Pricing accuracy is the single biggest factor within a seller's control. A home priced to what comparable sales actually support tends to attract offers in its early showings, while one priced above the data tends to sit until a reduction brings it back in line.
Condition and presentation come next. A move-in-ready home with clean, professional photos competes better in the online search most buyers start with than one shown with clutter or dated listing photos, regardless of the neighbourhood.
The number that matters is how your specific home compares to what just sold nearby, not a citywide average that includes very different properties.
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