How Much Is My NYC Home Worth? A Straight-Talking Guide for Ridgewood Sellers
Thinking of selling your home in Ridgewood, Queens?
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🧑💼 Step 2: Get a Real CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)
A real estate agent (hopefully me 😉) will do something called a Comparative Market Analysis — or CMA. This is where we find similar homes in Ridgewood (or nearby) that sold recently and use those to figure out your place’s true value.
We look at things like:
Square footage
Condition and upgrades
Location (corner lot? near train?)
Carrying costs (taxes, maintenance)
Outdoor space, views, elevator, etc.
I always tell sellers: “The CMA is like matchmaking — we’re looking for the closest twin to your home in today’s market.”
💔 Step 3: Don’t Let Emotions Set the Price
I know this part’s hard. Maybe your kids took their first steps in that living room. But buyers don’t pay extra for your memories (unless they come with a hot tub and a wine fridge, maybe 😄).
So when we talk price, we need to look at what buyers are actually paying in today’s market. I’ll show you all the numbers so you know we’re not pulling prices from thin air.
🧠 Step 4: Round Down to Stand Out
This one’s a simple trick: if you're thinking of listing at $1 million... consider $999,000 instead.
Why?
Because buyers search in brackets — and $999,000 gets you into more search results than $1,000,000. It feels like a better deal (even if it's just a dollar less), and it helps your home show up in more online searches.
🕒 Step 5: Price Based on Your Timeline
This one’s all about YOU.
Need to move fast? Price aggressively.
Got some time to test the waters? You might start higher.
Trying to sell before school starts or job changes? We can time the price to your plan.
Your personal timeline plays a huge role in how we price — and I’ll help you balance getting top dollar with getting it sold on time.
👋 Ready for a Real Home Valuation?
If you're ready to stop guessing and get a real number for your home, I offer a free custom CMA for Ridgewood sellers. No pressure. No spam. Just the info you need to plan your next move.
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