Preparing to Sell Your Home in 2025: What You Need to Know

Selling your home is a major financial decision that requires careful planning. If you're considering selling in 2025, understanding market trends, preparing your home, and working with the right professionals will ensure a smooth transaction.

1. Understand the Sheboygan Real Estate Market

The local market is always evolving, and staying informed is key. As we enter 2025, here are some important trends:

• Home Prices: Sheboygan County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster. In fact, home prices in Sheboygan County have increased by 10.7% year over year for the month of February and continues to rise.

• Buyer Demand: Demand remains strong and homes are selling faster compared to last year. However, buyers are being more selective. Homes in good condition and desirable locations attract the most attention.

2. Work with a Trusted Sheboygan Real Estate Consultant

Selling a home is a complex process and working with an experienced real estate consultant can make all the difference. From pricing and marketing to negotiations and closing, having a trusted professional by your side ensures a smoother transaction.

• Market Expertise: Because we live in and around Sheboygan, our team understands the market inside and out, offering insights to give you a competitive edge.

• Pricing Strategy: We analyze recent sales, current market conditions, and your home's features to determine the optimal listing price. We also have an appraiser on our team who helps us stay up to date on property values and the factors influencing them.

• Marketing Approach: When marketing your property, you need to go beyond the MLS. Having a multi-channel approach and spending the money and professional photography, digital marketing, and targeted promotions campaigns can help your home reach the right buyers.

3. Prepare Your Home for the Market

First impressions are everything. Preparing your home properly can significantly impact buyer interest and the offers that they submit.

• Curb Appeal: Now that spring is here, simple landscaping updates like clearing debris from the yard, pressure washing your home and side walk, adding fresh mulch, and planting flowers make a big difference.

• Repairs & Updates: In 2024, almost 1/3 of home buyers used and FHA loan to finance their loan. That means that, even if you want to sell your home ‘as-is’, it’s still important to fix leaky faucets, replace broken fixtures, refresh paint, and install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all levels of your home to meet FHA health and safety standards.

• Decluttering: Removing personal property and excess furniture creates a more open, inviting space. While touring the home, buyers can envision how they would live and arrange their personal items.

4. Price Your Home Right

Pricing your home correctly is critical. If priced too high, it may sit on the market too long; too low, and you risk leaving money on the table. Your real estate consultant will evaluate comparable home sales and market trends to set a competitive price that attracts buyers while maximizing your return.

5. Prepare for Showings and Open Houses

Once your home is listed, it should always be show-ready. Buyers may request last-minute viewings, so keeping your home clean and decluttered is essential.

• Be Flexible: Your home will draw the most interest and showing requests during the first few weeks on the market. Be sure to accommodate showings at different times to fit buyers with different work schedules and availability.

• Highlight Key Features: Showcase your home’s best attributes to leave a lasting impression.

6. Understand the Negotiation Process

Receiving an offer is exciting, but negotiating terms is just as important. Your realtor will guide you through reviewing offers, making counteroffers, and handling contingencies to ensure you get the best deal possible.

7. Know the Costs Involved in Selling

Selling a home involves various costs, and being prepared helps you plan ahead.

In addition to your agency fee, seller’s have various closing costs. These may include title insurance, escrow fees, and other transaction-related expenses. We work with an internal title can help provide an estimate of these costs upfront, helping you understand your potential net proceeds.

8. Timing Your Sale

While there are certain times of the year that are traditionally considered better for selling, the reality is that anytime can be a great time to sell your home. The key is understanding the market conditions and aligning your sale with your personal circumstances.

While spring and summer are traditionally busy times for real estate, a well-priced home can attract buyers year-round, so it's about timing your sale with your needs and working with an experienced real estate consultant to ensure success, no matter the season.

9. Be Ready for Closing

Once an offer is accepted, the closing process begins. This includes inspections, appraisals, and paperwork finalization. Your real estate consultant will guide you every step of the way to ensure a seamless closing experience. If you haven’t started packing yet, now would be the time!

Final Thoughts

Selling your home in 2025 requires preparation, market knowledge, and the right professional guidance. By partnering with The Kramer Group, you’ll have expert support to navigate the Sheboygan real estate market with confidence. If you’re ready to sell or have questions about the process, contact us today for a consultation.

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Written by: Cindy Lee
Real Estate Consultant