Tips on Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

Team Diva is sharing our best tips on selling a luxury home in Seattle in 2024! Do you have a really nice home and it is finally time to sell your forever home for something a bit different? One of the biggest mistakes we see home sellers make who are in the the higher end of the market is not preparing the home for sale. And they often hire their tried and true listing broker who is resting on their laurels. But really has not improved their marketing prowess in the last decade.

Many buyers who are at this price point are getting money from their families. And those parents have expectations of what that money can buy. And the other section of this market are people who are buying up to their forever home. These buyers just put in a ton of effort to get their home on the market and they are going to have the same expectations of the sellers who they are buying a home from.

Below the team has some real advice about what you need to do when you sell your luxury home this year.

Start Here – How to Sell a Home in Seattle

<<coming soon video about buying a home in Seattle>>

Make sure to read the blog below about the nuances of how to win in this market. But before you go any further you need to educate yourself about the home selling process. The smartest Diva Dwellers are the ones who do a deep dive into each step it takes to sell a home in Seattle this year.

Start with our blog “How to Sell a Home in Seattle in 2024” (coming soon)
Download our Guide “How to Sell a Home in Seattle”
Read the very detailed blog “Guide to Selling a Home in Seattle”
And check out our guide “Staging Your Home Will Help You Make More Money”
Do In-depth Global & Local Real Estate Market Research for the Home
“Get Real” Conversation on Getting Your Home “Market Ready”
Get Personal About the Details & Unique Aspects of Your Luxury Seattle Home
Specific Marketing Strategy for the Home
Implement a Comprehensive Online Digital Marketing Strategy

Now let’s dive into the tips from the team on how to sell a luxury home in Seattle.

Tips From Team Diva on Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

The interest rates and the bank failures from a few of the larger tech banks has had a huge damper on the luxury market in Seattle. On one hand the stock market has been super low and this has impacted potential cash buyers. And the other issue is that the higher interest rates means that some buyers are just taking a pause.

Hence it is even more important that a savvy seller in this market doubles down on prepping their home for sale and hires a broker who knows how to bring a buyer to their home. Let’s dive into the tips the team has to make sure your home finds a buyer and just doesn’t sit on the market.

Kim Colaprete’s Advice for Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

“Price, price, price! If you are selling any home this year, pricing it right is the key. We have definitely seen a spike in inventory in the luxury market since 2022. So if you are going to throw your home into the mix, make sure it is free of issues, shows impeccably, is marketed extremely well, AND is priced to attract the most savvy buyers.” – Kim Colaprete

Roy Powell’s Advice for Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

“List with someone who will best highlight the luxury and uniqueness of your home through video, print marketing, social media, etc. Team Diva has the tools to make sure your luxury listing shines. We love unique custom homes. Let us tell the story. Do the work, make the repairs. It will pay dividends in the offers you receive. Luxury is only luxury if it’s maintained. A well-maintained home that is priced correctly for the market will find the right buyer.” – Roy Powell

Lindsy Russell-Mitchell’s Advice for Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

“Be ready to market and accentuate all of the unique feature items of the property. Be patient when selling a unique luxury home because it can take a specific buyer.” – Lindsy Russell-Mitchell

Donna Burns’s Advice for Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

“Make sure your neighbors know you’re selling! Oftentimes they can market your property better than anyone. Make sure your home is kept warm (or cool) while it’s listed. Potential buyers want to feel comfortable when they enter a home and the temperature is an important first impression. Photographs should be perfect! This is a buyer’s first look!” – Donna Burns

Hannah Wilson-Hillard’s Advice for Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

“Make it pretty! At the luxury price point there is an expectation from buyers that the home looks nice. Spending the money on things like painting and staging pays for itself every single time.” – Hannah Wilson-Hillard

Thank You For Learning Tips From Team Diva on Selling a Luxury Home in Seattle in 2024

If you have a luxury home and it’s finally time to sell, it’s going to take a unique, nuanced strategy. One of the most common mistakes we see luxury home sellers make is not properly preparing their home for sale. These sellers also often hire their tried and true listing broker who likely has not improved their marketing prowess in the past decade and is resting on their laurels. We frequently see that buyers with a luxury price point are receiving money from their families, and these parents have expectations about how much a luxury home should cost.

We have even more resources for Diva Dwellers who are selling their luxury home:

Start Here – How to Sell a Home in Seattle

<<coming soon video about buying a home in Seattle>>

Start with our blog “How to Sell a Home in Seattle in 2024” (coming soon)
Download our Guide “How to Sell a Home in Seattle”
Read the very detailed blog “Guide to Selling a Home in Seattle”
And check out our guide “Staging Your Home Will Help You Make More Money”
Do In-depth Global & Local Real Estate Market Research for the Home
“Get Real” Conversation on Getting Your Home “Market Ready”
Get Personal About the Details & Unique Aspects of Your Luxury Seattle Home
Specific Marketing Strategy for the Home
Implement a Comprehensive Online Digital Marketing Strategy

Be a Smart & Savvy Home Buyer & Seller in 2024

Check out our home buyer and seller guides for 2024:

We are here to help. Our team understands that this process can take a year or two. And we are more than willing to give you a personalized plan to get the ball rolling. Feel free to contact us directly at thediva@teamedivarealestate.com or call/text 206-271-0264.