Wilton, CT Seller Success Story
$250,001 Over Asking
in 8 Days
88 Drum Hill Road · Wilton, CT
$1,999,999
List Price
$2,250,000
Sale Price
$250,001
Over Asking
8
Days to Contract
This Sale Didn't Happen by Accident
When the sellers at 88 Drum Hill Road chose Judy Michaelis to represent their home, there was no “list it and hope for the best.” Judy built a detailed strategy from day one — and that strategy is why her clients walked away with a quarter of a million dollars more than their asking price.
Here’s how it happened.
Judy Built Anticipation Before a Single Showing
Every serious buyer in this market starts their search online. So before the front door opened to anyone, Judy made sure this home would stop them mid-scroll.
She brought in professional photography and cinematic video, then launched the property as a “Coming Soon” listing — giving qualified buyers time to prepare and creating genuine excitement before showings even began.
When showings opened that Thursday, the response was immediate. By Saturday, Judy had a strong offer in hand — well over asking — and she recognized the momentum for what it was: leverage. She called for highest and best, and the multiple competitive bids that followed proved her pricing strategy had worked exactly as planned.
The Highest Offer Isn't Always the Best Offer
It’s something Judy tells her sellers early and often: the strongest offer is the one most likely to actually close. A sky-high number means nothing if the deal falls apart at inspection, financing, or appraisal.
Working closely with her clients, Judy evaluated every proposal carefully — not just the price, but the full picture. Financial strength. Contingencies. Contract terms. Buyer reliability. Speed to close.
The offer Judy and her sellers chose wasn’t just the strongest financially — it was the most certain path to the closing table. That distinction matters more than most people realize.
Why Strategy Matters More Than a Sign in the Yard
A home is typically a family’s largest financial asset. And the difference between a good sale and a great one almost always comes down to the plan behind it — pricing that attracts competition instead of chasing the market, marketing that creates urgency, and negotiation that protects the seller all the way to the closing table.
That’s what Judy Michaelis delivers. It’s what she’s done as the #1 listing agent in Westport from 2016 through 2026, and it’s exactly what she brought to her clients at 88 Drum Hill Road in Wilton.
The results speak for themselves.
Thinking About Selling?
Whether you’re ready to list or just curious about your home’s value, Judy would love to have a conversation. No pressure — just honest guidance.
Judy Michaelis · judymichaelis.com