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Pricing Correctly

David Olson, RealtorBy David Olson, Realtor · October 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Pricing Correctly
Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · MN #BK3603584 · Whitefish Property Finder · MN #40646463 · Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida
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Updated October 23, 2026
Pricing your home correctly
What your home is worth, and what it will likely sell for, can be two different numbers.

Every seller wants to know what their home is worth. But there are two numbers to understand: what it’s worth, and what it’s most likely to sell for in today’s market. They aren’t always the same.

Getting the price right from day one is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make.

Here’s how I approach it.

What’s your home worth?Get a clear, local estimate, not just an online guess.

What goes into the price

  • Recent sales of truly similar homes nearby
  • What’s on the market now, your competition
  • Condition, updates and layout
  • Location factors, like lot, street and school
  • Current demand in your price range

Why pricing right matters

Homes priced at market value draw the most buyers early, when interest is highest. Overpriced homes tend to sit, and a home that sits often ends up selling for less.

Get your number

I’ll look at your home in person, with a builder’s eye for condition, and give you an honest range. Start with a home value estimate, the seller questionnaire or my home staging guide.

A simple plan for your pricing your home move

I’ve been helping people sell and buy homes across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida for about two decades, and I build and remodel luxury homes too. I’ll help you see both what a property is and what it could be.

1Get clear on the numbersFor sellers, a realistic value for your specific home. For buyers, what your budget actually buys in the neighborhoods you like.
2Walk it with a builder’s eyeWe spot what an inspector is likely to flag before it becomes a negotiation.
3Prepare or positionSellers get a prep list and a staging plan. Buyers get a short list of homes that truly fit.
4Move with confidenceOffers, inspections and closing, with one steady guide keeping it calm and on schedule.

Getting the house ready, or making it yours

If you’re selling and want repairs handled before buyers see them, Super Crew Contractors can give you an estimate. If you’re ready for something custom, Ivy Lane Homes does luxury home building and remodeling. And a quick coverage check with Intrinsic Insurance before closing can save you a surprise. For the local picture, read my Chaska homes guide or browse neighborhoods in Chanhassen and Victoria.

Super Crew Contractors, Ivy Lane Homes and Intrinsic Insurance are owned by David Olson; you are free to use any contractor, builder or insurer.

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Your next step in pricing your home

Every move is different. When you’re ready to talk about yours, I’m a call or text away.

Please note: I don’t handle rentals or property management. I work with sellers and buyers, and that’s where I can help you most in pricing your home.

Twin Cities market notes

Stay close to the market, without the noise.

Every so often I send a short, practical note: what Twin Cities homes did, prep tips that are worth the money, and neighborhoods worth a look.

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