Thinking about selling? Schedule a no-pressure walkthrough consultation with Aaron to start building your personalized selling plan.

 

If you're thinking about selling your home, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is where to begin. In this video, Aaron Bircher explains the first steps homeowners should take before putting their home on the market and how early planning can make the entire process smoother and more successful.

Aaron Bircher helps homeowners throughout Northwest Iowa, including Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff, Sloan, Salix, Whiting, Onawa, Mapleton, and surrounding communities.

With more than 26 years of experience helping homeowners throughout Northwest Iowa, Aaron focuses on creating a clear, customized plan before listing — so there are no surprises and every decision is intentional.

Step 1: Schedule an Initial Walkthrough Consultation

The first and most important step is scheduling a walkthrough of your home with Aaron. This visit allows homeowners to receive professional guidance on:

  • Current condition and presentation of the property

  • Recommended improvements or updates (if any)

  • Timeline considerations

  • Preparation strategies before listing

This consultation is a preliminary fact-finding meeting designed to help homeowners understand their best next steps before putting the home on the market. There is no charge for this consultation.

Step 2: Plan Your Next Move

Before listing, it’s important to discuss what comes next after your home sells. Aaron helps homeowners evaluate options such as:

  • Buying your next home before selling

  • Selling subject to finding a replacement home

  • Using a bridge loan if needed

  • Planning temporary or interim housing if timing requires

Understanding your transition plan early helps reduce stress and ensures the selling process aligns with your next move.

Step 3: Market Analysis, Pricing, and Listing Strategy Presentation

After the initial walkthrough, Aaron prepares a detailed market analysis and returns to present a customized listing strategy for your home. During this listing presentation, homeowners receive:

  • A detailed market analysis based on recent comparable sales

  • A recommended pricing strategy and positioning guidance

  • Preparation recommendations prior to going live

  • A clear overview of the marketing plan that will be implemented

  • Timeline expectations for launching the listing

This step ensures homeowners fully understand pricing, preparation, and marketing before the property officially enters the market.

Step 4: Professional Marketing Preparation

Once the listing plan is finalized, your home is prepared for market exposure. All residential listings marketed by Aaron Bircher receive:

  • Professional photography

  • Professional video marketing

  • Drone photography and drone video (when applicable)

  • Online marketing across major real estate platforms

  • Monthly open houses for residential listings

These strategies help ensure your property receives strong visibility and qualified buyer attention from the moment it goes live.

Step 5: Launch With a Clear, Confident Strategy

When preparation is complete, your home is introduced to the market with a coordinated marketing rollout designed to generate early attention and buyer activity. Because planning, pricing, and preparation were completed ahead of time, sellers move forward with confidence knowing a clear strategy is already in place.

Start With a Simple First Step

If you are thinking about selling your home — even if you're still months away — the best first step is simply scheduling a walkthrough consultation to begin building a customized plan. Small early decisions often make a big difference in final results.

Ready to start planning your next move? Contact Aaron Bircher directly:

Aaron Bircher
Team Leader & Listing Specialist
📞 712-212-7553
✉️ aaronbircher@kw.com

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