Whether you're selling your first home or your fifth, we've created a smarter, more strategic approach to marketing—and maximizing your sale—in today's competitive market.
With our exclusive Home Marketing System, your property gets priority exposure to serious buyers before your competition. Skip the tire-kickers, avoid months of uncertainty, and attract only buyers who are ready, qualified, and excited about your home.
We will also provide you with a Free Home Valuation which shows what buyers are willing to pay in today’s market. A Market Analysis will give you a solid foundation for the realistic pricing of your property.

Our 8 Proven Steps to Getting Your Home SOLD
Understand the Current Market – We help you evaluate and understand what is happening in YOUR market and to know if you are entering a Buyer’s Market, Seller’s Market, or a Balanced Market and what that means for you.
Assess the Value of Your Property – We complete a thorough Market Analysis, considering the value of recently sold properties and the properties currently for sale with which your home will be competing in order to arrive at the market value of your property in the current market.
Set the Right Price – It is important to price your property competitively so it is not rejected by buyers. We help you set the right price that will help you achieve the highest sale price for the property.
Prepare the Property for Sale – How a property shows is important to attracting buyers. We advise you about things that you can do so the property is most appealing to buyers.
Advertise and Market Your Home – This is an area in which we excel. We target our marketing and advertising efforts to the sources where National Association of REALTORS® research shows buyers find their homes.
Manage and Broker the Transaction – We are by your side every step of the way, guiding you through the process, skillfully handling negotiations of offers and of issues that may arise at home inspections. We are your fiduciary throughout the process.
Coordinate a Successful Closing – We oversee the inspections necessary for closing, any final readings (e.g., water/sewer), and any repairs you may agree to make, and help obtain any other documents needed.
Help You Get Settled in Your New Home – We will provide you with resources to help your move go as smoothly as possible.

The exact preparation checklist I give every seller. Maximize your home's value with these proven tips—from decluttering to repairs that pay off.
Exterior
Keep the grass freshly cut.
Remove all yard clutter.
Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
Paint the front door.
Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.
Clean windows inside and out.
Wash or paint the home’s exterior.
Tighten and clean all door handles.
Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.
Interior
Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture, and knickknacks (consider a temporary self-storage unit).
Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
Shampoo carpets or replace flooring.
Clean and organize cabinets and closets.
Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
Clean all light fixtures.
Install higher-wattage light bulbs.
For Showings
Turn on all the lights.
Open drapes in the daytime.
Keep pets secured outdoors.
Play quiet background music.
Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).
Infuse the home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.
Vacate the property while it is being shown.
How to Prepare to Sell a Home Filled with Decades of Belongings
Have you inherited your parents’ home and all their stuff but don’t know where to begin?
Call Christy Schmaedeke to discuss the process of clearing out estate houses and selling a home currently filled with belongings.
Christy can help guide you through the steps to:
Hire a removal service or someone to empty the contents of the house for a fixed price.
Work with an estate sale company or estate liquidator for a percentage.
Auction the items on eBay, Etsy, or Facebook yourself and donate the rest.
Sell the house with some of the items inside.
Use a combination of some of the above.
CASH SALE – AS IS
Selling an empty house is usually easier than selling one with junk, and it may bring in a higher price.
Proof of results in your neighborhood.

I provide a free, personalized home valuation based on recent sales, current market conditions, and your home's unique features. Request yours above!
My average is just 7 days on market. Of course, this varies by price point and season, but my marketing strategy is designed to attract buyers quickly.
Commission is negotiable and depends on services provided. We'll discuss this during our listing appointment. My goal is to net you the most money possible.
It depends! Some repairs have high ROI, others don't. I'll walk through your home and advise on what's worth fixing and what to skip.
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Let's discuss your goals and create a customized selling strategy for your home.
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