How I choose comparable sales in Lusby
Why the nearest sale or a matching square-footage number may not tell the whole story.
Read the pricing guide →PRACTICAL RESOURCES
Good questions.
Better-informed decisions.
Start with useful guidance for your next move and the people who can help along the way.
FREE SELLER PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Before you spend,
make a plan.
Work through 36 practical steps, from preparation priorities and photo day to showings and handoff. Start with the improvements that deserve a conversation before you commit your budget.
FROM JOHN’S PERSPECTIVE
Practical answers.
Before you list.
Which improvements should you discuss before selling?
A practical way to decide what to address, what to compare, and where to pause before spending.
Read the preparation guide →Retiring out of Maryland?
Connect the sale of your Southern Maryland home with your next move out of state.
Plan your retirement move →Selling your home
Understand preparation, pricing, marketing, and the path to closing.
Explore the selling guide →Seller FAQs
Get clear answers about preparation, pricing, marketing, offers, and planning your move.
Read the seller FAQs →Buying your next home
Work through your budget, priorities, property evaluation, and purchase milestones.
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Before you make an offer:
15 questions to ask.
A practical starting point from an appraiser’s and investor’s perspective.
- Which recent comparable sales support the price?
- How does the home’s condition compare?
- How old are the roof and major systems?
- Which repairs need immediate attention?
- What inspections are appropriate?
- Is the property served by well and septic?
- What will insurance cost?
- What flood information should I review?
- What are the taxes and association fees?
- Are there restrictions on my intended use?
- Were improvements permitted where required?
- What are the actual boundaries and access rights?
- What does any waterfront or water access include?
- What ongoing maintenance should I budget for?
- How does this purchase fit my longer-term financial plans?
Verify property-specific details with qualified professionals and official records.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
A conversation.
A clearer plan.
Tell me where you want to go. We’ll work through the decisions together.