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The
BEST way to Sell a Home in the Poconos
Everything You Need to Know to Sell Your Home in the Poconos Mountains of Northeast PA
By Rick Golden, Broker
USA Realty - Pocono Office Feb 19, 2025
Given the high demand and the competition in the Poconos real
estate market, figuring out how to sell a Vacation or Year around home in the Poconos can be complex
and challenging.
However, with the right strategy, the right preparation, and the right seller's agent, homeowners can successfully navigate this wild market and sell their homes for a fair price.
So, what should you know?
PoconosRealEstate.com questioned some of
the top real estate agents in the region to get practical tips and
advice for selling a home here in the Poconos.
Here’s what you should know.
Let's start with the steps to sell your home
Selling a vacation or year around home in the Poconos will involve several steps. First, is the need to
determine the market value of your property and make any repairs or improvements to increase the appeal to potential buyers.
“You will need to de-personalize your home. Take away anything that could turn away
potential buyers and then spruce up anything that exhibits wear and tear,”
agent Alexis Dinger of USA Realty - Pocono Office. “This could be a fresh coat of paint or some caulking replacement in kitchens and bathrooms.”
Next, you’ll want to find a Poconos real estate agent who is experienced in selling homes in your region of the Poconos. They will help you
navigate the complex process.
Once your property is listed, you’ll
receive offers, and negotiations will begin. After you’ve accepted an
offer, you’ll need to complete the necessary paperwork and attend a
closing where the sale will be formalized.
“It’s important to have all community documents, for a home within a community, these typically
consist of community financials, community rules, and
the purchase documents,” continued agent Alexis Dinger of USA Realty. “The due diligence process for the resale certificate can
move quickly when a deal is made, and a contract is signed.”
Throughout the process, you may (but are not required to) work with a Pennsylvania real estate attorney to ensure that the sale is handled legally.
Costs You Should Expect to Pay when selling a Poconos PA home.
As far as costs, you should be aware of all closing costs that will be part of the sale. Those typically include:
Seller fees like: “the broker fees (about 4-6%), transfer taxes, and title and legal fees,” said broker Rick Golden, Broker USA Realty.
Community Resale fees: “The two most common fees are a submission for the "resale certificate" which is a document from the Community that includes financials and rules and regulation” said Golden.
Pennsylvania Transfer Taxes: The transfer tax rate
for a home sale in PA is typically 2% split between buyer and seller. It is based on the sale
price.
Condo / community fees: Golden added, “Condo-Community specific fees can include transfer fees, and other application costs.”
The associated costs could range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to
several thousand dollars. It depends on the unit size and what you want
to achieve.
How to Make Your Home Appealing to Buyers
You only have one chance to make a first impression, and one must
recognize the importance of not turning off a buyer. So, what should you
do when figuring out how to sell a condo?
“One must de-clutter, de-personalize, deep clean and clean windows, remove old carpets,” said agent Mick Feite. “Nothing extra or controversial should be
displayed, i.e., pet bowls and paraphernalia, political posters, and
piles. Ideally, one should stage with modern furniture to show purposes
and the best use of rooms and nooks.”
Plus, putting away personal items helps open up the space, while
fresh paint spruces it up. Light colors and clean lines give the unit a
more streamlined appearance. For instance, try swapping to white bedding
and removing items from the unit that could be considered dated.
“You want to present the space as open while allowing potential buyers to imagine themselves living there,” added Dinger.
Differences From Selling a Property in or out of a community.
The difference between selling a home in a community or one outside of one is how the documents are structured. If you own a home in a community, that means you must supply the buyer with a "resale certificate" This comes from the community and includes current dues owed and the community rules. On the
other hand, a home outside is a private residence that you own entirely without community rules and so the certificate is not requires. So,
how does this affect your sale?
The sale process for a home in a condo or private hunting / fishing community is more complex and can include a board
approval process, where the board reviews the buyer’s information and decides whether to approve the sale.
In contrast, the
sale process for a condo is similar to selling a single-family home, and
the buyer may only needs to be approved by the condominium building’s board IF the
building has a association.
How USA Realty Can Help
USA Realty can be a valuable resource when figuring out how to sell a home or condo in the Poconos. Our home valuation provides an estimated market value for your property, providing you with a
better understanding of the current market conditions and helping you
price your home competitively.
We also offer the services of USA Realty Listing Experts:
who are high-performing, highly regarded agents with expertise across
many Poconos neighborhoods, buildings, and property types. These agents can provide guidance
and support throughout the selling process.
From listing your property
to negotiating offers and closing the sale, USA Realty Experts are there
to help with every aspect of your selling journey.
Have questions about selling?
Reach out to the PoconosRealEstate.com Concierge
Disclaimers: USA Realty Concierge team members are real estate licensees, however
they are not your agents or providing real estate brokerage services on
your behalf until you have listed your home with USA Realty.
USA Realty does not intend to interfere with any agency
agreement you may have with a real estate professional or solicit your
business if you are already under contract to purchase or sell property.
For FSBO postings, the USA Realty Concierge is meant to
provide insight to improve your listing performance on any of our community real estate websites and
may refer you to a real estate professional based on your specific
needs.
USA Realty Valuation is our range estimate for a home’s market
value and is not an appraisal. Please Use it as a starting point to determine
your home's value or your home's monthly rental price.
Call USA Realty Pocono Office at 570-517 2428 for
a free Market Analysis of your home.
If your
lender and the government are encouraging you to sell your
home instead of it being foreclosed on. There are a lot of
benefits for the homeowner like: Less of a negative credit
impact, no repayment or taxing of the (short sale), you can
sell your home and owe nothing even if the sales price is
lower than the amount owed. We can help with a Poconos short
sale.
Selling
your Poconos Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions you
will make in your lifetime. It's important to become informed
about the Poconos real estate market if you are interested
in selling your Poconos Home.
USA Realty has a 54 year history of Selling Poconos Homes. Since our first sale, we've made providing our Poconos home seller clients with personalized service. Our Easy Exit Guarantee makes this clear. If you do not like our service, you can cancel your listing for any reason with just a few days notice. We want you to be satisfied.
We have helped Pocono sellers with the quickest sale for the most money in hundreds of local Poconos neighborhoods.
We've sold homes for clients in:
Arrowhead Lake
Lake Naomi
Locust Lake Village
Snow Ridge
Brier Crest Woods
Mid Lakes
Towamensing Trails
Timber Trails
Big Bass Lake
The Hamlet
Lake in the Clouds
Saw Creek
Pine Ridge
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
Hemlock Farms
Buck Hill Falls
Northridge At Camelback
The Village AT Camelback
Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountain Lake
Lake Wallenpaupack
Brier Hill
Pennsylvania State Forest
Emerald Lakes
Still Water Lakes
Pocono Country Place
Pocono Farms
Mushroom Farms
Pocono Farms East
Mt Pocono
and hundreds of more communities in the Poconos.
If you are selling, USA Realty
has knowledgeable and skilled agents available to assist you
in every aspect of your Poconos Real Estate home Sale.
Contact us at 570-517-2428 or fill out the form below and let us know you want to sell your Poconos Home