What does it actually cost to sell our house?

A fair question that many agents dodge. Here's the plain-English version:

• Commission. The listing side of the fee, which is negotiable — and in a move-up plan, often reduced when you also buy your next home with me.
• Prep. Small investments with real returns: paint touch-ups, deep cleaning, minor repairs, staging. My fixed-price prep packages start small and are coordinated by me, one call, one invoice — because a home that shows well sells for more.
• Closing costs. Title, taxes, and settlement fees — typically a small percentage of the sale price.
• Your mortgage payoff, which isn't a cost — it's just the loan balance coming off the top.

Everything else on your side is equity — money that walks with you to the next down payment. Before you list, you should see one page: what your home is likely worth, what it will net after every cost, and what that number buys as a down payment on the upgrade. That page is free, and I build it for you personally. Call or text 334-201-1544 or email deangela@heyleo.com and I'll answer it personally — and if you want your real numbers, I'll prepare a free, no-obligation equity report for your home within 48 hours.