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Whether you're selling your first home or your fifth, we've created a smarter, more strategic approach to marketing and maximizing your sale in today's competitive market.
With my exclusive Home Marketing System, your property gets priority exposure to serious buyers before your competition. Skip the tire-kickers, avoid months of uncertainty, and attract only buyers who are ready, qualified, and excited about your home.
I will also provide you with a Free Home Valuation which shows what buyers are willing to pay in today’s market. A Market Analysis will give you a solid foundation for the realistic pricing of your property.
The Selling Experience by Christy
My 8 Proven Steps to Getting Your Home SOLD
Understand the Current Market
We help you evaluate and understand what is happening in YOUR market and to know if you are entering a Buyer’s Market, Seller’s Market, or a Balanced Market and what that means for you.
Assess the Value of Your Property
We complete a thorough Market Analysis, considering the value of recently sold properties and the properties currently for sale with which your home will be competing in order to arrive at the market value of your property in the current market.
Set the Right Price
It is important to price your property competitively so it is not rejected by buyers. We help you set the right price that will help you achieve the highest sale price for the property.
Prepare the Property for Sale
How a property shows is important to attracting buyers. We advise you about things that you can do so the property is most appealing to buyers.
Advertise and Market Your Home
This is an area in which we excel. We target our marketing and advertising efforts to the sources where National Association of REALTORS® research shows buyers find their homes.
Manage and Broker the Transaction
We are by your side every step of the way, guiding you through the process, skillfully handling negotiations of offers and of issues that may arise at home inspections. We are your fiduciary throughout the process.
Coordinate a Successful Closing
We oversee the inspections necessary for closing, any final readings (e.g., water/sewer), and any repairs you may agree to make, and help obtain any other documents needed.
Help You Get Settled in Your New Home
We will provide you with resources to help your move go as smoothly as possible.
Free Home Seller's Guide
A complete guide to selling your home, from pricing it right to prepping, showings, and understanding today's market.
Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home’s appeal:
Exterior
Keep the grass freshly cut.
Remove all yard clutter.
Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
Paint the front door.
Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.
Clean windows inside and out.
Wash or paint the home’s exterior.
Tighten and clean all door handles.
Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.
Interior
Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture, and knickknacks (consider a temporary self-storage unit).
Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
Shampoo carpets or replace flooring.
Clean and organize cabinets and closets.
Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
Clean all light fixtures.
Install higher-wattage light bulbs.
For Showings
Turn on all the lights.
Open drapes in the daytime.
Keep pets secured outdoors.
Play quiet background music.
Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).
Infuse the home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.
Vacate the property while it is being shown.
How to Prepare to Sell a Home Filled with Decades of Belongings
Have you inherited your parents’ home and all their stuff but don’t know where to begin?
Call me to discuss the process of clearing out estate houses and selling a home currently filled with belongings.
I can help guide you through the steps to:
● Hire a removal service or someone to empty the contents of the house for a fixed price.
● Work with an estate sale company or estate liquidator for a percentage.
● Auction the items on eBay, Etsy, or Facebook yourself and donate the rest.
● Sell the house with some of the items inside.
● Use a combination of some of the above.
● CASH SALE – AS IS
Selling an empty house is usually easier than selling one with junk, and it may bring in a higher price.
Download your Ultimate Home Selling Checklist
Everything you need to prep, show, and close on your home sale, all in one place. From your first walkthrough to handing over the keys, this checklist has you covered every step of the way.
What's included:
● Home Prep Checklist
● Documents to Gather
● Downsizing & 55+ Seller Checklist
● 9 Easy Curb Appeal Tips
● Return on Investment Projects
● Photos & Showings Checklist
● Pet Prep for Showings and Photos
● Home Inspection Checklist
● FHA Appraisal Checklist
● Moving Checklist
● Cleared to Close
Facing Foreclosure? You have options.
If you're behind on your mortgage or worried about foreclosure, you're not alone, and there's more than one way forward. I can walk you through what's realistic for your situation, whether that's working something out with your lender or moving toward a sale.
My Recently Sold
Proof of results in your neighborhood.
Seller FAQs
How much is my home worth?
I provide a free, personalized home valuation based on recent sales, current market conditions, and your home's unique features. Request yours above!
How long does it take to sell?
My average is just 7 days on market. Of course, this varies by price point and season, but my marketing strategy is designed to attract buyers quickly.
What commission do you charge?
Commission is negotiable and depends on services provided. We'll discuss this during our listing appointment. My goal is to net you the most money possible.
Do I need to make repairs before listing?
It depends! Some repairs have high ROI, others don't. I'll walk through your home and advise on what's worth fixing and what to skip.
What Every Home Seller Should Know
How This Braidwood Home Sold $10,000 Over Asking in Just 4 Days
How This Braidwood Home Sold $10,000 Over Asking in Just 4 Days
Selling a home for $10,000 over asking in just four days isn't about luck. It's about pricing, prep, and strategy done right, and this Braidwood, IL sale is proof. It's tempting to look at a result like that and assume the market just got hot at the right time. It didn't. This one came down to doing every little thing right before the home ever hit the market, and it's a good example of what actually works when you're selling a home in Grundy County right now.
It Wasn't Luck
My sellers bought this home back in 2022, before the market really took off. This year, a job transfer to Iowa meant it was time for a bigger place and a new chapter for their growing family. So before we ever went live, my sellers fully trusted the process, even before there was any proof it would pay off. We did a full prep pass on the home inside and out, decluttered it top to bottom, brought in professional photography instead of relying on phone photos, and priced it with intention from the start. None of that is glamorous or flashy. It's just the stuff that moves the needle, and it works everytime if a seller is willing to do it before the first showing.
The Result
Here's what that preparation turned into:
6 strong offers
Competitive buyer interest from the very first weekend
Under contract in just 4 days on the market
Sold $10,000 over asking
Choosing one offer out of six wasn't easy. My sellers had a real decision in front of them, and thankfully the buyers and their agent made the rest of the process smooth from start to finish, which isn't something you can always count on.
Why Pricing Mattered So Much
The goal here was never just to sell the house, it was to sell it well. Pricing it right from the very first day created early momentum and strong buyer interest right out of the gate, and the marketing did its job by getting the right eyes on it while that momentum was still building. Get the price wrong, even a little, and that window closes fast.
What This Means If You're Thinking About Selling
You don't need a million-dollar home to get a strong outcome. Preparation, presentation, pricing, and marketing move the needle at every price point, not just the high end, and this home proved it. If you're weighing whether now is the right time to sell in Braidwood, Morris, or anywhere else in Grundy County, the market is only part of the equation. Strategy is the other half, and it's the half you have control over.
If you want an honest read on what your home could do right now with the right pricing and prep behind it, I'd love to talk it through. No pressure, just a real conversation about what's possible.
Let's connect or send me a message anytime at [email protected] or text at 815-693-5757.
I work with buyers and sellers across Morris, Dwight, Minooka, Channahon, Coal City, and all of Grundy County and surrounding areas. Whenever you're ready to start that conversation, I'm here.
– Christy Schmaedeke 🐾
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Christy Schmaedeke, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Infinity
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