How to Sell Your House in 2025: The Do's and Dont's featuring Alex Vincent Martelli at Martelli Buyers

July 14, 2025

There’s no shortage of listings this year, and while buyers are coming back to the market, that doesn’t mean selling is easy. “It’s still tough to be a buyer,” Alex said. “People are overwhelmed. They’re asking, ‘How do we know what a good home is?’” Alex outlines how many buyers assume something is wrong with a home if it doesn’t sell at auction, when in reality it may be perfectly fine—and sell within days afterwards in a multi-offer.

July 14, 2025

There’s no shortage of listings this year, and while buyers are coming back to the market, that doesn’t mean selling is easy. “It’s still tough to be a buyer,” Alex said. “People are overwhelmed. They’re asking, ‘How do we know what a good home is?’” Alex outlines how many buyers assume something is wrong with a home if it doesn’t sell at auction, when in reality it may be perfectly fine—and sell within days afterwards in a multi-offer.

James and Mike from Lighthouse Financial sit down with Alex at Martelli Buyers Agents to discuss what today’s buyers are really looking for, which renovations actually add value, and what sellers should absolutely avoid.

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