These affordable upgrades can boost your home’s appeal and value without breaking the bank. Share:
19 Aug
31 Mar
Where Buyers Found The Homes They Purchased
How did the 2025 homeowners surveyed first learn of the home that they purchased? Studies by the National Association of Realtors® have shown the following: Among all generations of home buyers, the first step taken in the home search process was to look online for properties. Buyers typically searched for 10 weeks and looked atread more
11 Feb
The Power of Home Staging
Home staging is the act of preparing and showcasing a house for sale to attract a large pool of prospective buyers. Professional staging is a powerful marketing tool, not only giving a seller a marketable advantage over the competition, but potentially fetching a higher sales price and reducing the number of Days on Market (DOM)read more
28 Jan
How Close Can We Get to Asking Price?
Average Sales Price to List Price Ratio Jan. 1, 2025 —December 31, 2025 Team AFA vs. CT Real Estate Agents A Margin that Makes a Difference! Our goal is to bring the most buyers and procure the highest price for your home. Our average sale price to list price ratio is greater than our competitors.read more
20 Jan
“They Can Always Make an Offer”
1) Buyers who can afford this price will see a home of lesser value when looking at yours. 2) Buyers who can stretch 5% higher will never see your home. The wrong price attracts the wrong buyers. Your home may be used to sell others. Your home may not appear in an MLS priceread more
“We Can Always Come Down in Price”
Pricing at market value too late into the listing period results in a below market value sale. Share:
15 Jan
“Couldn’t We Just Try It at a Higher Price?”
Activity: • Brokers Open House • MLS Hot Sheet • Initial Marketing Surge • Pent-Up Demand / Anxious Buyers The result is overpricing your home when the best customers come through and lowering it after they’re gone. Share:
8 Jan
Plan Now for the Spring Market!
Smart planning now will yield strong results in the future. Consider our Real Estate Timeline and watch where the market heats up: The greatest number of buyers are looking to purchase homes during the months of February through May! Call Team AFA today for a complimentary home consultation. Southport 203.256.3264 | Darien 203.655.5358read more
31 Dec
Estimated Closing Costs
Costs on the Sale of a Property Costs on the Purchase of a Property Costs of Various Inspections (in relation to the Purchase of a Property) Share:
25 Dec
How Will I Know if My Home is Priced Correctly?
The one thing we obviously cannot control is the market place…The value of your home will be determined solely by the buyers despite what you or I think. I have created the graphic below to help you determine if your home is priced correctly. Al Filippone Associates continuously monitors market conditions and communicates them toread more
19 Oct
8 Advantages to Listing Your Home During the Fall & Winter Months
There are advantages to listing your home during the fall and winter months. Here are eight of them: 1. There is less competition with less homes on the market, therefore, your home may sell for a higher price. 2. Winter prospects are more serious buyers. 3. You may have fewer actual showings, but more qualified andread more
30 Mar
What to Expect Once You Have an Accepted Offer
An accepted offer is when you have a fully executed binder with an agreed to purchase price, a 1% deposit check and a prequalification letter from the buyers’ mortgage company. At this time, you should call your real estate attorney to initiate the sale. The following events will then take place: Home Inspections The buyersread more