SELLER’S GUIDE
Selling your home can feel like a high-stakes game show, especially when you’re not sure what’s coming next. But fear not! With an experienced agent and this no-fuss guide, you’ll breeze through the process. Just follow these steps to get organized, and you’ll be ready to cash in on the best price possible—game show applause included!
1. SET YOUR GOALS
What’s the game plan for selling your home? Trying to cash out for a dream upgrade, or do you need to sell fast because life’s taking you to a new city? Once you nail down what you want, it’s easier to strategize. If you’re in a hurry, maybe price it to move. If you’re chasing that sweet profit, you can hold out for more. Just make sure your realtor’s in the loop so they can price it to match your master plan!
2. DETERMINE YOUR PRICE
Nailing the right price for your home is key to a smooth sale. Set a fair price upfront, and you’ll attract the most interest from buyers and agents. Overprice it, and you might hear crickets; underprice it, and you could leave money on the table. That’s where a real estate agent comes in handy. With their expertise, they’ll compare similar homes, assess the market, and may even recommend an appraisal to help you hit that sweet spot!
3. PREPARE FOR THE MARKET
If you’ve kept your home in pristine, showroom condition the whole time you’ve lived in it, congrats—you’re part of a rare club! For the rest of us, once you’ve set the price, it’s time to get your home buyer-ready. That means clearing out clutter, depersonalizing so buyers can picture themselves there, fixing those little things you’ve been ignoring, and giving the place a deep clean so it shines like new!
4. MARKETING STRATEGY
I’ll craft a marketing strategy that fits your home perfectly, from listing it to attracting buyers with social media, agent referrals, traditional media, or even some SEO wizardry. The plan? To make your home the star of the show in those crucial first three weeks—like setting off fireworks to grab everyone’s attention!
5. EVALUATE OFFERS
Getting an offer is exciting, but don’t pop the champagne just yet! This is where having a good agent with sharp negotiation skills comes in handy. We’ll review every offer, making sure the buyer is prequalified and their deal works for you. If the offer’s too low, no problem—you can counter, or I can help work out creative ways to bridge the gap, like covering closing costs, tweaking the move-in date, or tossing in a few appliances. With the right moves, we’ll get you the best deal possible!
6. ACCEPT AN OFFER
Once we give the thumbs-up to the offer, we’ll dive into the contract to make sure it’s got all the right stuff—like deposit amounts, down payments, financing, inspection rights, and who’s covering the fees. Think of it as checking off a to-do list for your home sale. When everyone’s on the same page, I’ll whip up the final contract, and we’ll be one step closer to sealing the deal!
7. INSPECTIONS & APPRAISAL
Now that you’re under contract, you can relax a bit without having to prep your home for daily showings. But don’t get too cozy just yet! Most buyers will have an inspection contingency, so I’ll help you navigate the inspection and repair process—consider me your repair negotiator and financial concession expert. I’ll also work directly with the appraiser to ensure your home’s official valuation is in the right ballpark. We’re almost there!
8. PREPARE FOR CLOSING
Now that we’ve cleared the three big hurdles—offer, inspections, and appraisal—it’s time to handle the final details. As closing day draws near, I’ll help with switching utilities, coordinating the closing appointment with the title company, scheduling the buyer’s final walkthrough, and tackling all those last-minute logistics. It’s like the final lap before the finish line!
9. CLOSING TABLE
You’ve hit the home stretch! Closing day means you’re officially handing over the keys to the new owner. With me by your side, we’ll breeze through the final paperwork and sort out any last-minute details. Thanks to a realtor, this whole process is smoother than a buttered slide—so relax and wait for that check to hit your bank account. Then, pop the champagne and celebrate a stress-free closing!
