Top Tips for Selling Your Home

Selling your home isn’t just about sticking a sign in the yard and hoping for the best—especially in a competitive market like Denver’s Central Park neighborhood. After years of helping sellers prep, price, and position their homes for maximum return, I can confidently say: these tips work.

If you're thinking of selling your home (especially here in Central Park), these are the strategies that will get you top dollar—with as little stress as possible. Here are 9 smart (and slightly sassy) tips to help you sell for top dollar:

1. Ditch the cell phone photos.
Yes, iPhones take great vacation pics, but it has no business shooting a listing. Today’s buyers—especially out-of-staters—expect digital floorplans, room dimensions, 3D tours AND professional photos. I never list a home without them. Ever.

2. Staging isn't optional—it's essential.
Whether your home is occupied or vacant, staging helps buyerssee your home as their future home. That’s why I include staging with every listing. It's magical and it works, plain and simple.

3. Deep clean like your mother-in-law is visiting.
No, even cleaner. Every home needs a serious scrub-down—baseboards, vents, fans, appliances, windows, the works. I include professional deep cleaning and window washing in all listing packages because first impressions matter (and dirt is a deal-breaker).

4. Social media isn’t just for cat videos.
Getting your listing in front of 20,000+ eyes on Instagram and Facebook can mean 100+ extra MLS views. More visibility = more showings = more offers. That’s the math we like. Between Mariel's social media presence and the power of Sotheby's global network, your listing will get the attention it needs and deserves.

5. Keep the exterior looking as fresh as the interior.
No one wants to inherit a landscaping project. Trim the bushes, freshen up mulch, and give that front porch some love. You’re selling the whole vibe, not just the square footage.

6. Match your lightbulbs. Seriously.
Mixing cool white with warm yellow light in the same room? Crimes against showing.Aim for soft white (around 3500k) throughout to keep things consistent and cozy.

7. Know your numbers.
The market doesn’t lie. I track tons of listing metrics—MLS views, Zillow saves, showing feedback—and use that data to guide strategy. It’s not about guesswork or emotions, it’s about results.

8. Focus your fix-up budget on high-ROI updates.
Neutral paint. New carpet. Small tweaks can make a huge impact. I help sellers prioritize improvements that give the biggest bang for the buck—no expensive overhauls required.

9. Be flexible with showings.
I know—it’s tough to keep the house show-ready while juggling kids, pets, and life. But making your home easy to show is key. The more buyers who see it, the better your chances of getting top dollar.

Thinking of selling this spring? I’d love to help you prep, stage, market, and sell with as little stress (and as much profit) as possible. Let’s chat and get your home sold the smart way.