Sellers’ timeline
Congratulations on starting the process of selling your home! This page will help you get organized; but don’t worry, I’m here to provide insights along the way!
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Using a licensed real estate agent to sell your home gives you in-depth knowledge of the housing market. Real estate agents have access to extensive marketing tools and networks. I can market your property through multiple listing services (MLS), online platforms, and my own network of buyers and other agents, increasing the visibility of your listing. A seller can also choose to list your home off-market to maintain privacy. However, this may not always lead to the highest profit for you.
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Most homebuyers start their search online, and the quality of photographs can create a strong first impression. High-quality, well-staged photos can attract more potential buyers and generate greater interest in your property. Professional photography and staging can accentuate your home's best features and showcase its potential. Proper lighting and composition can make rooms appear more spacious and inviting. Homes that are well-photographed and staged tend to sell faster and for more money because they draw more interest.
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After we’ve prepped your house for sale, taken photos, and set a price, we’re ready for the public to see your home. We’ll have open houses to give proper exposure. Private showings will be by request and I will vet these buyers to ensure your time is not wasted.
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Congratulations! I’ve received offers on your home. Together, we will evaluate these offers. We can accept one, counter all of them, or not respond to any! I’ll negotiate until both you and the buyer agree on the final contract. I’ll be your ally during the negotiations, leveraging my data and expertise to work on your behalf.
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The crucial period between an offer and a final contract is an important time to stay in close contact with me, so you’re equipped with all the information you need to make smart decisions.
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Hooray! You’ve accepted an offer and we have opened escrow.
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Most buyers request a home inspection as a condition of their offer. A home inspection is a thorough review of your home’s structure and systems by a professional home inspector. A buyer can use the inspection report to decide to rescind their offer if a major issue is uncovered, or to request repairs if the contract is contingent on a satisfactory report. In some cases, a home inspection is solely for the buyer’s information and can’t be used to negotiate.
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An appraisal is an objective valuation of your property that serves as a safeguard for the buyer and the buyer’s lender. While the buyer pays for an appraisal, the appraiser actually works for the lender. While an appraiser may look at some of the same things as a home inspector, the result is an appraised value of your property rather than a condition report.
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Before closing, you must take care of repairs agreed upon during negotiations.
You should also:
Keep all receipts and invoices and before-and-after photos of repairs
Gather all appliance manuals and warranties for your buyers
Cancel all utilities for the day after you move
Cancel newspaper or magazine subscriptions
Change your address
Review all settlement documents, especially the settlement statement
Check the property survey to be sure it’s correct
The final walkthrough is the buyer's opportunity to inspect the property one last time to ensure it is in the same condition as when they made their offer, that any agreed-upon repairs or contingencies have been met, and that there are no unexpected issues.
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Congratulations! You’ve successfully sold your home. Let's get ready to gather the required documents, sign the paperwork, and hire a mover. After close, make sure to keep in touch with me for all of your future real estate or home ownership needs. Further down the road, should you ever want to buy or sell, I’ll be here.