Buying and selling distinctive Pittsburgh homes
Get practical help evaluating a property, preparing a home for market, and planning your next move with Logan Showalter.
Choosing the right property
Location, layout, condition, and maintenance matter alongside finishes and architecture.
We’ll discuss how you plan to use the home, what you want to keep, and what you may want to change. My design perspective can help you evaluate those choices alongside the practical costs.
For sellers
Preparing your home for sale
We’ll assess your home’s condition and presentation, then agree on preparation that fits your timing and budget.
- Review condition and presentation.Walk through the home together, identify its strongest features, and consider the maintenance or presentation questions a buyer may raise.
- Choose the preparation that fits.Discuss paint, lighting, furnishings, landscaping, and repairs in the context of your timing and resources. Recommendations are specific to the property.
- Plan photography and marketing.Plan photography and marketing around the spaces and details that make the home distinctive. The scope, channels, and any outside services are agreed with you.
- Connect presentation with pricing.Review relevant comparable properties, current competition, and the home’s condition to develop a pricing discussion grounded in the market.
- Keep communication direct.Talk through showing feedback, offers, contingencies, and next steps so you can make informed decisions as the sale progresses.
For buyers
Evaluating a home
Location
Start with your regular destinations, preferred setting, and the practical routes between them. A neighborhood name can only tell part of the story.
Condition and layout
Consider the floor plan, systems, outdoor space, and renovation history. We can identify questions to bring to qualified inspectors or other specialists.
Potential improvements
Discuss what you love now and what you may want to change. Potential improvements should be explored alongside feasibility, cost, and any required approvals.
Explore local areas
Explore city streets in Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, woodland settings in Fox Chapel, and the village of Sewickley. These guides help you compare everyday amenities and property considerations across a range of homes and price points.
Discuss your next move
Tell me about the home you’re considering, the property you may sell, or the details you want to get right.
