The Home Selling Process

Here is a Closer Look at the Home Selling Process:

  • The initial consultation and planning 
    • We work with you to determine your needs and priorities.
      • For most people, getting the highest sales price is the top priority.  For others, priorities could be finding the right buyer to take over a home that the seller has lived in and nurtured for many years.  Still others might be more concerned about the timing of a sale for tax or other reasons and might take a slightly lower price from a buyer who is flexible enough to work with their own time frame.
    • Confirm decision to sell with all the persons on title
      • All owners must agree to sell and all owners must sign the sales agreement
    • Discuss marketing plan and establish pricing strategy
    • Discuss home improvement recommendations (repairs/staging)
  • Devise and execute marketing plan
    • Complete home improvement recommendations if needed
    • Agent places home on market (in the MLS)
    • Proceed with scheduled marketing activities
    • Show the property to brokers and prospective buyers
    • Communicate with you on a regular basis
    • Monitor and evaluate results of marketing activities
    • Revise marketing plan and pricing strategy as necessary
  • Review offers and reach agreement with buyer
    • Agent presents offers
    • Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions
    • Negotiate offer including possible counter offer
    • Reach final agreement
  • Complete Settlement Process
    • Open escrow; buyer deposits earnest money
    • Deliver preliminary title report to buyer
    • Review inspections, disclosures and any request for repairs (if applicable)
    • Complete any needed repairs
    • Removal of remaining contingencies
    • Final inspection and walk through by buyer
    • Sign closing documents provided by escrow
    • Loan funding/remaining funds deposited intro escrow
    • Record deed of title
    • Disbursement of funds
    • Seller moves, buyer moves in
  • After Sale Service
    • Possibly help you find a new home
    • Assist you with relocation needs
    • Provide resources for after sale home owner needs