Fiona's Insights

The Art of Pricing Your Home to Sell

Determining the right price for your home is complicated. It’s a balancing act. You don’t want to price so low that you are leaving money on the table, but you can’t go so high that would-be buyers are turned off. Pricing your home is part art, part science, and part psychology. It is also the...

Fiona Dogan’s Complete Guide to Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing your home is a significant life decision, filled with both excitement and challenges. Whether you’re an empty nester, newly single, or simply seeking a simpler lifestyle, downsizing requires careful advance planning and expert guidance. I’m a highly successful, seasoned real estate agent with Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Rye, New York. My...

Top 5 Outdoor Home Improvements to Boost Your Property’s Value

At this time of year, the outside beckons. As we spend more time outdoors, homeowners often consider outdoor home improvements, including upgrading amenities to reflect the activities they enjoy indoor spaces during the colder months. We’re not just talking about a gas grill on the patio; far more elaborate open-air amenities are on the rise....

Tips for Selling Your Home This Spring

With daffodils in bloom, spring is the best time to list your home for sale. A small investment of time and money can make your house stand out from the crowd and help attract multiple buyers, increasing your chances for a quick sale. What to do first? Check for problems and make repairs. Potential homebuyers...

8 New Year’s Resolutions for Serious Home Sellers

If you are thinking of selling your home this year, here are some tips you may want to consider before putting your house on the market: • Think about listing your home in January. Traditionally, sellers have timed the marketing of their homes to coincide with the spring months of March and April. However, sellers...

How to Navigate Selling a Family Home With Several Stakeholders

Selling a family home is never easy. Add multiple stakeholders into the mix, and the process can become even more complex — layered with emotions, opinions, and priorities. But for a seasoned agent like Fiona, these challenges are all in a day’s work. She excels at striking the perfect balance, ensuring every voice is heard...