For Sellers
Selling a home isn't a transaction. It's a journey.
Pricing strategy, magazine-quality marketing, and fierce negotiation — from a REALTOR® who's closed $22M+ in the South Metro and treats every listing like it's her own.
Why List With Me
Local knowledge that doesn't come from a database.
I grew up in the Apple Valley–Lakeville area. When I price your home, I'm not pulling comps from a tool and emailing them over — I know which streets back up to the parks, which additions were built in which decade, and which features in your neighborhood drive an extra $20K and which ones don't.
That kind of read takes years to earn. It's the difference between a listing that sits and one that sells in two weeks at the right number.
Across 34 five-star reviews, the same words keep coming up: tenacious. communicative. compassionate. professional. One client said it best — even when I was working with several families at the time, "we always felt like her only client."
The Listing Process
From walk-through to SOLD sign.
Eight steps, every one of them with you in the loop. No marketing fluff — just what actually moves homes in this market.
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The Walk-Through
I come to your home, take my time, and tell you the truth. What buyers in this market actually want, what they'll forgive, and what will cost you weeks on market if we leave it. No high-pressure listing pitch — just an honest read.
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Pricing Strategy
I'll show you the comps line by line — what sold, what sat, what closed under list and why. Then we set a price designed to attract real offers in the first two weeks, not just attention. Overpriced homes lose more in cuts than they would have on day one.
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Prep & Staging
I'll give you a punch list, prioritized by ROI: what to paint, what to fix, what to skip. I bring trusted local handymen, cleaners, and stagers — and I'll tell you when something doesn't need to be done at all.
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Professional Marketing
Magazine-quality photography, drone footage where it adds value, floor plans, a written listing that reads like a story instead of a checklist, and full syndication across MLS, Edina Realty's national network, Zillow, Realtor.com, and targeted social.
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Going Live
We coordinate launch day for maximum visibility — typically Thursday so the listing peaks through the weekend. Showings are tightly scheduled, I qualify every buyer agent, and I give you real-time feedback after every visit.
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Reviewing Offers
Price is one number on a multi-page offer. I read all of them with you — financing strength, contingencies, closing date, earnest money, inspection terms — and recommend the one that actually closes, not just the highest top-line.
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Inspection, Appraisal & Negotiation
The deal is renegotiated after inspection 80% of the time. This is where my clients use the word 'tenacious' most. I protect your bottom line through repair requests, appraisal gaps, and any last-minute buyer cold feet.
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Closing & Beyond
I coordinate with title, the lender, the buyer's agent, and the movers if you need it. You sign, you hand off the keys, and I'm still your REALTOR® afterward — every client gets answered, every year, forever.
Seller FAQ
What sellers want to know right now.
Is now a good time to sell in Lakeville and the South Metro?+
Yes — sales volume is up significantly year over year and demand for our area remains strong. The difference now is that pricing accurately on day one matters more than ever. Homes priced right sell in two to three weeks; overpriced homes sit for 60+ days and sell for less after price cuts.
What's my home actually worth?+
I'll tell you for free, and I won't inflate the number to win your listing. A real comparative market analysis looks at what's sold in the last 90 days, what's pending, and what's sitting — adjusted for your home's condition, lot, and updates. Zillow estimates miss our market by 5–15% routinely.
Do I need to renovate before listing?+
Usually no. Most sellers over-improve before listing and don't recoup the cost. I'll walk through with you and tell you exactly which $500 fixes return $5,000 and which $30,000 renovations buyers won't pay you back for.
How long will it take to sell?+
Median time on market in Lakeville is about 44 days right now, but well-priced homes in strong school zones still go pending in two to three weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline at our first meeting based on your specific home, price point, and season.
What does it cost to sell with me?+
Commissions are fully negotiable and spelled out in writing before you sign anything. After the recent NAR settlement, buyer-agent compensation is also negotiated separately — I walk every seller through exactly what they're paying, what they're getting, and what's optional. No surprises, no fine print.
Should I sell first or buy first?+
It depends on your equity position, your timeline, and your risk tolerance. For most move-up sellers in our market, I recommend selling first with a strategic rent-back or contingent offer — but I've structured deals both ways. We'll map your specific situation.
What if my home doesn't sell?+
It will — but if showing activity is weak in the first 10 days, we sit down, look at the data, and adjust. I'd rather have a hard pricing conversation in week 2 than watch your listing go stale for 90 days. Stale listings sell for less, always.
Curious what your home is actually worth?
I'll put together a real comparative market analysis for your home — free, no obligation, and accurate. Zillow won't.