7 things I'd Do BEFORE Selling a Home in Birmingham, Alabama

Thinking about selling your home in Birmingham, Alabama? Before you renovate, choose a list price, or put your home on the market, there are a few things I believe every Birmingham homeowner should consider. In this video, I’m sharing 7 things I would do BEFORE selling a home in Birmingham—including which improvements may actually be worth making, how to prepare your home for photos and video, why pricing correctly from the beginning matters, and how to create a strong launch strategy. After more than 20 years of helping buyers and sellers throughout Birmingham, I can tell you that preparing a home for the market isn’t about making everything perfect. It’s about knowing where to spend your money, where NOT to spend it, and how to position your home for today’s buyer. 🏡 THINKING ABOUT SELLING? If you’re considering selling in the next 6–12 months, I’d love to talk with you before you start making expensive changes to your home. A little planning early can make a big difference when it’s time to sell. I help homeowners throughout Birmingham, including Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights and surrounding Over-the-Mountain communities. 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Before You Sell Your Birmingham Home 00:30 – #1 Know Your Competition 02:00 – #2 Don’t Renovate Before Getting Advice 03:20 – #3 Take Care of the Little Things 04:35 – #4 Get Staging Advice Early 05:50 – #5 Prepare Your Home for Photos & Video 07:10 – #6 Price for Today’s Birmingham Market 08:40 – #7 Have a Launch Strategy Before You List 10:10 – Thinking About Selling? Start Here 🔑 QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO How should I prepare my house to sell in Birmingham, Alabama? What should I fix before selling my home? Should I renovate before putting my house on the market? How do I determine the right listing price? When should I contact a Realtor before selling? How do I get my Birmingham home ready for photos and showings? I’m Bridget Sikora, a Birmingham Realtor with more than 20 years of experience helping homeowners buy, sell and relocate throughout the Birmingham area. Subscribe to Living in Birmingham with Bridget for straightforward advice about Birmingham real estate, neighborhoods, buying, selling and what it’s really like to live here. #BirminghamAlabama #BirminghamRealEstate #SellingYourHome