Caldwell & Company | Sellers Guide

Sellers Guide

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Caldwell and Company is well known for exceptional service and seasoned expertise in the Greater Charlotte real estate market.

When you engage Caldwell and Company as your listing broker,

We partner with you at every step through to the successful closing of the transaction.

We partner with and lead you through every

Caldwell and Company’s highly successful

step of the selling process to the successful

listing and selling processes developed over 20

closing of the transaction.

years in the Greater Charlotte market, produce

From premarket preparation, coordination of

top tier results our sellers are looking for: not

other service vendors, staging, pricing,

just a completed sale but a higher sale price vs

marketing, and promotion; and OnMarket

list price.*

activity, providing regular reports and timely feedback.

*Caldwell and Company

Upon receiving offers, we negotiate on your

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99.37% (SP/LP)

97.73% (SP/LP)

behalf to obtain the best deal and terms that

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99.54% (SP/LP)

97.17% (SP/LP)

meet your goals.

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Selling and Closing Process This Sellers Guide is not all inclusive but will provide key insight and general overview of the Caldwell and Company selling process - from premarket to the closing table.

PREMARKET

The impact of proper premarket preparation cannot be overstated.

A Premarket property inspection - to reveal any unknown issues that could compromise the succesfful completion of future contracts.

Evaluate aesthetic updates and upgrades or renovation if necessary. Flooring, hardware, appliances, fixtures, countertops and paint colors have incredible impact on time on market and offer purchase price.

Staging is Not the same as interior design. Today's discerning buyers are purchasing 'lifestyle' as well as a home. Professionally staged homes sell on average 8-10% above And sell 30-32% faster than non-staged homes.

Finalize pricing. An accurate pricing 'range' is provided at intial consultation with your Caldwell and Company broker. Premarket preparation, amenities, and current market data, fine tune the competitive and strategic entry price.

Professional photography will be ordered and scheduled Corresponding collateral marketing pieces will be created by InHouse marketing. These bespoke and higly polished pieces will then be leveraged over multiple digital and print platforms.

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Selling and Closing Process This Sellers Guide is not all inclusive but will provide key insight and general overview of the Caldwell and Company selling process - from premarket to the closing table.

ON MARKET

Showings will begin according the showing schedule agreed upon with your broker.

Make sure to leave your home while it is being shown. Buyers are more comfortable discussing the property with a broker and envisioning themselves living there, if the owners are not present.

All offers received with be presented to you by your broker along with an estimate of net proceeds and outline of associated sellers' closing costs and any included in the Offer. (these include items such as personal property or home warranty or seller paid closing costs, if any) Once you have received and accepted an offer, that offer will include the following events and dates they are to be completed by: Appraisal Home Inspections Written Mortgage Approval Closing or Settlement Date Buyers Final Walk-Through (usually 24-48 hours prior to closing) Closing

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Selling and Closing Process This Sellers Guide is not all inclusive but will provide key insight and general overview of the Caldwell and Company selling process - from premarket to the closing table.

CLOSING PROCESS

Your broker will facilitate delivery and receipt of all necessary seller documents required by the closing attorney.

The closing attorney will prepare documents to transfer the deed to the new owners.

The closing attorney will calculate pro-rated property taxes, HOA dues and the payoff of your mortgage(s) if any.

Once the final Closing Disclosures have been prepared, your broker will review them with you prior to the Closing appointment.

You will to bring the following items with you to the Closing: Drivers License or Alternative Photo ID Your Checkbook (*if you would like the closing attorney's office to wire the proceeds to your bank account) All Keys to the home All Garage Door Openers Any Gate Passes for Community Amenities After Closing the attorney will wire the payoff of your mortgage to your mortgage holder.

Approximately 2-3 weeks after Closing any excess funds in your escrow accounts will be sent back to you by your lender.

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At Caldwell and Company our goal is simple: Provide our clients concierge-level real estate service and superb results so that we become their preferred, life long real estate partner, confidently referring us to family, friends, and colleagues.

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CONTACT US linda.caldwell@charlotteluxury.com 704.819.3001 COMPANY: Caldwell and Company TheQueenCityCLT TheQueenCityCLT CHANNEL: Caldwell & Company

Caldwell&Company is a licensed Real Estate Broker. All information is from sources deemed reliable but subject to errors and omission, price changes, prior sale(s), financing, or withdrawal without notice. All measurments and other information are approximate and should be verified by your own attorney, lender, inspector, architect or other applicable professionals. @2019 Caldwell & Company