🚀 Maximizing Home Value with Zillow Showcase + Local Real Estate Updates & Collinsville Water Advisory
- Allison Hansen
- Jan 28
- 2 min read
📈 Selling Smarter: Introducing Zillow Showcase Marketing
Are you thinking about selling your home this year? I’m excited to share something new I’m offering to my sellers!
I’m now partnering with Zillow to feature my listings through Zillow Showcase — a premium marketing option used by fewer than 10% of local agents.
What does this mean for sellers?
Priority Placement: Featured listings get prime real estate at the top of Zillow search results.
Enhanced Visual Layout: Immersive media, 3D tours, and high-impact layouts designed to drive more engagement and serious buyer interest.
Higher Sale Price: Zillow data shows that homes marketed with Showcase tend to sell faster and for about 3% higher sale prices on average. That means extra money in your pocket at closing!
It’s just one more way I’m investing in smart, proven marketing to benefit my clients. If you're considering a move this year, I’d love to chat about whether Zillow Showcase makes sense for your home.
👀 Coming Soon Listings (Next 30–60 Days)
I have several exciting properties coming to market over the next couple of months — keep these on your radar!
🏘️ Belleville | Updated Duplex
Vacant and move-in ready! Each side offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, kitchen, and garage. Recent updates include new flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting throughout—an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants.
🏡 Collinsville | 1.5-Story Charmer
This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a 1.5-story layout with tall ceilings, giving it a bright, open feel and plenty of character.
✨ O’Fallon Schools | Fully Updated Home
An immaculately cared-for 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home located in the desirable O’Fallon school district. Highlights include a fenced yard and updates from top to bottom—this one truly checks all the boxes!
📩 Interested in learning more or getting details before these hit the market? Reach out—I’d love to share what’s coming!
💧 Important Local Update: Collinsville Drinking Water Advisory
The City of Collinsville has issued public health guidance regarding elevated levels of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in the community water supply. The city recommends filtering tap water for drinking and cooking until long-term treatment upgrades are completed.
Real Estate Impact & Considerations:
For Sellers: Consider disclosing the current water advisory on the Residential Real Property Disclosure form to protect yourself and maintain transparency with potential buyers.
For Buyers: Factor the cost of adding a certified water filtration system (such as reverse osmosis or PFAS-reducing point-of-use filters) into your budget. Depending on your loan type, lenders may require proof of appropriate filtration or remediation as a financing condition—which can often be negotiated during the contract phase.
Local Water Filtration Provider:
📞 Culligan Water: 618-233-3222
If you have questions about how this advisory impacts your home purchase or sale, I’m here to walk you through it!
You Deserve a Home You Love.
Whether you're looking for expert marketing strategies to sell your home or need guidance navigating local market updates, I'm here to help!
Allison Hansen | Allison Sells Homes
📍 RE/MAX Alliance | 4215 S State Route 159, Suite 3, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
📞 Phone: (618) 604-6370
✉️ Email: allison@allisonsellshomes.com
🌐 Website: www.allisonsellshomes.com
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