Selling a Home in Connecticut

What do I get when I list my home with you?

You get a marketing plan built around your home. Not every home needs every service, so I recommend what fits yours: professional photos, a video walkthrough, drone, virtual staging, social media, open houses, print marketing and letting the neighbors know. You also get over a decade of experience pricing, negotiating and coordinating everyone through closing.

We’ll decide together which of these make sense for your home and put the plan in writing. Then I keep you updated from list date to closing while coordinating with everyone in the background.

How do I sell a house in Connecticut, step by step?

Selling a house in Connecticut takes ten steps: a first conversation, a walkthrough, setting the price, prep, photos and marketing, going live, showings, offers, the buyer’s inspection and attorney review, and the appraisal and closing. Getting ready and going live typically takes one to two weeks, and most closings take 30 to 60 days after a contract.

1. Talk through your goals

   We start with what matters most to you: your timing, where you’re headed next and what you need from the sale.

   Free, with no obligation.

2. Walk through your home

   I walk through the house through a buyer’s eyes and note what to clean, fix or leave alone.

3. Set the price together

   I pull recent sales of comparable homes nearby, and we decide on a price together and what it means for you.

   Start with What’s my home worth?

4. Get the home ready

   You get a personalized plan for prep, staging and marketing. You also fill out Connecticut’s property condition disclosure report.

   Depends on the home; some are ready in days.

5. Photos and marketing

   Photos are scheduled as soon as we agree the home is ready. They take about 2 days to come back after the shoot, then the marketing is created.

   About 2 days for photos after the shoot.

6. Go live

   Your home goes on the market with everything in place: photos, description and marketing.

   Typically one to two weeks from deciding to list to going live. It can be quicker or longer, depending on the home.

7. Showings and open houses

   Buyers tour the home, and I share feedback with you as it comes in.

8. Offers and negotiation

   I review every offer with you line by line, terms as well as price, and negotiate on your behalf.

9. Inspection and attorney review

   The buyer inspects the home, and both attorneys work through the contract and any requests from the inspection.

10. Appraisal, mortgage commitment and closing

    The buyer’s lender orders the appraisal and issues the mortgage commitment. After the final walk-through, the attorneys close the sale.

    Most closings happen 30 to 60 days after the contract, depending on the buyer’s financing.

How long does it take to get my home on the market?

Photos are scheduled as soon as we agree the home is ready, and they take about 2 days to come back after the shoot. Then the marketing is created. Typically it takes one to two weeks to go live so everything is ready, but it can be quicker or take longer depending on the home.

How is my list price set?

Your price starts with recent sales of comparable homes near you, then adjusts for your home’s condition, updates and the timing of the sale. I walk you through the comparable sales so you can see how we got there, and we decide on the number together.

Should I list high to test the market?

Usually not. The first weeks on the market get the most attention, and a price that’s out of line with recent sales can make buyers skip the home. Pricing it right from the start gives you the strongest position. Remember, we only have one chance for first impressions when buyers think ‘What do I have to pay for this house?’ vs a home sitting and a buyer then thinks ‘what will they take for this house?’

For this month’s numbers, see the market updates.

How should I prepare my home before it’s listed?

Start with a deep clean, then declutter and depersonalize so buyers can picture themselves there. Some sellers also get a pre-listing home inspection and make repairs first. It can cost a couple hundred dollars up front but save you thousands later, and it gives buyers peace of mind that major items have been addressed.

• Clean, declutter, depersonalize: the three things I ask every seller to start with.
• Repairs vs. updates: fix what a buyer’s inspector will flag; skip big remodels unless we’ve talked them through.
• The disclosure report: fill out Connecticut’s property condition disclosure report early, to the best of your knowledge (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-327b).
• Open permits: if you’ve had work done, check with your town’s building department that permits are closed out.
• Homes built before 1978: federal rules require sellers to disclose known lead-based paint and give buyers an EPA pamphlet (EPA lead disclosure rule).

How will you market my home?

Your home’s marketing starts with professional photos and, when it fits, a video walkthrough, drone and virtual staging. From there it goes online and on social media, into open houses and print, and out to the neighbors. Each home gets the mix that suits it, so I’ll recommend what makes sense for yours.

• Photos and video

  Professional photos, a video walkthrough and drone footage available.

• Online and social

  Your listing online and on social media, where buyers are already looking.

• Open houses and print

  Open houses and printed marketing for buyers touring in person.

• Virtual staging and neighbors

  Virtual staging for empty or dated rooms, and letting the neighbors know, since they often know someone who wants to live nearby.

What does it cost to sell a house in Connecticut?

Sellers usually pay their listing agent’s commission, which is always negotiable, plus the state and town conveyance tax, their attorney’s fee and the payoff of any mortgage or liens. Prep, repairs and moving are extra. My full guide breaks down each cost and how it’s figured.

Read the full guide: How much does it cost to sell a house in Connecticut?

Do I need an attorney to sell a house in Connecticut?

Yes, in practice. Connecticut closings are conducted by attorneys, and most sellers hire their own. Your attorney reviews the contract, prepares the deed, handles your mortgage payoff and conveyance tax forms, and works with the buyer’s attorney through closing. Ask for the fee in writing up front.

How do showings and offers work?

Once your home is live, buyers schedule showings and visit open houses, and I share their feedback with you. When offers come in, we compare more than price: the buyer’s financing, deposit, contingencies and dates all matter. I review every offer with you line by line and negotiate the terms on your behalf.

Can I sell my Connecticut home if I’ve already moved?

Yes. Buyers can tour in person or by virtual showing, and I keep you updated by phone, text and email. Most paperwork can be signed electronically. Closings run through the attorneys, so whether you can close remotely is a conversation to have with your attorney early on, but it may be possible.

Let me know your situation up front so we can plan for keys, showings and utilities while the home is on the market.

Should I sell first or buy first?

It depends on whether you need your equity for the next down payment and how much risk you’re comfortable with. Some sellers rent or stay with family for a while, but more often than not, we’re able to line up the sale and the purchase on the same day. Bridge loans and rent-backs are other options.

Read the full guide: Should you buy first or sell first in the Farmington Valley?

More questions sellers ask

What is Connecticut’s property condition disclosure report?

It’s a state form where you answer questions about your home’s condition to the best of your knowledge. Most sellers of one- to four-unit homes must give it to buyers before they sign a contract, and your agent can’t fill it out for you. If it isn’t provided, the law gives the buyer a credit at closing. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-327b.

Do I have to make repairs before I sell?

No. You decide what to fix, and some sellers price the home to reflect its condition instead. You still have to answer the disclosure report honestly. A small repair before photos can be worth it; I’ll tell you which ones.

Can I sell my house as-is in Connecticut?

Yes. Selling as-is means you won’t make repairs, and the price and terms reflect that. Buyers can usually still inspect, and you still provide the disclosure report. Your attorney can help with the contract wording.

What if work on my home was done without a permit?

Tell me early. Unpermitted work can come up during the buyer’s inspection or attorney review. Your town’s building department can tell you what’s on file, and your attorney can advise on whether to close out permits before you list.

What happens if the buyer’s inspection finds problems?

The buyer may ask for repairs, a credit or a lower price, or they may be able to cancel under their inspection contingency. We look at what matters, decide together how to respond and keep the sale on track.

What if the appraisal comes in low?

If the buyer is financing, the lender lends based on the appraised value. Options include the buyer covering the gap, meeting in the middle, adjusting the price or challenging the appraisal with better comparable sales.

Can I stay in my home after closing?

Sometimes. A rent-back lets you stay for a set time after closing, if the buyer agrees. It’s negotiated in the offer, and the attorneys put it in writing.

When do I have to move out?

Usually by the final walk-through, just before closing, unless we negotiate a rent-back. The home should be empty and in the condition the contract describes.

What stays with the house?

Items attached to the home usually stay, and anything else is spelled out in the contract. If there’s something you want to take, like a light fixture, tell me before we list.

Is the listing commission negotiable?

Yes. Commission is always negotiable and isn’t set by law. We’ll agree on it in writing in the listing agreement, along with what’s included in your marketing plan.

How long does it take to sell a house in Connecticut?

Getting ready and going live typically takes one to two weeks. Time on the market depends on price, condition and demand; the market updates have current numbers. After an accepted offer, most closings take 30 to 60 days.

What do sellers say about working with me?

• “It was great working with Fred on the sale of our home. He advised on strategies to use for showing and pricing the home to put us in the best position. He kept us informed throughout the process and was very responsive to any questions. Working with Fred, we were able to sell our home at a price and in a time frame that we were very happy with.”

• “It was a pleasure to work with Fred Moore. He was able to address all my questions/concerns throughout the process of selling my home and even answered questions for me that I didn't know I even had. He was always available when I needed him, knowledgeable and considerate of my needs/wants, and committed to getting me the best deal.”

• “His attention to detail and sheer drive made both the home buying & selling processes simple and stress free. At each step of the process he not only provided clear & concise answers to each of our questions, but proactively provided feedback minimizing any guess work.”

Read all reviews on Zillow

Seller guides

• Should you buy first or sell first in the Farmington Valley?

  Sell first if you need the equity or can’t carry two payments; buy first if you can cover both and need to move once.

• How much does it cost to sell a house in Connecticut?

  Agent compensation, state and town conveyance tax, attorney fees and your mortgage payoff, plus prep and moving.

See the October 2026 market update · Simsbury guide · Buying a home in CT

Not legal, tax or lending advice. Talk to a Connecticut real estate attorney, a tax professional or a lender about your situation. Costs and timelines on this page are approximate ranges I’ve seen; they vary by provider, property and loan.