Our clients owned this head-turning 7-acre estate for 40 years. During this stretch, they lovingly undertook 3 major renovations — including a facelift transforming it into the Italianate manor it is today, a sweeping expansion, and the addition of a lofty guest house, studio, & custom garage. The only problem? As unique as the property was, when my clients attempted to sell several times over the past decade with the help of some of the area’s top brokers, they came up empty. In fact, the property once sat on the market for an entire year.
When we took over this listing in late 2024, the first thing we did was size up the main issue standing in the way of the sale: signs of visible disrepair. From a broken window to dead bugs and the smell of gas, the home was in dire need of some TLC. Enter the Skyline Group’s meticulous attention to detail — we re-painted and cleaned up throughout, fixed the gas leak, re-graded the driveway, and brought in a landscaping team to maximize the property’s curb appeal. Perhaps most importantly, though, we spent the money to professionally stage the main spaces, took showstopping photography, and shot immersive videos punctuated by dynamic aerial footage. Then we launched a listing campaign that turned heads right out of the gate. As part of our comprehensive strategy, we hosted a catered open house brunch complete with mimosas, showcased the property all over social media, incorporated digital advertising, leveraged a custom QR code directing onlookers to the listing website, and targeted every local agent — plus 15,000 Compass agents around the entire East Coast — through email marketing.
We spent 3+ months getting this property 100% ready for market — and it showed. Not only did we secure 2 offers, but we officially sold within just 2 weeks of listing: a feat that some of the area’s top agents hadn’t been able to accomplish in years. The sellers were beyond relieved to finally close this chapter so they could focus on spending time with their grandkids, enjoying their travels, and living the next phase of their lives to the fullest.
“As an out of state seller, Mike went the extra mile to ensure that needed service people could access the property. He was respectful of my positions and requests, always pleasant and professional. He was excellent at keeping me informed of his progress on the marketing plan and reported upon each showing.
I have bought and sold many properties, and can honestly say that Mike is an outstanding realtor to have at your side.”
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