Marj Clark - Realtor & Housing Guide

06/04/2026

I can help you prepare!

When it comes time to list your home on the market, the decision to sell shouldn’t be taken lightly....

05/28/2026

Of course, inquire about the interest rate--however, here are some more important things to ask.

Looking at homes for sale can be the fun part of buying a house. The real work comes when you’re pic...

05/21/2026

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05/14/2026

Great insights to keep in mind when working toward owning a home.

Owning a home is probably on everybody’s “success” checklist. Yet, it is a box that often goes unche...

05/09/2026

Selling your home while you're living in it, can be challenging. Here in CT, if the house is appropriately prepared and priced, it's typical to hit the market on Thursday and be under contract by the following Tuesday afternoon. The occupants go away for a lovely weekend while their house is shown, and pack when they get back. However, when that's not the case (it's a larger home, maybe it has deferred maintenance, or the pricing missed the mark) you and your listing agent need to be on the same page. Clarity is the key to keeping confident and calm throughout the process. Be prepared for when showings extend into week 2 or 3; get clear on expectations for showings, what's the favorite communication channel, and what pricing or home improvements you might want to make? Simple things that build trust and the best outcome. Do you think you're ready to sell your home? Comment Plan to get the link to my Seller's Readiness Quiz and find out.

05/08/2026

Pricing your home when it first comes on market is EVERYTHING. Buyers can often see the ENTIRE history of the property. You "play" Zillow. That history affects your level of engagement, right? The machines can crunch the numbers, but they don't intimately know your home or the micro market you're in, or how a buyer or seller is likely to react to a "fair offer" Zestimate. If you're interested in my professional opinion on the value of your home, and how to strategically price it, message or call me. And if you're not quite ready for that information, comment Plan to get the link to my Seller's Readiness Quiz with instant results, no-email required.

05/07/2026

Are you a working professional in a Dagwood-sized sandwich? Do you have elders who need assistance, kids who are launching, and grandkids coming up - plus balancing a WFH lifestyle? The listing of this 4 Bd/5 Ba 4400+ sqft home couldn't be more perfect to fit to help meet all of those needs. It's a gorgeous house, with nothing to do but move in. I could list all of its beautiful spaces and gush about that incredible 50-year-shingle roof. But let's focus on how it could help ease your personal stressors. The rooms are large enough to be multifunctional, and the open community space - kitchen, living, dining - will hold EVERYONE. The finished walk-out lower level has its own entrance, garage, full kitchen (with wine cooler), full bath with walk-in spa shower, dry bar, storage, and NO STAIRS. When my sellers bought the home a few years ago, they planned to bring Mom under their roof. But things changed, and now the opportunity is being presented to you. With 1300 sq ft of open ceramic tiled space, the in-law possibility could also be an amazing entertainment center, home office, gym, dance, yoga, or music studio, man cave, craft room, STR guest suite, or long-term rental. Please come to my open house this Saturday, May 9, 11-1 at 113 Pinnacle Road Plainville. Bring your family, and/or your friend group, and ESPECIALLY your imagination. The house is being offered at $724,900, an incredible bargain for a home of this size and condition. I look forward to seeing you!
Virtual Tour and Listing Pics: https://marjclarksellsct.com/listing/CT/Plainville/113-Pinnacle-Road-06062/226685899
Coldwell Banker Realty - North Haven Office

05/07/2026

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05/07/2026

Preparing the house to sell is where many sellers get overwhelmed and decide to stay put instead of moving on/out. Focus on the things that will help the house sell faster and for more money. If you have deferred maintenance, a pre-sale inspection helps you know the health and safety issues to fix or deduct from an optimal sale price. Then there's the STUFF. This is an emotional time, and you shouldn't have to go through it alone. If you can't decide what's a treasure or trash, hire a decluttering /moving company (like Amston Home Transition Solutions ), or call on friends who love to organize. Finally, work on the easy and cost-effective cosmetics - deep cleaning, paint, curb appeal, doors, door mats. (Yes, first impressions really count!)
Want to know if you're ready to sell? Comment Plan to get the link to the Seller's Readiness Quiz to see where you're at. Or message me for a no-commitment consultation.

05/06/2026

You've been working on boundaries this year, haven't you? You need them when selling a house, too. Even though your circumstances may dictate the answers to these questions around date flexibility, privacy and fixing things up, you have choices that influence your selling strategy and tactics. Find out if you're ready to sell now, in a bit, or you need more time to plan by taking my Seller's Readiness Quiz. Just comment Plan below to get the no-commitment link.