Is selling your house in your near future?
It may seem overwhelming. Where to start? What to do? When you work with me, I break it down and guide you through each step of the process. While every transaction may be a little different, here is generally what the process looks like:
Start with having a meeting so that I can get an understanding of your unique situation, goals, timeline, and non-negotiables.
From there, I will complete a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) and evaluate the features, condition, and location of your home against other similar homes that have recently sold.
We will then come up with a gameplan of how to best prepare your home for the market. Whether it be fixing minor issues, updating paint colors, or staging, we want it to present itself the best when we hit the market!
Each and every one of my listings get my complete marketing package; including profession HDR photos, video, 360 virtual tour, floorplans, and even drone photos!
Once your home hits the market, my work does not stop there! I put my marketing experience to good use and tailor a marketing strategy specific to your home and provide suggestions to get your home sold as quickly as possible.
I provide a tracked lockbox and use an automated showing management service (with easy-to-use app) for your convenience that assists in scheduling and keeping track of feedback from potential buyers. We discuss ways we can attract the most interest.
When the offers start coming in, I will protect your best interest and negotiate on your behalf to make sure you get a price with conditions for sale that you are happy with.
I do not disappear once you have accepted an offer. I will provide contractor recommendations during the attorney review and inspection period, will provide resources to ease with your move, and will work closely with all parties to keep the sale moving along.
Throughout the whole process, you can expect constant communication from me and updates on our timeline, all the way through closing.
What are the next steps?
I like to start things off by scheduling a quick seller consultation (don’t worry, it’s completely free and no strings attached!). I use this as a way to get an idea of what your needs are and to see if we would be a good fit working with each other. Things we discuss in the initial consultation:
- My custom seller’s guide
- Creating a plan to make this as stress-free as possible
- Home buying / selling process and what to expect
- Seller’s and buyer’s agent representation
- Common timelines
- Estimated net payout for sellers
- And more! It’s never too early to start planning. I can help you create a flightplan for success.
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Whether you have just a question now or are ready to sell and would like to schedule a meeting, feel free to reach out! Save my digital business card directly to your phone contacts and contact me when you are ready!
Home Selling Common Terms
It is a lot to take in, yes, but bring this helpful glossary with you for every conversation you have with an agent and you’ll be better equipped to navigate the process of selling a home. Being an educated seller will greatly help you!
Assessors can detail a particular value of real estate property, which is referred to as the assessed value. Assessors typically work for the county in which the property is located
Selling a house “as-is” means that you will not be making any repairs or correct any problems with your property upon sale.
Comparable: When evaluating the value of your property, looking at other similar homes and seeing how they’ve been priced on the market would determine how you’re going to price yours. The similar homes out there are considered “comparables.”
Competitive Market Analysis (CMA): A CMA is a very detailed evaluation of specific homes listed or sold on the market based on location, style, and amenities similar to your property. Your agent completes this analysis to come up with an accurate price point. This is among the most common terms for selling your home.
If there are certain requirements you expect from a buyer before a transaction is completed and a contract is bound, that would result in what’s called a “contingency” offer. It can go both ways, buyer or seller.
Be sure to let any buyer know of all federal, state, county, and local requirements of buying, owning, renting, or improving on a home, or anything else of relevance in the industry. It’s simply called “disclosure.”
When a buyer offers money in “good faith” the moment an offer is made, it’s held in a trust account until closing commences. Also known as an Earnest Money Deposit.This is among the most common terms for selling your home.
Remember what I said about that “trust account” in the previous definition? That’s what that is. This is among the most common terms for selling your home.
When multiple brokers “share” a listing, that’s what the MLS is.
You could ask for the county to do this, as it typically involves measurement of lot lines, dimensions, and positioning, just to determine how much property you have, even outside the actual structure. Encroachments and easements are also determined, such as pathways and additions outside the lot lines.
The terms of sale are the important details included within a purchase agreement drafted and executed by the seller and the buyer in a real estate sale. In some cases there will be items of personal property that will be included in the sale, such as appliances or lawn decorations.
Affidavit of title: This is a written statement essentially certifying that the recipient of this document possesses the property by title. It includes everything from your marital status to relevant dates.
Learn More on my Common Real Estate Terms Page
