best. At Coldwell Banker Heritage, we are proud to offer a team of experienced luxury agents who specialize in selling high-end properties in the Dayton area.   Why Choose Our Luxury Agents?   Unmatched Expertise Our luxury agents have a deep understanding of […]
Home Buyer Resources 10 Signs it’s Time to Downsize It can be challenging to know when it is time to downsize your home. Downsizing can be an emotional decision. You’ve spent years building a family in that home, and then sending young adults to build their own lives. It’s a home filled with memories. And knowing the right time to sell and downsize is […]
Home Buyer Resources Coldwell Banker Heritage: Leading the Way in Luxury Home Sales If you’re in the market for a luxury home, you want to work with a brokerage that knows how to market and sell high-end properties. At Coldwell Banker Heritage, we have the experience and expertise you need to make your luxury home sale a success. We’re proud to say that we sell more luxury homes […]
Home Buyer Resources Why Market Share Matters: Choosing the Right Real Estate Brokerage for Success Real estate is a competitive industry, and choosing the right brokerage to work with can make a significant difference in your success as an agent. One essential factor to consider when selecting a brokerage is their market share.   Market share refers to the percentage of sales or listings in a particular area that a […]
Home Seller Resources Renovate Your Home for Profitable Sales When planning to sell your home, it’s natural to think about making renovations to increase its market value. However, not all renovations are created equal. Some may significantly enhance your home’s resale value, while others might not be worth the investment. Coldwell Banker Heritage is here to guide you through the renovations that can truly […]
Home Seller Resources Tips For De-Stressing The Selling Process Making the decision to sell your home is exciting! New adventures, new memories and new beginnings await! The good news for sellers is that demand for new inventory is incredibly high right now, resulting in less days on the market and offers that typically exceed the listing price. However, the process of selling your home […]
CB Cares How Much Can I Save In Taxes? Calculate Your After-Tax Interest Rate With Coldwell Banker’s Home Financial Calculators, you can find the answers to many of your real estate related mortgage and finance questions. Check out this Tax Savings Calculator below! HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE IN TAXES? The after-tax interest rate is the interest rate on a loan after you deduct […]
Home Buyer Resources Safety tips for selling your luxury home Selling a luxury home is no simple task, I’m sure you know that. Luxury is a very different market than normal home sales, I mean, if it wasn’t there wouldn’t be a special certification for it. Given the nature of luxury properties, you may also get people with no intention of buying who come to […]
Home Seller Resources 4 Reasons Why You Might Want to List Now Historically Low Interest Rates In 2019, we saw national mortgage rates lower to new historical lows at 3.6%, and last month, we saw interest rates dip even lower to its lowest recorded level since Freddie Mac began tracking mortgage rates in 1971 (Washington Post, 2020). While interest rates will vary for person to person and for different […]
Home Buyer Resources Want to Skip the Hassle and Hire Movers? Find Out What They Won’t or Shouldn’t Move For You A Guide to What to Pack Yourself Packing everything and worrying about all the paperwork is stressful enough.  Then you have to move and unpack everything again when you finally move.  Some people prefer to just pay movers to do it for them and make the process a lot easier on themselves.  If you are one of those […]
Home Buyer Resources Need a REALTOR®? Here are 5 Factors You Should Consider when Selecting a Real Estate Agent! Purchasing a home is a big life decision. Probably one of the largest monetary decisions that most people will make in their entire lifetime. That’s why it’s important that you take the time when choosing Realtor! So what factors should you consider when selecting a realtor? Knowledge Unsurprisingly, a good realtor is a knowledgeable realtor! […]
Home Seller Resources 6 Not So Obvious Tasks to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market A Survival Guide from the Experts Putting your home on the market is a big deal, right? Here are a few not so obvious tasks to check off your list as you make plans to sell your home. 1. De-Clutter. Ok. This may be obvious to a lot of people, but taking the time to go […]