If you price your home just 5% too high, you could walk away with less. Too low? You could miss out on $20K or more. In this video, I’m breaking down how to set the right list price using real market data, buyer psychology, and strategic pricing—so your home sells faster and for more money.Whether you’re prepping to sell or just want to avoid costly pricing mistakes, this episode is packed with value. I’ll show you what Zillow gets wrong, why the first 2 weeks matter most, and how I tailor pricing strategies to Metro Detroit neighborhoods like Grosse Pointe, Birmingham, and Trenton.🎯 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF (it’s free!) → https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Why Pricing Is Everything00:23 – Meet Leslie Martin + Free Seller Guide00:54 – What Happens When You Overprice (or Underprice)01:18 – The Pricing Strategy I Use with My Clients01:40 – Going Beyond the CMA: What Really Impacts Value02:10 – Why You Shouldn’t Trust Zillow’s Estimate02:30 – The Psychology Behind Pricing (Like $399K vs $400K)03:05 – Should You Price Low to Start a Bidding War?03:28 – How to Get a Personalized Pricing Plan03:51 – What’s Coming Next: Staging Your Home to Sell04:11 – Follow + Subscribe for More Tips📥 Want your pricing strategy done for you?I’d love to help. Contact me directly for a custom CMA and game plan tailored to your timeline and your goals.🧠 Related Topics Covered in This Episode:How to price your home to sellMetro Detroit home pricing strategyWhat is a CMA in real estate?Why Zillow is inaccurate for pricingReal estate pricing psychologyBest list price to spark buyer interestHome selling tips 2025💬 Found this helpful? Give it a 👍, comment below with your pricing questions, and don’t forget to subscribe for more home-selling strategies tailored to Metro Detroit.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#MetroDetroitRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #HowToPriceYourHome

📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Thinking about selling your home? Finding the right listing agent can make or break your success. It’s not about who has the most signs or longest resume—it’s about who listens, strategizes, and sells your home like it matters.In this episode, I’m walking you through how to confidently choose the best agent for you—including the questions you MUST ask before signing that listing agreement. This is part of my Metro Detroit Home Seller Series, made just for you!📍Serving Metro Detroit including Grosse Pointe, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and surrounding areas.💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments—I’m here to help.🔔 Subscribe for more home selling tips every week!📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#metrodetroitrealestate #sellyourhomesmart #ListingAgentTips

In this episode of my Metro Detroit Home Seller’s Series, we’ll walk through Sections 3 and 4 of The Ultimate "Let’s Sell This House" Worksheet — Research, Pricing, and Mindset — and I’ll share 10 smart ways to research home prices the RIGHT way.If you want to price your home with confidence and avoid costly mistakes, this video is for you!📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Welcome to Episode 4 of my Metro Detroit Home Seller’s Series!In today’s video, we’ll complete Sections 3 and 4 of The Ultimate "Let’s Sell This House" Worksheet — Research & Pricing, and Mindset. I’ll also take you through 10 key ways smart sellers research home prices, based on the "What You Need to Know About Researching Home Prices" section of your Home Seller’s Guide.If you’re getting ready to sell your home — and want to avoid pricing mistakes that can cost you thousands — this video is packed with valuable tips to help you price with confidence and clarity.👉 Be sure to subscribe — next week’s episode will cover How to Find the Right Person to Sell Your House — a must-watch if you’re preparing to list your home.Thanks for watching — I look forward to helping you make your next move!📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartin📖 CHAPTERS 📖00:00 - Introduction: How to Price Your Home & Mindset00:18 - Download Your Free Home Seller's Guide00:44 - Welcome Back: Recap of Previous Episode01:07 - Sections 3 & 4 of the Worksheet Overview01:26 - Section 3: Research & Pricing02:23 - Section 4: Your Outlook03:23 - What You Need to Know About Researching Home Prices03:43 - 10 Smart Ways to Research Home Prices03:43 - #1 Look at Recent Home Sales04:01 - #2 Study Similar Homes04:15 - #3 Pay Attention to Days on Market04:30 - #4 Watch Sale Price vs List Price04:45 - #5 Be Cautious About Online Estimates05:04 - #6 Understand Market Conditions05:21 - #7 Consider Neighborhood Reputation05:35 - #8 Understand that Condition & Upgrades Affect Value05:51 - #9 Know that Overpricing is Dangerous06:12 - #10 Focus on What You Can Control06:27 - Recap: Using the Worksheet & Researching Prices06:37 - Preview: How to Choose the Right Person to Sell Your Home06:56 - Download Your Free Seller’s Guide + Connect with LeslieHashtags:#MetroDetroitRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #LeslieMartinRealEstate

📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Before you call a contractor or stage a room, there’s one powerful question every Metro Detroit home seller needs to answer first: “Why am I moving?”In this episode, I walk you through the first page of my Home Seller’s Worksheet, where we unpack your motivations, your must-haves, and your support system. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or cashing out on an investment, getting clear on your “why” will make every other step—pricing, staging, negotiating—smarter and less stressful.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartin👉 If you're thinking about selling, or just starting to explore the process, this series is for you. Subscribe to follow every episode, and let’s make your next move your best one yet.Hashtags:#MetroDetroitRealtor #HomeSellingTips #LeslieMartinRealtor

📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Thinking about selling your home in Metro Detroit but feeling overwhelmed? In Episode 2 of my Home Seller’s Guide and Checklist series, I’ll walk you through a clear step-by-step process to get from “just thinking about it” to the closing table with confidence. From choosing the right agent and setting the perfect price, to prepping your home, reviewing offers, and navigating inspections — this is your essential roadmap to a smooth home sale.This guide is packed with expert advice specifically for homeowners in areas like Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Gibraltar, and Farmington Hills. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, this episode will help you start your home-selling journey with clarity and strategy.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#metrodetroitrealestate #homesellingtips #SellYourHomeSmart

📧 Get the Free Home Buyer's Guide & Checklist PDF: https://leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-buyers-guide/🏡 Tommy’s Home Buying Testimonial of Leslie E Martin is a heartfelt story of how one Detroit homebuyer found more than just a house — he found an agent who truly cared.From his first showing to the final walkthrough (and even after the closing), Tommy shares what it’s like to work with Leslie Martin, a Metro Detroit Realtor known for her concierge-level service, local expertise, and genuine compassion.Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, this video shows what’s possible when you have the right person by your side.👉 Thinking about buying a home in Metro Detroit?Watch this video to hear what makes Leslie different — in Tommy’s own words.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#homebuyingjourney #metrodetroitrealtor #RealEstateTestimonial

📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/This is the actual recording from 2019—unedited and just as I originally shared it (only with better audio quality)!Back then, I created this piece to explain something that still confuses a lot of home sellers: the difference between fixtures and personal property. It may be a throwback, but the information is timeless—especially if you’re selling a home in Metro Detroit.Whether you're prepping your home for sale or just want to better understand what legally stays with a house and what goes, this will give you clarity and help you avoid common (and costly) mistakes at the closing table.🎯 Perfect for sellers in Grosse Pointe, Trenton, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, and surrounding Metro Detroit communities.✅ Subscribe for more practical, local real estate advice🏡 Selling your home? I offer complimentary staging, pro photography, and a customized marketing strategy to help your home stand out.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#MetroDetroitRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #LeslieMartinRealtor

📧 Get the Free Home Seller’s Guide & Checklist PDF: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Thinking of selling your home? Don’t guess your way through it. In this video, I break down everything you need to know before you list — from prepping your home and pricing it right to what buyers really expect in today’s market. This is the first episode in my Home Seller Series, based on my free downloadable guide.You’ll learn how to:✔️ Understand your home selling goals✔️ Avoid common mistakes✔️ Prep your home strategically✔️ Build a marketing & pricing strategy✔️ Navigate offers, inspections, and closing🎯 Download the full guide for checklists, timelines, and expert tips: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/🛠️ Future episodes will cover timing the market, how to price your home, what upgrades are worth it, and more.📌 Want expert advice on your next move?✨ Connect with Me:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartinHashtags:#metrodetroitrealestate #homesellingtips #sellyourhome