Lacy Peacock

Bucks County and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, along with the nearby Philadelphia suburbs — including Doylestown, Newtown, Warrington, Chalfont, Perkasie, New Hope, Lansdale, Hatfield, Colmar, Montgomeryville, Towamencin, Kulpsville, Line Lexington, Penllyn and Rydal.

Ask each agent how they arrived at their price recommendation, what they would change about the home before it goes to market, how they handle inspection negotiations, and how often you will hear from them. Compare the reasoning you get back rather than the promises. I would rather earn your business by showing my thinking than by claiming to be the best.

It is a written read on what your home would likely do in today's market: the comparable sales behind the number, the competition you would list against, the preparation most likely to return more than it costs, and the timing considerations specific to your street. It is a working document, not a sales pitch, and there is no obligation attached.

No. Many of the people I work with start a year or more before any transaction. A strategy session is a working conversation about pricing, timing or whether to move at all, with no obligation attached.

Yes, regularly. First-time buyers get the same preparation and attention as any other client, plus plain-language explanation at every step and referrals to lenders, inspectors and attorneys so you can compare for yourself.

The agent role covers representation in a transaction — listing, showing, offers and negotiation. The advisory role happens around that: pricing and timing strategy, what a renovation is likely to return, whether to rent or sell a property, and how a small residential portfolio might be sequenced. I do both, and the advising often comes first.

Commission is negotiable and agreed in writing before any work begins, whether you are buying or selling. Before you commit to anything I will walk you through an estimate of costs so there are no surprises at settlement.