Your Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Home in Central Ohio
Selling a home is both an art and a science. With more than 2,498 successful closings (including 1,388 right here in Westerville) and over $786 million in career sales volume, The Greenwell Group has refined a proven, data-driven process that consistently delivers faster sales and higher net proceeds for our clients.
This in-depth guide walks you through every phase of our signature five-step system—from strategic pricing and professional preparation to aggressive marketing, skilled negotiation, and a flawless closing experience.
Step 1: Price With Precision and Purpose
We dive deep into hyper-local comparable sales, current inventory levels, absorption rates, pending competition, and buyer velocity to create a pricing strategy that generates immediate interest while maximizing your bottom line.
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Step 2: Prepare to Outshine Every Competing Listing
Small, strategic updates often yield the largest returns. We deliver a customized, room-by-room preparation plan that focuses exclusively on the improvements proven to accelerate sales and elevate offers.
- Personalized decluttering and depersonalization timeline
- Expert recommendations for paint, lighting, hardware, and curb appeal
- Complimentary accredited staging consultation (virtual or in-person)
- Access to our vetted local contractors who work quickly and fairly
- HDR professional photography, cinematic video tours, and interactive 3D walkthroughs
Step 3: Market Aggressively to the Right Buyers
Luke Greenwell’s proprietary marketing system combines cutting-edge digital targeting with traditional high-visibility tactics to place your home in front of motivated, pre-qualified buyers across every platform.
- Maximum-exposure MLS syndication to hundreds of real estate websites
- Precision Google, Facebook, and Instagram advertising with advanced retargeting
- Direct outreach to our large buyer database and Central Ohio agent network
- Dedicated property website, premium brochures, and neighborhood landing pages
- Weekly performance reports complete with showing feedback and strategy adjustments
Step 4: Negotiate Like a Pro, Protect Your Equity
When offers arrive—frequently multiple and above asking—we present every detail clearly, outline all implications, and negotiate aggressively on price, terms, contingencies, and timelines so you keep more of what you’ve earned.
Step 5: Close Smoothly and Celebrate
Our dedicated transaction team handles every detail—appraisals, inspections, lender coordination, title work, and final walkthrough—delivering clear communication and an on-time, stress-free closing experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Central Ohio
- How long does it typically take to prepare a home for sale?
- Most properties are market-ready in 2–6 weeks. We focus first on the highest-ROI tasks so you’re not wasting time or money.
- Which updates give the strongest return on investment?
- Fresh neutral paint, updated lighting and hardware, minor landscaping, and deep cleaning consistently outperform expensive renovations.
- How do you arrive at the right listing price?
- We combine hyper-local sold comparables, active and pending competition, absorption rates, and real-time buyer feedback to set—or adjust—price for maximum impact.
- Is professional staging really necessary?
- Even light staging helps buyers visualize the space and dramatically improves photos and showings. We include a staging plan at no extra charge.
- What should I budget for when selling?
- Typical costs include commissions, title/escrow fees, transfer taxes, and any negotiated repairs or concessions. We provide a detailed net proceeds estimate at our first meeting.
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