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Selling Tips

Another Listing, Another Opportunity

Written by Kim Donahue, REALTOR® with Medway Realty | 30+ Years of Real Estate Experience · Updated August 9, 2026

It's Sunday, August 9, 2026, and while many people are enjoying a slow morning, I'm getting ready for another listing appointment.

This one is special because we're bringing an incredible property back to the market.

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from homeowners is this:

"If it didn't sell the first time, there must be something wrong with the house."

The truth is that many times there isn't anything wrong with the property at all. Sometimes the timing was off. Sometimes the marketing strategy missed the mark. Sometimes the price wasn't aligned with the market. Occasionally, a property simply wasn't presented in a way that allowed buyers to see its full potential.

Today, we'll be going over every detail together.

We'll review the marketing strategy, complete the photography checklist, sign the final paperwork, discuss pricing, and make sure this home is positioned to stand out from the competition.

In today's market, strategy matters more than ever.

The market has shifted, and buyers have changed their behavior. They have more information available to them than ever before. They have more homes to choose from, and they're taking their time before making decisions.

That doesn't mean homes aren't selling.

They absolutely are.

In fact, I'm seeing properties move faster when they are properly prepared, strategically priced, professionally marketed, and presented in a way that captures buyers' attention from the very first photograph.

That's where experience makes a difference.

There is no magic wand. There is no secret formula. There is simply a proven process that involves preparation, patience, persistence, and a willingness to adjust when necessary.

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Every home has a story.

Every seller has a goal.

Every property deserves a customized approach.

Before any home officially goes live, I ask myself a few important questions:

Have we addressed every concern a buyer might have?

Does the photography showcase the home's best features?

Is the price supported by the current market?

Have we created a marketing plan that reaches buyers where they are?

Have we positioned the property to stand out from the competition?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then we keep working.

My clients deserve more than simply placing a sign in the yard and hoping for the best.

They deserve communication.

They deserve honesty.

They deserve guidance.

Most of all, they deserve someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to help them accomplish their goals.

I'm excited about this one because I know what this property has to offer, and I know that with the right strategy in place, we can get it sold.

Stay tuned.

We'll be bringing this beautiful property back to the market very soon, and I can't wait to share it with all of you.

If your home didn't sell the first time, don't give up. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective, a new strategy, and someone willing to look at things differently.

As I always say, I'm not here simply to sell houses.

I'm here to help people move forward.

— Kim Donahue

Your Realtor with a Heart to Serve

Consultation: https://www.kimsellssarasota.com

Phone: 941-724-2587

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