Te, it's Giovanni Marino. Send me a few photos or details on the house and I'll pull what similar homes actually sold for and where yours would likely land against that $575,000 number in your head. You show me the house, I bring the receipts.
Te is upsizing/downsizing/relocating for a fresh chapter, aiming to sell in 3-6 months while lining up their next home purchase. They believe the house is worth around $575,000 but know it needs real work, and repairs/staging before listing is their top worry.
Steer everything to thisGetting the list price right from day one, while sorting out a smart, affordable prep short list so the home shows well without overspending.
Start here
Te, Giovanni Marino here. Since repairs and staging are the part that worries you most, let's walk the house together and I'll put together a short, no-nonsense prep list so you know exactly what's worth doing and what isn't before you list.
Te, it's Giovanni Marino. Since you're selling in the 3-6 month window and need to line up your next place at the same time, let's talk through timing so both moves land together without you feeling stuck in between.
Do this for them
- Pull what similar homes actually sold for and show where their house would realistically land versus their $575,000 guess.
- Walk the property in person and build a short, prioritized prep/repair list so they don't overspend or underprepare.
- Explain how showings can run entirely on their terms so the process feels manageable, not invasive.
When to ask for the appointment
- Te sends photos or details unprompted
- Te asks specific questions about pricing or repairs
- Te brings up wanting to see other homes or timing with their next purchase
Te, sounds like you're getting close - want me to swing by and walk the place with you so we can nail down the prep list and get a real number together?
Send the comps pull first based on whatever photos/details they share, and offer the prep short-list conversation before pushing for a walkthrough.
Worth asking
- What's driving the timeline - is the next chapter tied to a job, family, or a specific place you have in mind?
- When you say the home needs 'real work,' what are the top few things you're most worried a buyer would flag?
- Do you need the sale of this home to close before you can buy the next one, or do you have flexibility there?
What they will push back on
That's exactly why we start with the comps and a walkthrough first - so any prep dollars go only where they'll actually move the price, not into guesswork.
Totally fine - the comps and prep list aren't a commitment to list, they're just information so when you are ready, you're not scrambling.
That's normal - let's just look at what similar homes actually sold for and see where yours lands. No pressure, just real numbers to work from.
If they are not ready yet
Keep it light and useful, not salesy - since Te isn't rushed but has a 3-6 month window. Send occasional notes like 'saw a home similar to yours move recently, want me to check where yours would land' or a quick tip on cheap prep wins, so Te feels informed without pressure.