Thinking about selling your home in Putnam County? I’m Sherry Wiggs, a Listing Specialist and Luxury Home Agent with Houlihan Lawrence. I have 20+ years of experience, I rank in the top 1% of Westchester County agents by sales volume, and I represent sellers throughout Putnam County as well.

Selling a Home in Putnam County, NY

Putnam draws a different buyer than lower Westchester. Many are moving north for more land, lake and river settings, and more house for the money, while keeping a workable commute on the Harlem or Hudson Line, the Taconic, or I-684 and I-84. A lakefront home in Mahopac, a farmhouse in Patterson, and a village house in Cold Spring each appeal to a different buyer, and each needs its own pricing and marketing plan.

Online estimates struggle here. Acreage, private well and septic, water access, and road frontage can change a home’s value considerably, and automated tools rarely account for them. I price your home against the sales that truly compare to it.

A Buyer’s Perspective on Your Home

I’m also a real estate investor, so I walk through a home the way a buyer would. I can tell you which improvements are likely to pay for themselves before you list, and which aren’t worth the time or expense. My sellers avoid overspending on preparation and keep more at closing.

How I Market Putnam County Homes

• Pricing based on true local comparables, not county averages
• Staging guidance and professional photography
• Video and social media marketing aimed at buyers relocating from Westchester and New York City
• Houlihan Lawrence’s regional network and exposure on the major home-search sites
• Careful negotiation from the first offer through closing

A Track Record You Can Verify

I hold a 4.9-star rating across 60+ client reviews, have been named a Westchester Magazine Top Agent five years running (2022–2026), and have been ranked by RealTrends for years. Read what sellers say on my Client Reviews page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right listing agent in Putnam County?

Ask each agent you interview about recent sales comparable to your home, how they arrived at their suggested price, and exactly how they plan to reach buyers coming up from Westchester and the city. You should leave the meeting with a clear plan, not just a number.

Do features like acreage, water access, or a private well affect my price?

Yes. Lot size, lake or river access, well and septic, and commute time carry more weight in Putnam than in more suburban markets. Those details are central to how I price and present a Putnam home.

What does it cost to work with a listing agent in Putnam County?

Commission structures vary and are negotiable. I’ll walk you through exactly what’s included, from staging guidance and photography to marketing and negotiation, so you know what you’re getting before you commit to anything.

Seller Tip from Sherry

Home Sale Price Secrets: Why Similar Homes Sell Differently — why two homes with the same size and layout can sell for very different prices, and what that means for pricing yours.

Get Your Free Putnam County Home Valuation

Find out what your Putnam County home would sell for in today’s market. Call or text Sherry Wiggs at (914) 879-1191 or email sherrywiggs@gmail.com. Houlihan Lawrence, 113 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533.

Also selling across the river or in Westchester? See my pages for selling in Rockland County, Yorktown, and Somers, or browse the full Sell Your Home hub.