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CASE STUDY | WATERFORD, VIRGINIA
39787 Waterfordway Lane
Realtors Chloe Powell & Sherry Santmyer representing seller Joyce Forman
LIST PRICE
$1,890,000
SALE PRICE
$2,005,500
STATS
4 B | 4.5 BA | 5,342 SF
THE STORY
No pressure. Just a thoughtful plan.
After losing her husband, preparing the home they'd shared for decades felt overwhelming.
There were years of memories in every room—and multiple dumpsters' worth of belongings to sort through before we could even think about putting the home on the market.
When we recommended investing in paint, new lighting, flooring, and thoughtful updates before listing, it felt like a big leap.
How do you spend that kind of money when you haven't sold your home yet?
It's a fair question.
The truth is, we don't recommend renovations because they're expensive. We recommend the ones that help buyers immediately see themselves living there.
Today's buyers are incredibly selective. The homes that feel complete from day one are the ones creating momentum.
So together, we made a plan.
We painted the entire home, updated the lighting, replaced the carpet, and brought in light staging to help tell the home's next story.
Five days after hitting the market, we had five offers.
The home sold for $115,000 over asking, closing for more than $2 million.
But when we asked her afterward if she'd do it all again, her answer wasn't about the money.
She said, "It was absolutely worth it."
Because preparing a home isn't just about maximizing value.
Sometimes it's about creating the space to begin your next chapter.
If you're wondering what your home actually needs before it goes on the market—and just as importantly, what it doesn't—we'd be happy to walk through it with you.
No pressure. Just a thoughtful plan.
It was absolutely worth it.
Joyce Forman
5 offers
5 days on market
Because preparing a home isn't just about maximizing value. Sometimes it's about creating the space to begin your next chapter. Sold for $115,000 over asking price.
