THE AGENCY SELLER’S GUIDE
So You’re Ready to Make Your Move? While navigating the home selling process may seem daunting, here’s what you need to know: your agent will have your back every step of the way, providing invaluable support and guidance to make the transaction as smooth and seamless as possible.
STEP ONE: INITIAL CONSULTATION & PLANNING
Prepping for the Sale Ready, set, go. Confirm your decision to sell with everyone who shares the title. Find an agent. Review your options and reach out to start a relationship. Discuss a marketing plan and pricing strategy with your agent. Discuss home improvement recommendations, including repairs and staging.
STEP TWO: DEVISE & EXECUTE A MARKETING PLAN
Get the Word Out Let’s make your listing the talk of the town. Complete home improvement recommendations if needed. Your agent places the home on the market and on the MLS. Watch your agent perform marketing magic. Showings and virtual tours begin. Your agent reports back with what marketing initiatives are gaining the most traction. Agent revises your custom marketing plan and pricing strategy as necessary.
Don’t stop now, we’re almost there.
STEP THREE: REVIEW OFFERS & REACH AGREEMENT WITH BUYER
Time for Negotiation It’s an art and a science. Receive offer from a buyer’s agent. Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions. Negotiate offer, including possible counteroffers. Reach final agreement. STEP FOUR: COMPLETE TRANSACTION PROCESS
The Closing You know what they say, the deal’s in the details. Open escrow—the period of time between the offer being accepted and the final closing of the deal—and buyer deposits earnest money. Receive escrow instructions and sign documents. Title search; preliminary title report to buyer. Review inspections and disclosures. Complete any agreed upon repairs. Removal of any remaining contingencies. Final inspection and walk-through by buyer and seller. Loan funding/remaining funds deposited into escrow. Record deed of title. Relocate; buyer takes possession of property. STEP FIVE: AFTERSALE
We’re (Still) at Your Service In fact, we’ve only just begun. Let’s find your next home! As you begin this next chapter, we are here to assist you with finding your next great home and any relocation needs you may have. Once you settle, reach out for resources—need a contractor, designer, painter, plumber, or house-sitter? We have a little red book with all the names you’ll need.
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