Selling Your Home?

Resources

•  Seller's Handbook - Things to consider when selling your house
•  A Millennial’s Guide to Homeownership - A guide for millennials first home buyers.

I make selling simple:

If selling your home on your own sounds like too much work, you might want to consider assist to sell programs, which some agents/brokerages offer and can include yard signs, flat fees, and/or flyers at a very reasonable costs.

Most of the time, though, all of the burden is left on you, the seller! That’s why it’s best to use someone who is FULLY committed to selling YOUR property, and has a wide variety of resources focused on getting the highest price possible for the sale of your unique property.

My goal is to take that burden off of your shoulders. I do the homework for you, so you don’t have to stress, and can feel comfortable knowing you’re represented by an expert professional!

Why work with me?

Choosing a real estate agent with the expertise to price, stage and market your home to its best advantage can make all the difference in your selling experience. When it comes to selling your home, my goal is the same as yours: to get your home sold as quickly, profitably and stress-free as possible.

I'll advise you on professional selling tactics. Buyers often can't visualize living in your home the way you do. As expert in selling homes, I can help make your home appeal to the broadest audience possible - which can help you sell for highest price possible in the shortest time possible. Staging, repairs or minor improvements, or even a fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference. Request a free consultation on preparing your home for sale.

I'll price it right. Pricing your home according to what it's really worth in today's market is a critical step in the selling process and can be the difference in a home that sells quickly and one that lingers on the market. That's why you'll want a professional assessment of your home's value that takes into account similar homes in your area currently for sale as well as recently sold homes in your area. Find out what your home is worth.

I'll handle the details, so you don't have to. As your listing agent it's my job to take care of the details associated with selling your home so you can focus on making the move to your new home. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close and everything in between.

Ready when you are. Contact me today for information on the selling process or for a complimentary home evaluation.

The Home Sale Process

Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be both exciting and overwhelming. This page will walk you through the steps that typical home seller goes through in the life of a home sale transaction. Our agents will be happy to answer any questions you might have about selling your home!

Improving Your Home to Increase Value

If you're thinking about selling your home within the next 18 months, it is a great idea to meet with an experienced Realtor now. We can help you come up with a plan for which improvements would give you the biggest benefit. Factors such as location, the condition of your home relative to other similar homes in your area and general market conditions are taken into consideration when deciding what projects to ready your house for sale, we strongly suggest that you contact us. We'd be happy to walk-through your home with you and make suggestions about what, if anything, you might consider doing to your home prior to listing it for sale.

Getting Started

The first time we meet, we will discuss what your selling objectives are. This is a good time to ask questions, and I will give you an idea of what to expect during the selling process. We will discuss preliminary ideas for pricing and house preparations. I will provide you with a complete Comparative Marketing Analysis (CMA) for your property.

You're ready to Sell Your Home

Once you decide you are ready, we will review and sign a standard Listing Agreement. We will also complete all of the mandatory disclosure forms. I will arrange for any necessary inspections.

Preparing Home/Property

Before putting your home on the market, we want to ensure it is most attractive to potential buyers. Knowing how to showcase and accentuate the best features of your home, without incurring unnecessary expense, is at the core of what I do. I will provide you with a detailed Home Preparation Consultation and a Selling Tips Sheet. As we walk through your property, we will discuss minor repairs, curb appeal tips, staging, and making your property feel welcoming to potential buyers. If staging is necessary, I will share some options based on your property.

Determining List Price

Pricing your home competitively, at the start, will create more activity among brokers and buyers and lead to a more successful sale. 

Establishing the value and list price for your property involves researching and comparing similar properties and weighing factors including location, condition, amenities, and market conditions. We will arrive at a competitive price aimed at generating strong buyer activity.

Staging

Staging a home to sell is an important part of maximizing the appeal to potential buyers. It's amazing to see how in some cases the smallest changes to the position of furniture or decorations can open up space and make it more attractive during showings. The list of items may be short or long, and seller may choose to implement some or all of these items. Common suggestions include de-personalizing space, rearranging furniture, removing decorations, and painting rooms a neutral color to provide a more broad appeal. Some seller have a hard time accepting that their personal taste is different that the styles suggested by a staging professional, but our experience has shown that staging can have a significant positive impact on the sale of their home.

Photographs

Our lives are more intertwined with the internet than ever before. Buyers will want access to information/HD photos/drone videos and virtual tours. We work with professional photographers who use the best-in-class cameras and post-processing software. We also use professional drone pilots to capture aerial photographs of your home.  Photographs are the first thing that they see in their search. High quality photographs ensure that the first impression buyers have of your home is a good one. If we don't capture the attention of the buyers as they view the listing online, we may never get them to come see the home in person. The pictures we use to showcase your home will capture the attention of potential buyers and make sure that your home looks like something that they need to see in person

Marketing Your Home

Understanding where buyers come from allows me to market your property competitively. Creating excitement in the marketplace through consistent and aggressive marketing efforts and integrating online and offline efforts is key to a successful sale. My maximum exposure marketing plan includes: Comprehensive Internet marketing through our site, Realtor.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Yahoo.com and dozens others. 

Also, public open houses & brokers tours, yard signage, and property feature sheet; local newspaper ads; sales agent network; and customized property marketing. I will remain in constant communication with you and give you progress reports on showings and all activity.

Processing the Sale & Closing

The complexities of processing transactional documents will be made very easy for you through my continuous guidance and communication. I will review all offers and terms of each offer with you and negotiate on your behalf so that you obtain the highest possible price for your home while limiting your exposure and protecting your bests interests. 

Once your home is in escrow I will prepare all seller required disclosures and reports, attend appraisal with recent comparables to support your purchase price, and make sure all contingencies and repair requests are removed in a timely manner per the contract. Communication between us is imperative and I can assure you that you will be informed every step of the way.

Close of Escrow

Congratulations, you have now sold your home! I will provide you with helpful moving hints and also be there to answer any questions. I am always available to help you should a question arise after the close of escrow and I want to ensure that you are 100% satisfied.