A better sale starts before the listing goes live, especially when buyers have room to compare.
If you are getting ready to list, I would spend more time on preparation than on trying to squeeze out a headline number. In Waxahachie, TX, buyers have enough supply to compare options, so your home needs to justify its price immediately.
Recent conditions give buyers choices. In Waxahachie, TX, supply stood at 4.77 months over the previous 30 days, and a typical sale took 54 days. With recent offers averaging 97.8% of asking, I see a market where sellers can still do well, but only when the home is positioned cleanly.
This is why preparation matters. When buyers are comparing multiple homes, presentation becomes part of pricing. A home that feels move-in ready and appropriately priced has a much better chance of keeping leverage than one that asks buyers to overlook obvious issues.
Handle repairs that are easy to notice and easy to fix. Remove the distractions that make rooms feel smaller or darker than they are. Price after the home is ready, not before, so your number reflects the presentation buyers will actually see.
