If you own a home in western North Dakota, it could be worth more now than ever! Our housing market continues to stay competitive. Median home values are hovering around $450K, up 4% year over year. In places like Williston, homes are going pending same day with multiple offers if priced and marketed correctly.

If you’re planning to sell soon, a strategic play can go a long way to maximizing your equity. Here are five practical, local-market-tested tips to help your home stand out - and sell faster for more.

1. Price It Like a Pro

About half of ND homes sell under asking, while about 25% sell over. The key? Pricing it right from the start. Pro Tip: Look at what’s actually sold near you—not just what’s listed. A competitive price creates momentum and drives early interest. You need an experienced team who can help you price correctly out of the gate.

2. Highlight the Spaces That Matter Most

Buyers make decisions fast—and they focus on just a few rooms: the kitchen, primary bedroom, and living room. Pro Tip: Clean, declutter, and consider light staging. Even simple updates can boost perceived value big time.

3. First Impressions Start Online

From your photos and videos to the moment they pull up to the curb, buyers are forming opinions. Pro Tip: Hire an agent who utilizes professional photos and videos to capture your home's essence and get people in the door. Once you have great media, then its all about maximizing exposure and getting the most eyes on your property. Social media impressions, multiple-channel advertising plans, and consistent prospect follow up help put more dollars in your pocket.

4. Keep It Neutral

Your home’s personality is great—but the goal is to help buyers picture themselves living there. Pro Tip: Tone down bold paint colors, store personal items such as family photos, and let in as much natural light as possible. You want buyers to envision their family in your home. It makes it harder when your home has personal photos.

5. Prep Early, List Smart

In North Dakota, homes sell quickest in spring and early fall—but the best-prepped homes win no matter the season. Pro Tip: Lining up the right strategy now means less stress—and stronger offers—later. 

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