CHRIS LAWLOR x SEAPORT REAL ESTATE

For Sellers

PRICED RIGHT,
SOLD RIGHT

This is not a market where homes sell themselves. It's a market where pricing precision and preparation decide who sells and who sits. I'll tell you what your home is actually worth and build the strategy to get it. Even when that's not the number you were hoping to hear first.

Marketing First

GETTING YOUR HOME SEEN IS STEP ONE

Chris Lawlor and Seaport broker Ben Bluemle on a broker tour, part of getting a new listing in front of other agents

The first step is getting seen.

Seaport's marketing-first approach is unmatched. We create custom tailored marketing plans for your home when you list with Seaport. Every home is unique so we market each one in a unique way.

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Our seller guide is tailored to give you the tools you need to navigate this market successfully. Discover the keys to making informed decisions. Avoid the common pitfalls. Sell your property with confidence.

What Sellers Should Know Right Now

Avg Sale Price
$447,000
Chatham County · Aug
Days on Market
83
Avg. to Sell
Closed Sales
356
August

Homes are taking longer to sell than they were this spring, and there's nearly six months of supply sitting on the market. That's not a reason to panic, it's a reason to be sharp. The biggest misconception in today's market is starting high to see what happens. Your first few weeks on the market are your most important window. It's when your home is freshest to buyers and agents. Miss that window with an inflated price and you get fewer showings and less activity. Your negotiating position weakens when you eventually cut.

Buyers aren't comparing your home to the whole market. They're comparing it to the handful of homes nearby that meet their criteria. If yours doesn't stand out on price or condition it's easy to pass over. Buyers today assume the worst. If there are a lot of little things wrong they tend to conclude everything is wrong. Creating confidence matters as much as creating appeal.

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Why List With Me and Seaport

Concierge level service is the Seaport difference. A locally owned brokerage with an in-house marketing team and real numbers behind the name. Over $1.67B in total sale volume. More than 3,864 homes sold. A 97.89% sold-to-list ratio. Your listing gets custom marketing built by people who live in this market instead of a template from a national franchise.

Seaport Sale Volume
$1.67B+
All Time
Homes Sold
3,864+
And Counting
Sold to List
97.89%
Pricing Discipline

My listings also qualify for Zillow Showcase. It's a premium listing display available to only 10% of listings in the market. Showcase listings on Zillow average over 75% more saves and shares and views. That's compared to similar nearby listings. They're 10% more likely to go pending in the first 14 days and they sell for 2% more on average. On a $400K home that's $8,000.

Seaport x Zillow Showcase flyer: 75% more saves shares and views and 2% higher sale price Seaport comparison: white glove locally supported marketing versus discount and national brokerages
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Preparing to Sell

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Fix what creates doubt. Handle noticeable maintenance issues before listing. Every little unaddressed thing makes buyers assume bigger problems are hiding.
2
Skip the big renovation. Major projects rarely return their cost and may not match what your buyer wants anyway. Clean and functional beats freshly remodeled and overpriced.
3
Price for your actual competition. We study the specific homes buyers will compare yours against. Then we position yours as the most compelling option in that set.
4
Launch strong. Everything ready before day one. Photos. Marketing. Pricing. The first two weeks decide how the whole listing goes.
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Stay informed throughout. You'll know where your listing stands with real data and not just when there's news. My clients never wonder what their agent is doing.

Tools, If You Want Them

Run Your Own Numbers

Everything below is optional. Use it now or skip straight to a conversation whenever you are ready.

Interactive Tool

Get Your Home's Value

Free and honest with no obligation. I'll look at what's actually closing near you instead of what's listed and sitting. Then I'll give you a real number with the reasoning behind it.

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Interactive Tool

What You Actually Walk Away With

Your sale price isn't your payout. Commission, payoff, and closing costs all come out first. Here's what's left.

Open the Net Proceeds Calculator

Your Numbers

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What you walk away with
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Disclaimer: Every home sale is different. Commission, closing costs, and other terms vary by property and circumstance. This tool is for estimate purposes only. Your actual numbers get finalized in a conversation with me and confirmed on your closing statement.
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Estimates only. Not a substitute for a formal closing statement.
Seller Resource · Pre-Listing
Photo Checklist
Your photos carry your listing. Walk the house with my checklist before the camera does.
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Sell Fast

Need a Cash Offer on Your Home?

Some situations don't fit the listing process. Job moves. Inherited property. Houses that need more work than you want to take on. I work with buyers who make real cash offers and close fast. As-is. No showings. No repair negotiations. A cash offer trades some price for speed and certainty. I'll be straight with you about that math so you can decide with clear eyes.

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Tell me about the property. Address and condition and your timeline. Takes a minute.
2
Get a real number. I'll bring you a cash offer and an honest comparison to what listing would likely net you. Then you choose.
3
Close on your timeline. Cash closings can move in weeks instead of months. No obligation at any step.

WONDERING WHAT IT'S WORTH?

Start with the valuation above or skip straight to a conversation. Either way you'll get a straight answer about what this market will pay.

Phone912-433-6756
Emailchrislawlor@seaportrealestate.com
LicenseREALTOR®
BrokerageSeaport Real Estate Group
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