Sioux Empire Real Estate Guides | Lacie Packard

Guides

Buying & Selling Guides

Straight answers to the questions I hear most from buyers and sellers across the Sioux Empire.

Choosing an agent

What to look for and what to ask before you hire a real estate agent anywhere in the Sioux Empire.

Cost to sell in SD

A plain-English breakdown of the costs of selling a home in South Dakota: agent compensation, the state transfer fee, property taxes, title, and more.

Cost to buy in SD

A plain-English breakdown of the costs of buying a home in South Dakota: down payment, earnest money, inspections, closing costs, and more.

First-time buyer guide

A step-by-step guide for first-time home buyers in Sioux Falls and the Sioux Empire: budget, pre-approval, buyer programs, offers, inspections, and closing day.

Moving to Sioux Falls

Thinking about moving to Sioux Falls, SD? What to know about the city, the small towns around it, schools, commutes, and how to buy a home from out of town.

Selling a luxury home

How to sell a high-end home in Sioux Falls and the Sioux Empire: pricing with fewer comparable sales, premium marketing, staging, privacy, and showings.

Buying acreage or a rural home

What to check before buying an acreage or country home near Sioux Falls: wells, septic systems, surveys, zoning, roads, internet, and financing.

Build new or buy existing

Building new vs. buying an existing home in the Sioux Empire: cost, timeline, customization, lots, and why you still want an agent and an inspection on new construction.

Downsizing your home

Thinking about downsizing in the Sioux Empire? How to plan the timing, sort a lifetime of belongings, pick your next home, and sell with less stress.

Home seller guide

A step-by-step guide to selling a home in Sioux Falls and the Sioux Empire: timing, pricing, getting ready, the required disclosure form, showings, offers, and closing.

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