Resources
Tools, guides, and a printable plan.
Everything here is free: the team's guides on the main site, the market reading we recommend, and two printable sheets you can tape to the fridge and actually use.
Start with these
On the main site, livinginkentuckyteam.com
Selling in Kentucky
The team's core guide to listing a home in Bowling Green and across South Central Kentucky.
Read the guide
Land & Acreage
From building lots to working farms: how we market land, acreage, and rural properties.
Read the guide
Lifestyles
City living, acreage, equestrian, waterfront, and more, matched to how you actually live.
Read the guide
Video Library
Town tours and relocation guides from the Living in Kentucky Team YouTube channel.
Read the guide
Fresh reading for sellers
How to choose the right listing agent
The questions to ask, the marketing evidence to look for, and how to judge an agent's local track record before you sign.
What the Zillow settlement means for sellers
A jargon-free explainer of how the 2024 commission changes reshaped buyer's agent compensation, and what to understand going in.
Why video marketing sells homes faster
How tour video, aerial footage, and 3D walkthroughs help buyers self-qualify, and why that shortens time on market.
How much is my Bowling Green home worth?
What goes into a real valuation: comps, condition, buyer demand, and pricing strategy. An invitation to get your number.
Warren County market update
A general, point-in-time snapshot of how long homes are taking to sell and how close to asking, with a Get Local Updates signup.
Questions sellers actually ask
Straight answers about selling your home.
The questions we hear most from homeowners in Bowling Green, Warren County, and South Central Kentucky, answered plainly, with the deeper reading linked where it lives.
How do you choose the best listing agent in Bowling Green?
What should I look for when hiring a Realtor to sell my home?
How much is a home in Warren County worth?
What makes a real estate marketing strategy effective?
How do you sell a luxury home, farm, or acreage in South Central Kentucky?
What should I do before listing my home?
How can I maximize my net proceeds?
How can a Realtor reach buyers relocating to Kentucky?
What does the Zillow settlement mean for me as a seller?
The printable playbook
The roadmap and the prep cheatsheet, on paper
Print both sheets or save them as PDFs. They are designed to be taped to the inside of a cabinet door and actually used.
Living in Kentucky Team · eXp Realty
The 9-Step Seller Roadmap
From first call to closing day
- 1
Discovery conversation
Timeline, goals, and what the sale needs to do for you.
- 2
Valuation & pricing strategy
Comparables, buyer-reach analysis, and an honest recommended range.
- 3
Pre-listing preparation
Staging consult, repairs, and the room-by-room prep checklist.
- 4
Media production
Photography, video, aerial footage, and the 3D walking tour.
- 5
Marketing launch
Custom listing website, full syndication, and social campaigns.
- 6
Showings, on a schedule
The six-step showing process, coordinated around your windows.
- 7
Offers & negotiation
Every offer scored across 22 points before you decide.
- 8
Contract management
Inspections, appraisal, and deadlines, all tracked to closing.
- 9
Closing & beyond
Closing-day walkthrough, then Client for Life follow-through.
Melissa Albert · (270) 743-9975 · hello@livinginkentuckyteam.com
KY 221423 · TN 359065
Living in Kentucky Team · eXp Realty
Home Prep Cheatsheet
Room by room, before the photos
Curb appeal
- Freshly mowed lawn, trimmed edges, and weeded beds
- Front door cleaned or refreshed; hardware polished
- Gutters cleared, siding and windows spot-cleaned
- Porch staged with a simple chair or planter
Entry & foyer
- Light switches and doors wiped clean
- Shoes, coats, and clutter stored out of sight
- One fresh accent, like a small vase or lamp
- Entry mat clean and welcoming
Living & dining
- Furniture arranged for easy flow; rooms look open
- Personal photos and collectibles packed or neutralized
- Fresh linens or throws in neutral tones
- Lamps on for every photo and showing
Kitchen
- Counters cleared except staged items
- Cabinets and appliance fronts wiped; handles aligned
- Sink spotless; dishes never left out
- Refrigerator cleaned of magnets, papers, and clutter
Bathrooms
- All surfaces, mirrors, and fixtures wiped dry
- Personal care items stored away
- Fresh folded towels and an empty toiletries shelf
- Toilet lids down; exhaust fan quiet and clean
Bedrooms
- Beds made with neutral bedding every single day
- Closets thinned to 70%; doors always closed
- Floor clutter cleared; curtains opened for light
- Kids' rooms tidied with toys in bins
Storage & garage
- Attic, basement, and garage clear of packed clutter
- Workbench and shelves organized; floor swept
- Tools and supplies put away before showings
- Keep 30% of storage visibly open for buyers
Exterior & systems
- HVAC filters fresh; thermostat set to comfortable
- Light bulbs everywhere, including the garage
- Trash cans hidden; pet areas spotless
- Noticeable repairs done before photos, not after
Tip: stage with the day's strongest light. Open every curtain, switch on every lamp, and take photos only when the home is showroom-ready.
Want the plan for your home?
We will walk your address through the same roadmap and hand you the personalized version, free.