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I want to sell quickly because I inherited a condo.?

I am painting the whole inside With a professional painter. I need a new stove, and I have furniture to stage. What incentives can I offer to make a quick sale

Asked by Sally Catalana | San Rafael, CA| 06-18-2024| 1,143 views|Tips & Advice|Updated 1 year ago

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Barrett Henry

RE/MAX Collective · Tampa, FL

(6 reviews)
You're already doing the right things by painting and staging. For a quick sale on an inherited condo, price it aggressively from day one. In a condo market, overpricing by even 5 percent can mean sitting for weeks while comparable units sell around you. On incentives, offering to pay a portion of the buyer's closing costs is the most effective motivator in the current market. A $3K to $5K seller credit toward closing costs makes the deal more attractive without reducing your sale price. You can also offer a home warranty for the first year, which costs you $400 to $600 and gives the buyer peace of mind on the appliances and systems. On the stove, replace it before you list. A missing or broken kitchen appliance is a red flag in listing photos and during showings. A basic new range costs $400 to $800 and removes one more objection from the buyer's list. Price it right, present it clean, and make the terms easy. That combination moves condos fast.
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03-27-2026 (1 month ago)··
Loodmy Jacques

Keller Williams Reserve · West Palm Beach, FL

(25 reviews)
Yeah, you can use incentives, but don’t get cute with it. If you want a fast sale, the cleanest move is usually to offer to pay some or all of the buyer’s closing costs, maybe throw in a home warranty, and make sure the place shows well with the fresh paint, staging, and a decent stove. Those are the things that actually move buyers. If you want to get aggressive, a temporary rate buydown or a credit toward HOA dues can help a condo stand out, especially if buyers are feeling squeezed on monthly payments. I’d skip weird incentives and focus on stuff buyers can feel right away, lower upfront cash, lower monthly payment, easy move-in. That’s what gets attention. Here’s the blunt truth, if the condo is priced right and looks clean, bright, and neutral, you may not need a big incentive at all. Over-incentivizing can make buyers wonder what’s wrong with it, and that’s the last thing you want. I’d start with pricing it to move, then use one simple incentive like closing cost help, not a buffet of freebies.
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05-05-2026 (11 hours ago)··
Keith Jean Pierre

REMAX First Realty · East Brunswick, NJ

(151 reviews)
Sally, an "auction" style listing would be the best avenue. We do about 40-60 of these every year. Start the price under market, have a 4-day showing window and then best and final offers by a deadline. There is a lot more to it, but that should give you the gist of it. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best of luck! Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA
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04-25-2026 (1 week ago)··
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Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group · Fort Myers, FL

(13 reviews)
Start with a professional market analysis and get the condo show-ready. Consider pricing slightly below market for a faster sale and make sure all estate paperwork is in order. Cash buyers or investors often look for inherited properties, which can speed things up too.
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10-30-2025 (6 months ago)··
Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group · Fort Myers, FL

(13 reviews)
Yes — inherited condos can be sold quickly with proper pricing, clean condition, and strong marketing. Make sure probate/estate paperwork is handled first so title can transfer smoothly.
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01-16-2026 (3 months ago)··
Lisa And Greg Harris

eXp Realty, LLC · Columbia, SC

(42 reviews)
I highly recommend connecting with a local REaltor Expert to be sure that you price it right, and have the market stats to work for you! Staging is great, but pricing it right with knowing what your competition is doing is key!
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06-27-2024 (1 year ago)··
Sami VecchiollaRising Star25 Answers
Sami Vecchiolla

COMPASS GREATER NY LLC · Chappaqua, NY

(17 reviews)
Depends on your market but price is always the best factor to consider. the price you market a property for sale at will attract the right buyer or multiple buyers.
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09-28-2025 (7 months ago)··
Tom MatthewsRising Star18 Answers
Tom Matthews

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty · Boston, MA

(108 reviews)
Sally, the most important thing you to can do is bring in a professional real estate agent and have them give you an absorption rate analysis. Understand your marketplace and then you can strategically price your property and put a plan in place to garner strong interest in a short time frame. This is where the magic can happen if you have the right team in place. Concord, MA real estate
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08-20-2024 (1 year ago)··
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Cindy Sharp

KW Showcase Realty · Milford, MI

(8 reviews)
No need to spend money staging the property. I hire a professional photographer and have boxbrownie.com virtually stage the rooms.
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07-01-2024 (1 year ago)··
Loni LuekeNovice2 Answers
Loni Lueke

exp Realty, LLC, · Bluffton, SC

(17 reviews)
The best way to sell quickly is to price it well. An additional benefit for the buyer may be a credit to the closing cost.
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06-24-2024 (1 year ago)··
Jessica WhitfieldNovice2 Answers
Jessica Whitfield

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group. Inc

You can make sure the home is in good condition and offer seller credit. Highly recommend listing with an agent
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06-26-2024 (1 year ago)··
Jessica BrooksNovice1 Answer
Jessica Brooks

Epique Realty · Nashville, TN

(2 reviews)
if you want to sell quickly I can get you cash offers within 48-72 hours... https://netsheet.cliqueoffers.com/jessicabrooks
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06-20-2024 (1 year ago)··
Tanya ColeNovice1 Answer
Tanya Cole

A Georgia Home 4 You · Chattahoochee Hills, GA

For one thing, you want to list with a professional so use a REALTOR. Not all agents are realtors. Realtors are held to a code of ethics and are educated on the latest real estate news. When listing, I would offer a $500-$1000 bonus to the selling agent. That would spark some interest among agents to have your house shown more. With the more exposure, your house should sell quick. Good luck, Tanya.
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07-02-2024 (1 year ago)··
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