Selling Tips

When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles, the most important result is to actually get the home sold.

Selecting a Realtor®

Your most important decision when selling your home is the selection of the person you choose to represent you. The job of your Real Estate agent is to support you in selling your home with the best possible terms, and to aid you through the entire process. Your agent will explain the process of selling a home, and familiarize you with the various activities, documents and procedures that you will experience throughout the transaction.

Developing a Marketing Strategy

In order to sell your home quickly and on with the best possible terms, it's necessary to prepare your home for the market. This process includes:

  • Deciding when to put your home on the market.
  • Establishing a strategic price based on recent comparable sales, local market conditions and your motivation to sell.
  • Estimating probable net proceeds.
  • Advising you on how to make your home more appealing to potential buyers.

Marketing Your Property​

  • Submitting your home to the regional Multiple Listing Service for immediate exposure to the real estate community.
  • Arranging Sales Associates in the area to tour the home.
  • Developing a flyer/brochure highlighting the features and benefits of your home.
  • Promoting your home at the appropriate Association(s) of Realtors' for maximum exposure to other cooperating agents.
  • Holding open houses when appropriate.
  • Featuring your property on our web site and REALTOR.com.

Managing the Transaction

Negotiating the Offer

Your Real Estate agent will immediately present and explain all offers to you. You will be able to accept, reject, or counter any offer presented. During the negotiation process, your agent will leverage their experience and skills to advocate your interests:

  • Reviewing the contract and obligations before you sign.
  • Explaining how contingencies and release clauses work.
  • Defining legal disclosure requirements.

Throughout the negotiation, your agent will provide you with a professional, objective point of view; but the final decision of accepting an offer is yours.

After the Offer is Accepted

Once an offer is accepted, your agent will manage all the details to make the process as stress-free and efficient as possible:

  • Staying in contact with the buyer's agent to ensure a smooth escrow.
  • Following up on the progress of the buyer's loan.
  • Monitoring all contingency removal deadlines.
  • Assisting you if a conflict with the buyer arises.

Finalizing and Closing the Transaction

Finalizing the process includes reviewing all closing documents and ensuring both parties have copies. When the transaction has closed, your  Realtor® will deliver the closing check to you and the keys to the new owner.

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