​Time Your Listing Strategically

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• May–June remains prime selling season — homes sell ~36 days on market now, compared to ~52 a year ago.

• Mortgage rates are hovering around 6.9%, so timing your sale before any rate hikes can attract more motivated buyers.​

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Price Competitively from the Start

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• Overpricing causes listings to linger: ~24% of Oklahoma homes had to drop their price in Feb 2025.

• Use real, recent comps from the last 90 days, and consider a professional appraisal or comparative market analysis.

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Stage & Prep for Turnkey Appeal

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• Buyers now expect move-in-ready homes—DIY fixer-uppers are less in demand due to soaring renovation costs homesbybreannteam.com+15bhg.com+15tiffanylogsdon.com+15.

• Clean, decluttered, odor-free, and staged spaces photograph better and help buyers envision themselves living there nypost.com+3realsimple.com+3tiffanylogsdon.com+3.

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Boost Curb Appeal & Exterior Condition

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• Small exterior fixes (landscaping, paint touch-ups, clean gutters, updated lighting/hardware) can increase perceived value and curbside charm.

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Invest in Marketing & Presentation

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• Professional photography, virtual tours, and online listings on Zillow, Realtor.com, MLS, etc., dramatically increase interest and showings.

• Consider creative incentives (e.g., offer to cover a year’s HOA or include appliances) to incentivize offers and spark bidding interest thespruce.com.

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Choose the Right Selling Approach

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• Top-tier local agents, like Monica Harrington, with HomesbyBreann.com, can help with pricing, marketing, negotiation, and paperwork; nationwide data shows homes sold with agents fetch significantly more ($435k vs $380k FSBO) homelight.com.

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Need to Sell Fast? Know Your Options

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• Cash buyers offer offers within 1 day and can close in 10 days—but expect discounted bids.

• Balance speed versus maximizing price—use cash offers for quick exits but go traditional (agent-led with staging) to get top value.

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✅ Quick-Start Checklist for You

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1️⃣Time it right: Aim to list before mid‑summer, ideally May–June

2️⃣Prep & stage: Declutter, address odors, curb appeal, pre‑listing inspection

3️⃣Price smart: Use comps, avoid overpricing, consider appraisal

4️⃣Market heavily: High‑quality photos, virtual tours, MLS exposure

5️⃣Choose right approach: Agent-led vs FSBO vs cash sale

6️⃣Offer extras: Appliances, HOA coverage, or other buyer incentives

7️⃣Negotiate well: Lean on your agent for best terms possible

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This balanced strategy—list at the right time, price accurately, present professionally, and choose the best selling method—will help maximize your sale’s speed and returns in the current OKC market.