Top 5 Questions Sellers Ask (Answered!)
If you’re thinking about selling your home, I’m sure you have a lot of questions. Here are the top questions sellers ask me — with answers specific to our local New Hampshire real estate market.
1. How Much Is My Home Worth?
Duh, right? The very first question every seller asks is usually - how much can I sell my home for?
Your home’s value depends on location, condition, and recent sales nearby. The market is going to look a little different if you’re in the Souhegan Valley, Windham, NH area, Lakes Region, Western New Hampshire etc. And the market also differs slightly neighborhood to neighborhood, even in the same Town.
That’s why a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from a local REALTOR® is essential. I provide sellers with a data-driven estimate based on recent sales, active listings, and market trends.
💡 Pro tip: Online home value calculators can give you a starting point, but they rarely account for things like Amherst’s historic homes, Mont Vernon’s rural acreage, or the highly desirable neighborhoods along the MA order in Rockingham County. CLICK HERE to get a custom Home Value Report for your property.
2. How Long Will It Take to Sell?
The answer depends on your local market and your property. For example, Amherst’s family-friendly neighborhoods may attract faster offers, while private country properties may take a little longer to find the right buyer.
On average, homes that are priced competitively and marketed professionally are under contract within a week in southern New Hampshire and the escrow timeline is on average, 30-45 days from an accepted offer to close.
3. What Should I Do to Get My Home Ready?
The good news is, right now we are in a Seller’s market. You don’t need to do any full renovations. I advise Sellers to focus on 4 key things:
Fresh, neutral paint
Decluttering and depersonalizing
Boosting curb appeal (mulch, flowers, trimmed shrubs)
Hiring a professional cleaner before the first weekend of showings
If you want to take it further, upgrades like new light fixtures or a refreshed bathroom vanity often impress Buyers without requiring a huge budget.
4. How Much Will It Cost Me to Sell?
Beyond the sale price, sellers want to know what they’ll actually walk away with. Common costs include:
REALTOR® fees (no standard, Agents have their own pricing)
Closing costs and NH transfer taxes
Repairs, staging, or cleaning
Potential buyer concessions (rarer in the current NH market)
If you want to see EXACTLY what the last Buyers and Sellers took home and paid at closing in my last transaction for a property sold for $505,000, CLICK HERE and I’ll send it over.
5. How Will You Market My Home?
Today’s buyers start their search online, so marketing is everything. To stand out your home needs more than just a yard sign. My strategy includes:
Professional photography, video, and 3D Tours
Social media marketing (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
Email campaigns to buyer lists and REALTOR networks
MLS exposure in both NH / MA + syndication to major real estate sites
Open houses, local networking and possible PR exposure
I don’t just market homes, I BRAND them — showcasing the lifestyle buyers dream of in Amherst’s villages, Mont Vernon’s countryside, Windham’s high-end neighborhoods or anywhere in Rockingham, Hillsborough, Merrimack and Belknap Counties.
If you’re planning to sell a home in the somewhat near future, these five questions probably sound familiar. The good news? With the right REALTOR®, the answers are quite simple, and the process is much less overwhelming (wink, wink).
