Would You Ever Sell Before You’re “Ready”? Here’s What I’m Seeing…

[Renee Adams]

Hey BP crew,

Curious to hear your thoughts — especially from builders, small developers, or homeowners who’ve actually done this.

In my market (Atlanta), I’m seeing more owners — and some builders too — testing the waters by listing before they feel 100% “ready.” Sometimes it’s finishing touches that aren’t done, landscaping halfway done, or the staging isn’t final yet.

On one hand, some get offers early and win big. On the other, I’ve seen it cost them money because buyers just can’t “see” the vision.

I’m wondering:
 Would you ever list before you feel the house is 100% show-ready?
Why or why not? What would it take to make that a smart move instead of a mistake?

I’m asking because I see so many great homes lose steam because timing + prep didn’t line up — especially with new builds or major flips.

If you’ve done it, what happened? Did you regret it or did it pay off?

Curious what the BP crowd thinks — drop your stories!
I’ll share a wild one I just saw last month in the comments too.