01
Keep the comparison local
Start with recently sold homes that a likely buyer for your property would have considered. Compare condition, lot, layout, parking, and location, then review current competition. If the closest comparable is imperfect, identify the difference instead of treating the numbers as interchangeable.
02
Confirm the details you will advertise
Organize available tax, utility, renovation, and permit information. Verify an addition, accessory use, or other unusual feature before describing it as permitted. Local rules can differ by municipality, so refer legal questions to the relevant authority and your attorney.
03
Build a plan around your next address
Your need to buy, relocate, or coordinate a closing should shape when you list and how you respond to offers. Set expectations for showings, contract review, and reassessing the asking price if the market response changes.