By Adam Chubbuck
Navy Veteran | #18 Ranked Maryland Realtor (54 Sales, $28M+ Volume in 2025)
Team Leader – Team Alpha Charlie at Douglas Realty | Top 0.5% Statewide
There are only three things that truly sell a home:
Price. Condition. Location.
I can’t change your location.
I can help you improve condition—staging, updates, curb appeal, deep cleaning.
But the single biggest lever for a fast, profitable sale in today’s market?
Price.
And the moment that matters most is the first 7–14 days after your home hits the market.
Why the First Two Weeks Are Make-or-Break in 2026
Buyer excitement peaks right when a new listing goes live. That’s when:
- Searches are fresh
- Alerts are triggered
- Agents are actively showing clients new inventory
- Emotional momentum is highest
If your home generates strong showings and offers in that first window, you’re far more likely to sell quickly and at (or above) your target price.
But if it doesn’t get traction early, psychology shifts fast. Buyers start asking:
“What’s wrong with it?”
“Why is it still here?”
That perception can lead to:
- Longer days on market
- Price reductions
- Fewer showings
- Lower final offers
In Anne Arundel County’s current balanced market (inventory up 18–22% YoY per Bright MLS early 2026), this effect is amplified. Homes priced correctly from day one are still selling in 5–10 days at or above list. Homes that miss the early window often sit 45–60+ days.
My Proven Launch Strategy (What I Do for Every Seller)
- Precision Pricing from Day One We ignore active listings (which are often “aspirational”) and focus on recent sold comps (last 30–60 days). We price strategically—sometimes 2–3% below market value—to create urgency and multiple offers.
- Elite Presentation & Marketing Professional photography, drone shots, 3D tours, targeted social ads, and MLS optimization ensure maximum exposure right out of the gate.
- Aggressive First-Two-Week Plan Grouped showings, flexible access, pre-negotiated offer deadlines, and clear communication keep momentum high.
When we launch correctly, the goal isn’t just to list—it’s to sell fast and strong.
Real Results from My Sellers in 2025–2026
- Average days on market: 6
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102%
- Many homes received multiple offers in the first week
“Adam priced our Pasadena home perfectly in a rising-inventory market—sold in 5 days for $40K over asking!”
— The Miller Family, Pasadena
Ready to Launch Your Sale the Right Way?
Don’t let your home miss the most powerful selling window of the year.
The best time to get the strategy right is before you go live—not after it’s been sitting.
Text “LAUNCH” to 443-347-6692 for a free, no-obligation first-two-week sale strategy session and pricing analysis tailored to your Pasadena, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Severn, or Odenton home.
Let’s make your sale fast, strong, and stress-free in 2026.
— Adam Chubbuck
Team Alpha Charlie | Douglas Realty
Serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, PG County & Beyond 
P.S. Price, condition, location.
We can fix two of them.
Let’s nail the one that matters most—before day one.
