Good Living CT, at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, we’re more than just real estate agents—we’re your dedicated partners in buying and selling homes across Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
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Southbury Office Grand Opening. Great turn out and a great day! @gaetanomarra.homes
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Not every dollar you put into your home comes back dollar-for-dollar in resale value. It’s true here in Connecticut.
A new roof, updated furnace, newer electrical, plumbing, or structural repairs are important—but those items usually protect your value more than increase it.
Why? Because buyers expect the major syst…
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No feedback from the buyer’s agent? Don’t spiral. 👇
A lot of the time, buyer agents shouldn’t put detailed feedback in writing because of:
✅ liability risk (“it’s on the record”)
✅ Fair Housing concerns
✅ protecting the buyer’s strategy
✅ tighter compliance in today’s market
✅ and honestly… most feedback is vague nois…
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One of the biggest mistakes home sellers make is thinking price is just a number.
It’s not. It’s a strategy.
When it comes to pricing a home for sale, there are really only 3 options:
You can overprice and hope, price at market and compete, or price slightly under market value to create urgency.
Each approach has a …
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Congratulations to Eddie. In the Top 25 in Units sold for 2025 in the Better Homes and Gardens Network. Hard work and perseverance. #topagent #connecticutrealestate #realtorlife #connecticutrealestate #goodlivingct
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Looking to rent an apartment or home? 🏠 your credit is important and it’s not the only thing that matters. Strong finances, like steady income, good rent history and overall good credit profile are also important. #connecticutrealestate #ctrentals #themoreyouknow🌈⭐️ #fairfieldcountyrealestate
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Dad jokes with Eddie. Happy Sunday everyone. Enjoy the laughs. #dadjokes
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New law in the Rental market in Connecticut. Effective April 1, 2026 landlords must provide a Standardized Rental Terms Summary Form. dm me Form and I will send you copy so you can be compliant #connecticut #ctrentals #goodlivingct #newlaws #connecticutrealestate
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Love old houses. While visiting an old home. This door still had it original door bell. So cute and fun. #oldhouse #connecticutrealestate
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Learn the 4 Cs when making an offer. This is how we help our buyers make an offer. Looking to purchase a home in 2026. Contact us and we can help you with making your dream of homeownership happen. #connecticutrealestate #goodlivingct #topagent
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Buyers aren't just asking what a home costs. They are asking what it costs to live in it? Asking the right questions can help you understand your budget and ehat to expect after you close on your home. Have questions on home buying. Send us a DM and we can help with the questions you have.
goodlivingct
Southbury Office Grand Opening. Great turn out and a great day! @gaetanomarra.homes
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Not every dollar you put into your home comes back dollar-for-dollar in resale value. It’s true here in Connecticut.
A new roof, updated furnace, newer electrical, plumbing, or structural repairs are important—but those items usually protect your value more than increase it.
Why? Because buyers expect the major systems and structural components of a home to be in good working order.
What drives value most? Comparable sales, location, condition, layout, upgrades, and current buyer demand.
That’s why pricing a home takes more than receipts. It takes strategy, experience, and real market data.
Thinking about selling? DM us HOME VALUE and we’ll help you understand what adds value, what maintains value, and how to position your home to sell smarter.
Eddie Gutierrez & Cynthia Lucero
Brokers | GoodLivingCT Team
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes
#HomeValue #HomeSellerTips #ConnecticutRealEstate #CTRealEstate #FairfieldCountyRealEstate
goodlivingct
No feedback from the buyer’s agent? Don’t spiral. 👇
A lot of the time, buyer agents shouldn’t put detailed feedback in writing because of:
✅ liability risk (“it’s on the record”)
✅ Fair Housing concerns
✅ protecting the buyer’s strategy
✅ tighter compliance in today’s market
✅ and honestly… most feedback is vague noise
Remember: No feedback is feedback. If they toured and didn’t write, it wasn’t a fit—price, condition, layout, or location.
Want a quick listing audit based on what the market is actually saying (showings, offers, days on market, positioning)?
DM SELL.
#ConnecticutRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #FairfieldCountyCT #NewHavenCountyCT #ListingAgent RealEstateStrategy SellerTips OpenHouse PricingStrategy RealEstateAdvice
goodlivingct
One of the biggest mistakes home sellers make is thinking price is just a number.
It’s not. It’s a strategy.
When it comes to pricing a home for sale, there are really only 3 options:
You can overprice and hope, price at market and compete, or price slightly under market value to create urgency.
Each approach has a different objective.
Each comes with tradeoffs.
And each can affect your showings, offers, days on market, and final sale price.
That’s why one of the most important questions to ask before listing is:
What pricing strategy makes the most sense for my home in today’s market?
If you’re preparing to sell your home in Connecticut, pricing correctly from day one can make a major difference in the outcome.
#HomeSellingTips #HowToSellYourHouse #PricingAHomeForSale #RealEstateTips #ConnecticutHomes FairfieldCountyCT NewHavenCountyCT ListingStrategy SellAHouse HomeSellerAdvice
goodlivingct
Congratulations to Eddie. In the Top 25 in Units sold for 2025 in the Better Homes and Gardens Network. Hard work and perseverance. #topagent #connecticutrealestate #realtorlife #connecticutrealestate #goodlivingct
Congrats Eddie!
goodlivingct
Looking to rent an apartment or home? 🏠 your credit is important and it’s not the only thing that matters. Strong finances, like steady income, good rent history and overall good credit profile are also important. #connecticutrealestate #ctrentals #themoreyouknow🌈⭐️ #fairfieldcountyrealestate
goodlivingct
Dad jokes with Eddie. Happy Sunday everyone. Enjoy the laughs. #dadjokes
goodlivingct
New law in the Rental market in Connecticut. Effective April 1, 2026 landlords must provide a Standardized Rental Terms Summary Form. dm me Form and I will send you copy so you can be compliant #connecticut #ctrentals #goodlivingct #newlaws #connecticutrealestate
goodlivingct
Love old houses. While visiting an old home. This door still had it original door bell. So cute and fun. #oldhouse #connecticutrealestate
goodlivingct
Learn the 4 Cs when making an offer. This is how we help our buyers make an offer. Looking to purchase a home in 2026. Contact us and we can help you with making your dream of homeownership happen. #connecticutrealestate #goodlivingct #topagent
goodlivingct
Buyers aren't just asking what a home costs. They are asking what it costs to live in it? Asking the right questions can help you understand your budget and ehat to expect after you close on your home. Have questions on home buying. Send us a DM and we can help with the questions you have.