Home Selling Guide
Research
Get the facts
Learn about the process (the fact that you're here shows you're off to a great start!) See what buyers are seeing. Get online estimates for your home.
Study
Find your match
Interview local agents to identify a good fit. Make sure you are comfortable with the agent and ask plenty of questions.
Learn more about what questions to ask by visiting our blog.
Decide
Sign a listing agreement
Agree to work with an agent. Hopefully you are impressed with what I have to offer and are ready to partner with me. I am eager to work with you and value your business.
Evaluate
Get the property ready
A walk-through of your home will help us evaluate what could be done to prepare the property.
For the best return, you may consider:
-light cleaning
-minor repairs
-decluttering
-staging
Marketing Prep
Create content
Professional photo shoot, 3D capture and video production.
Draft a property description, and create marketing materials. Sent for you to review and approve.
Go Live
Property listed on MLS
Your home is publicly listed, live on my website, MLS, & syndicated to real estate search portals.
Exposure
Buyers Take Notice
We proactively market the property to potential buyers and partner agents. Showings should happen regularly.
Listing team will share feedback with you from potential buyers after each showing.
On Market
Making Adjustments
We monitor the market and work with you to formulate an adjustment strategy if we aren't seeing much activity (no showing requests or offers).
The Offer
Review, Compare & Negotiate Offers
Listing team reviews and compares any/all offers with you and can offer advice as needed.
Purchase contract is negotiated until all parties agree.
Escrow Opens
Initial Deposit & Contingencies
The buyer sends an initial deposit to demonstrate their commitment.
Buyer has the contingency period (typically agreed to in the contract) to:
- review disclosures
- conduct a physical inspection
- conduct an appraisal
- have financing approved
SOLD
Escrow Closes
Once the buyer agrees to release contingencies, and the lender funds the transaction (if applicable), escrow closes and we coordinate key handoff.