Home Sellers

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know It’s Time to Downsize? Your Connecticut home has served you well over the years. You’ve made countless memories within those walls and made seemingly endless improvements both large and small to make your abode yours—but lately, you’re wondering if perhaps there isn’t an easier way of living in your future. If you’ve been mulling over whether or not a smaller...

You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Prepare to List My House in Spring? Spring is in full swing, and typically, that’s a very busy time for the Connecticut real estate market. If you’ve been considering listing your home for sale, there are a few helpful steps to take to get it ready to enter the market. After all, the more prepared you are now, the better off you’ll be when those showing requests...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Get an Equity Analysis on My Connecticut Home? Maybe you’ve seen Calcagni Real Estate signs in your neighborhood, or on your way to work. Maybe you’ve caught news stories about the current market, or maybe you’ve just always been interested in real estate. Whatever your reason for wondering what your Connecticut home could be listed for in today’s real estate...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Pros and Cons of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection? If you’ve been considering listing your Connecticut home for sale, you may have heard through the grapevine that it’s a good idea to conduct a pre-listing home inspection to get out ahead of any issues that could potentially become an issue for interested buyers. Before you spend the money on a pre-listing home...

You Ask, We Answer: Why Is It Important to List My House on MLS? With all of the digital access many of us enjoy, it’s understandable that some Connecticut homeowners are tempted to list their houses without representation from a licensed Realor, and to undertake the marketing of their homes without listing them on MLS. While social media apps and third party websites are an important part of...

You Ask, We Answer: How Is the Price of My Home Determined? If you’ve seen “For Sale” signs in your neighborhood and have been wondering what the market value of your home is, Calcagni Real Estate can help. We’re local to your Connecticut neighborhood, so we understand the current market conditions that influence a home’s listing price–and we can perform a complimentary Equity Analysis to...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Common Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When it comes to selling your Connecticut home, your Calcagni Real Estate agent will be an invaluable resource. They’ll help you determine the listing price, walk you through each step with clarity, and even help you understand how best to stage your home so it draws potential buyers. But if you want to understand more about how to make...

You Ask, We Answer: How Are Parents Influencing Their Adult Children’s Decision to Buy Homes? As today’s housing market continues to thrive, a trend is emerging among some Millenials and their parents: For some adult children, their parents are the bridge between being able to afford a home–and not. Let’s look at how parents are influencing their adult children’s decision to buy a home, and...

You Ask, We Answer: Is Housing Demand Going to Slow Down Soon? It seems that for the past several years, housing demand in Connecticut has been a hot topic of conversation. Whether you’ve bought a house, sold one, or have just been curious about where the housing market stands–and where it’s headed–Calcagni Real Estate has pertinent information to share with you. Read on for more of what our...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Save Money When I Move? Your Calcagni Real Estate agent has helped you find your new home, and it’s time to think about moving into it. Hurray! But if the cost of moving is leaving you feeling less than excited, you’re not alone. Moving is expensive, and comes at a time when your wallet may be feeling thinner than usual. Take heart and keep reading, because we’re...