Selling

We will review and agree to a pre-listing checklist to ensure those all-important first impressions are positive. Painting, cleaning roofs and gutters, getting your HVAC serviced, cleaning closets, adding flowers – there’s a lot you can do to make even the humblest of homes look their best. Check out my Get Ready To Sell checklist (PDF) for ideas and tips.

Pricing a home is the most crucial aspect in achieving the highest return in the shortest amount of time. There are many considerations that influence pricing. Some examples include the condition and location of your home, recent sales in the area, and similar homes currently for sale. These aspects will all be taken into account when I do a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).

I will create a plan to market your home to the most likely potential buyers using various tools and strategies. This includes digital marketing, print advertising, contacting my local network of agents, direct mail campaigns, and open houses.

We will discuss how property showings can be made more convenient for your family. I use the ShowingTime App on all of my lisings, allowing Buyer's agents to request appointments that work for the homeowner. No more awkward calls trying to work around nap time or work-from-home schedules.

When your home is on the market, it has the potential to be shown at any time, so it's important to maintain a certain level of cleanliness. During home showings, I recommend stepping out to give potential buyers privacy while viewing your home. This is a chance to take a walk with the dog, run errands, or read a book at a coffee shop.

When a buyer is interested in purchasing your home, I’ll work with their real estate agent to draw up an offer, which I will present to you. In addition to any legal requirements, the offer specifies the price, earnest money, contingencies, closing terms, and other conditions of the purchase.

I'm an advocate for my clients. I negotiate on their behalf on things such as
the price, repair costs, contingencies, and timelines. My goal is to get you the best possible terms.

This is the legal contract that a buyer and seller enter into once the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer. It outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, and both parties sign it.

A home inspector is hired to examine the home’s condition, safety, and its major mechanical systems. If any issues arise from the inspection, the buyer may be able to renegotiate their offer.

When the offer is accepted and a closing date has been agreed upon, escrow allows the buyer and the seller to have an outside party ensure all parts of the contract are complete.

At closing, all the paperwork is signed by both the buyer and the seller, and the parties pay any settlement fees. The documents are then officially recorded. Before closing, you'll receive a settlement statement outlining any fees that may apply to you.