09/10/2026
If I were planning to sell a property in New York in 2026 or 2027, these are the 5 things I’d do right now:
1. Find out what my property is actually worth. 🏡
I’d ask for a current comparative market analysis and look closely at recent comparable sales—not just online estimates. Pricing correctly from the beginning can make a major difference.
2. Start preparing the property before I’m ready to list. 🔨
I’d walk through the home with a real estate agent and identify the repairs, paint, decluttering, landscaping, and inexpensive updates that could have the biggest impact. Energy-efficiency improvements can also make a home more attractive and address issues that might otherwise come up during an inspection.
3. Get my paperwork in order. 📑
I’d start gathering permits, certificates of occupancy, warranties, receipts for improvements, tax information, and other property records. New York's Property Condition Disclosure Statement covers a wide range of property information, including certificates of occupancy, environmental conditions, structural systems and other known conditions.
4. Build a selling strategy—not just pick a listing date. 📊
I’d talk with my agent about the best timing, likely buyer pool, competition, pricing strategy, professional photography, staging, social media, online marketing, and how the property will stand out when it hits the market.
5. Know my numbers before saying “Let’s sell.” 💰
I’d estimate my mortgage payoff, attorney and closing expenses, agent compensation, possible repairs or credits, moving expenses, and expected net proceeds. That way, I know approximately what I’ll walk away with, not simply what the property might sell for.
Thinking about selling in 2026 or 2027? You don't have to wait until you're ready to list to start preparing. The earlier we put a plan together, the more options you may have when it's time to sell.
Gillian Kelley | HomeSmart Homes & Estates
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