Ready to make a move? Here’s how to maximize your home’s value this summer.

There’s nothing sweeter than selling your home while the market is hot. Summer offers a unique advantage: buyers are motivated to move before fall, homes show beautifully with longer daylight hours, and outdoor spaces make a big impact.

Follow the steps below to prep your home for sale and maximize its value this summer!

Tips to get your home market-ready:

  • Boost your curb appeal

    First impressions matter. Mow the lawn, add fresh mulch, power wash the driveway, and consider colorful flowers or new house numbers to instantly make your home more inviting.

  • Declutter and depersonalize

    Buyers want to picture themselves in the space—not you. Remove personal photos, excess decor, and streamline furniture to make every room feel larger and more welcoming.

  • Deep clean everything

    A spotless home sells faster. Pay attention to overlooked details like baseboards, windows, light switches, and vents. A fresh, clean home signals to buyers that it’s been well cared for.

  • Highlight outdoor spaces

    Summer buyers love patios, decks, and yards. Clean and stage these areas with outdoor furniture or planters to show off your home’s entertaining potential.

  • Make minor repairs

    Fix dripping faucets, squeaky doors, and chipped paint. Small fixes can make a big difference in how buyers perceive the overall condition of your home.

  • Use natural light

    Natural light sells. Clean the windows, open the curtains, and replace any dim or burned-out bulbs to make your home feel bright and welcoming.

  • Neutralize paint colors

    Bold or highly personalized wall colors can turn buyers away. A fresh coat of neutral paint (think soft grays, beiges, or warm whites) can make your home feel larger, brighter, and move-in ready.

  • Stage for success

    Professional staging—or even simple DIY staging—can help buyers envision the lifestyle your home offers. Focus on key spaces like the living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom, keeping layouts open and furniture scaled appropriately to show off each room’s best features.

  • Work with an expert

    A customized pricing and marketing strategy can be the difference between sitting on the market and selling quickly at top dollar. I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Selling doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

It just takes the right partner.

As one of Central Ohio’s top-ranked real estate teams, The Willcut Group offers years of experience helping homeowners sell with confidence — providing expert insight, personalized strategy, and a seamless, full-service approach — so you can focus on what’s next while I handle the details.

Why sellers choose to work with us.

  • Top 1% of agents in Central Ohio

    Backed by years of experience and results, I’m proud to be consistently ranked among the top-performing agents in the region.

  • Custom marketing plans for every listing

    Your home is unique, and your marketing should be too. I tailor every strategy to maximize impact and reach the right buyers.

  • Extensive market knowledge.

    We provide valuable insights and guidance to help you navigate the local real estate market effectively.

  • Custom marketing plans for every listing

    Your home is unique, and your marketing should be too. I tailor every strategy to maximize impact and reach the right buyers.

  • Stress-free transactions

    We have high success rates in both buying and selling properties, demonstrating our ability to deliver results that exceed client expectations.

  • Clear, consistent communication every step of the way

    From our first meeting to final closing, I keep you informed, prepared, and confident throughout the entire process.

See what our clients have to say:

  • “The Willcut Group was awesome. Their knowledge of the housing market is as good as it gets. The responsiveness for any questions were top notch as well. I've worked with many real estate agents in the past, and his attention to detail, communication skills, and overall helpfulness definitely sets him apart from the rest. The Willcut Group made us clients for life.”

    - Ryan C.

  • "The Willcut Group is an amazing real estate group. They helped me buy and sell several properties. Their timely in his communication and it a great advocate for you as their client."

    - Rachel K.

  • "The Willcut Group was the listing team for my house. Their approach to selling got me over 30 showings in the first 48 hours of being listed. And their negotiation skills got be well above my original asking price. Selling a home can be stressful. I've had realtors in the past that leave you guessing the status of a sale. They were great at communication and kept me up-to-date through the entire process!"

    - Bryan G.

  • "The Willcut Group represented us in the re-listing of our Italian Village condo upon expiration of our contract with another realtor. We were attracted by their hyper-local neighborhood knowledge, social media marketing strategies, interpersonal demeanor, and many other aspects that ultimately resulted in a successful, pain-free sale. Definitely felt we retained the upper hand when dealing with counters and remedy requests. Also have utilized many their vender recommendations for ancillary services (house cleaning, carpentry, etc), all of which were top-notch, as you’d expect from such an awesome operation."

    - Parker S.

  • "The Willcut Group was incredibly knowledgeable of the current market and did an excellent job with contracts and negotiations as the process continued. I couldn't be happier with the whole process and how smoothly everything went, all thanks to them. I will definitely be using him for any home sale or purchase in the future."

    - Will M.

  • "The Willcut Group knew the market well. Roger and his team did excellent pre-staging/listing work, resulting in a sale/close within 4 weeks at or above our desired price. With this fore knowledge we were able to quickly move out and prepare the property for photos and listing. He even assisted with identifying some individuals who would maintain the yard and assist with minor repairs."

    - Claire A.

  • "The Willcut Group represented us in selling our home in Dublin. Great negotiation skills and prompt follow-up. We would highly recommend them as your listing agent!"

    - Lisa R.

  • "The Willcut Group has helped me for several home transactions now and it is a pleasure to work with them. They have extensive knowledge of the Short North, Victorian and Italian Village area, where I purchased my new home. I highly recommend them."

    - Gaslin R.

  • "The Willcut Group was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Came to the initial meeting with research and recommendations. We were in complete agreement and able to list right away. We were in contract at list price within two days after about 20 showings. They negotiated three offers to their best positions before bringing to us. The easiest house sale we've ever had!"

    - Marsha R.

  • "The Willcut Group worked hard to sell our home in Columbus Ohio and did a good job. They made the process very easy. I would recommend Roger to anyone looking for a professional real estate agent."

    - DJ

  • "The Willcut Group knew the market well, and assisted in the quick sale of our house and the quick purchase of the new one. Roger and his staff responded relatively quickly to questions and made the entire process so easy with very little stress."

    - Kelly L.

  • "The Willcut Group has a command of the market and works hard to achieve results. Professional and respectful with every interaction. We were not successful in selling our home prior to contracting with them. Their marketing approach made the difference and gave us confidence."

    - Justin L.

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