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Sell Your Home in Stillwater, MN
Trusted Local Real Estate Expertise by Richard McDonough
Thinking of selling your home in Stillwater, MN? Partner with trusted local expert Richard McDonough for a smooth, confident, and rewarding home-selling experience.
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Sell Your Stillwater Home with Confidence
When it’s time to sell your home, you deserve more than just a “for sale” sign — you deserve a trusted partner who treats you like family. As a long-time Stillwater local and seasoned real estate professional, Richard McDonough understands this market inside and out. From pricing and marketing to negotiation and closing, you’ll have expert guidance at every step.
A Personalized, Proven Approach to Selling
Every home — and every seller — is unique. That’s why Richard’s approach is never one-size-fits-all. His goal is simple: to help you sell quickly, confidently, and for top dollar while minimizing stress along the way.
Strategic Home Pricing
Get a comprehensive market analysis using the latest data and neighborhood trends in Stillwater and nearby communities. Together, we’ll determine a price that attracts serious buyers while maximizing your return.
Professional Home Preparation
First impressions matter. Richard connects you with trusted local stagers, photographers, and contractors to make your home stand out — online and in person.
Comprehensive Marketing Exposure
Your home will shine across multiple platforms — MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, social media, and high-traffic digital channels — reaching motivated buyers locally and beyond.
Expert Negotiation & Guidance
With years of experience and deep local insights, Richard knows how to negotiate confidently and fairly, protecting your interests and helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
Smooth Closing Process
From the offer to the final handshake, you’ll have a dedicated advocate ensuring everything moves seamlessly — paperwork, inspections, and all the fine details handled with care.
1️⃣ How do I determine the right price for my Stillwater home?
Richard provides a custom Comparative Market Analysis based on recent Stillwater sales, property features, and buyer demand.
2️⃣ How long does it take to sell a home in Stillwater, MN?
Most well-priced homes sell within 3–6 weeks. Timing depends on location, price, and market conditions.
3️⃣ What updates or repairs should I make before listing?
Focus on small improvements that add big value — fresh paint, landscaping, and decluttering. Richard will guide you on what truly matters.
4️⃣ What’s the best time of year to sell in Stillwater?
Spring and early summer typically see the most activity, but homes in sought-after areas like Downtown Stillwater sell year-round.
5️⃣ How do professional photos and videos help?
Listings with HD visuals attract more clicks and in-person showings. Buyers want to see themselves living there.
6️⃣ How can I prepare for an open house?
Keep it bright, clean, and welcoming. Remove personal items and highlight your home’s best features — like that St. Croix River view.
7️⃣ What sets Richard apart from other agents?
Local expertise, clear communication, and genuine care for his clients. Sellers trust him to treat their homes as if they were his own.
REVIEWS
Your neighbors have (only) good things to say about Richard McDonough
When you choose to work with Richard McDonough, you're setting yourself up to win in today's market.
Thank you Richard!! It always has been, and I'm sure always will be a great experience doing business with you. I appreciate everything you've done for us recently and in the past and will continue to refer you to family and friends at every opportunity. Thanks again Richard, you are one of a kind
Richard was amazing in discerning what we found important and highlighting homes that fit our family. Zoom calls, live Facebook walkthroughs, immediate responses in email and text. He didn t just sell us a house - he partnered with us to really find a place we can call home.
Working with Richard was a joy he was always available via phone and email. The pictures of the house where so good even though we still had renters in the place he worked around the items they had in the house and was able to do a great job for us. If your looking at selling your home I would say give him a call.
Richard made the process of home selling extremely easy and seamless. The entire transaction was professionally handled, and Richard's knowledge and experience was a great asset to make the sale move so quickly. Sotheby's International Real Estate's high-quality reputation is a great asset to have, especially with through our local Real Estate Agent, Richard McDonough.
Richard was persistent and committed to finding us a perfect new home. In this tight market, he landed us a wonderful house using his connections to help us avoid a competition (that we surely would have lost using a VA loan). Wouldn't be homeowners without him!
Richard McDonough is the consummate realtor from the initial contact to the closing of the property. He communicates regularly with the buyer/seller and is always available for questions. Richard goes the 'extra mile' for his customers and is willing to assist when needed (Example: moving furniture to a garage to facilitate a donation to Bridging.) I would highly recommend Richard McDonough for realtor services.
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