Patrick Rumore - The NJ Homeowner’s Guide to Lower Taxes and Better Living

CHAPTER 8 HOW TO STRATEGICALL TEGICALLY SELL

YOUR CURRENT HOME IN A HIGH TAX TOWN

Selling a home in a high tax town is absolutely doable, but it requires strategy. Higher taxes do not mean buyers will ignore your home. They simply mean that the marketing, pricing, and presentation need to be thoughtful, effective and on point. This chapter walks you through how I approach this with clients, and how you can think about it as you plan your own move.

Understanding Buyer Sensitivity

Buyers today are more educated than ever. They compare towns. They study taxes. They calculate monthly costs. If a buyer is choosing between two homes that are similar in size, style, and condition but differ significantly in taxes, they will factor that into their decision. So will their mortgage company.

This does not mean your home will not sell. It simply means:

• Your pricing needs to make sense • Your home needs to stand out • Your listing needs to highlight its strengths clearly • You need a Realtor who understands how to position a high tax property

Pricing Strategy Is Everything

Pricing a home in a high tax town requires balancing the home’s 43

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