List with Confidence. Sell with Success.

When evaluating the best listing agent skills for a real estate agent in Pittsburgh, PA, you want someone who combines technical expertise, local market knowledge, and strong marketing and communication abilities.

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Here's a breakdown of key skills that make a top-performing listing agent in Pittsburgh:

Local Market Mastery

    •    Neighborhood expertise: Understands micro-markets like Mt. Lebanon vs. Highland Park vs. Bloomfield.

    •    Pricing strategy: Knows how to price competitively in areas with varying tax rates and school district desirability.

    •    Familiarity with local housing stock: Many Pittsburgh homes are older (pre-1940s), so agents should know how to handle quirks like knob-and-tube wiring, stone foundations, and narrow driveways.

High-Quality Marketing

    •    Professional photography and drone shots

    •    3D virtual tours: Important for out-of-town buyers relocating to Pittsburgh

    •    Strong listing descriptions that highlight location features like proximity to universities (Pitt, CMU), hospitals (UPMC), or tech companies.

    •    Marketing on Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Facebook, Instagram, and local channels like Nextdoor

Legal & Contract Knowledge

    •    Understands PA-specific seller disclosure rules and Allegheny County real estate transfer taxes

    •    Knows how to handle inspection contingency negotiations (common in Pittsburgh due to older homes)

Strategic Pricing & CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)

    •    Creates data-driven pricing strategies based on:

    •    Active vs sold comps

    •    Days on market

    •    Neighborhood trends

    •    Adjusts for things like city vs suburb pricing, school districts (e.g., Fox Chapel, North Allegheny), and walkability.

Strong Communication

    •    Sets expectations upfront

    •    Provides frequent updates on showing feedback, offers, and market changes

    •    Handles buyers’ agents professionally and ensures smooth communication through closing

Proven Track Record

    •    Demonstrated success selling homes in your area or price range

    •    High list-to-sale price ratio (ideally 98% or higher)

    •    Low average days on market

Staging & Presentation

    •      Home staging advice: Offers staging or partners with stagers who understand what Pittsburgh buyers look for.

    •    Eye for curb appeal: Understands what improvements can increase ROI in local neighborhoods.

Negotiation Expertise

    •    Skilled at navigating multiple offers or tough buyer contingencies.

    •    Can defend pricing when appraisals come in low (a challenge in fast-rising Pittsburgh neighborhoods like East Liberty or Lawrenceville).

Vendor & Contractor Network

    •    Has reliable contacts for pre-listing repairs, photography, staging, inspections, etc.

    •    Can help sellers get a home market-ready quickly and cost-effectively

Bonus: Pittsburgh-Specific Listing Agent Tips

    •    Ability to navigate split municipalities and variable tax structures (e.g., Wilkinsburg has high property taxes)

    •    Understanding of Pittsburgh’s permit and occupancy inspection requirements for sellers

    •    Familiarity with Pittsburgh’s seasonal sales patterns—e.g., fewer buyers in late fall/winter

Selling your home? Choosing the right realtor is key. With a strong track record and deep market insight, I know how to position your home to sell for top dollar. Let’s talk strategy.

Testimonials

  • We could not recommend Raemie enough to guide someone through the house selling process. Selling a home is stressful and our situation was complicated by septic issues that needed addressed in order to sell. Raemie helped guide us through the process and had contacts in every area we needed to address the items we needed to fix. Her kindness, patience and knowledge guided us through a challenging home sale and for that we couldn't be more grateful.

    WS. T.

  • Raemie was phenomenal. We had a nice but average house. The advice that Ramie gave us concerning how to make this house stand out above the pack was extraordinarily helpful. I was most impressed by how "on top" of everything Raemie always was. In this day and age of the recorded message and the three day delay for a returned call, Raemie was practically instantaneous in her response. We ran into issues with carpeting and a failed dye test. Her experience and "can do" attitude guided us to swift and successful completion of the work needed to rectify these matters. Selling and buying a house is stressful. I know because I have been involved in this process several times. Raemie is the most competent and effective agent with whom I have ever worked. When you add to this the fact that she has a warm and friendly attitude; a very pleasant personality, you have a wonderful partner guiding you through this complex process. I have no reservation what so ever in recommending Raemie to anyone involved in buying or selling a house.

    Peter W.

  • Raemie was great! I had to sell my Mother's house because she had to go into assisted living. Raemie listed the house, and my Mother's health went down hill very quickly. My Mother passed away 1 week before the closing and it created many problems. Raemie was very supportive and did everything she could to help with all of the problems that arose.

    Colleen V

  • Raemie is amazing! She made the difficult seem easy and the impossible, not only possible, but inevitable. Raemie guided us through a complex negotiation without stress or drama. Through all of this she was always available and got back to us with complete answers to even the smallest questions. I often began my emails to her by saying, " Just a thought, but if you have time". She always had time. I will not hesitate to recommend her to any friend or family member.

    Pete G.