Step 2: Determine Selling Price
Setting the right price is crucial to attracting buyers and ensuring a successful sale. A competitively priced home generates the most interest from buyers and agents, while an overpriced home may sit on the market too long, and an underpriced home might leave money on the table. As your real estate agent, I’ll help you find the sweet spot by analyzing comparable home sales, evaluating current market conditions, and considering your unique property features. Together, we’ll set a price that maximizes your home’s value while aligning with your selling goals
Step 3: Start Preparations
Even if you’ve taken great care of your home, a little extra preparation can make all the difference when it comes to attracting buyers. Start by decluttering and depersonalizing the space so potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Make small repairs, tackle any overdue maintenance, and consider a deep clean to ensure every room shines. As your agent, I’ll guide you through the process with personalized recommendations to help your home stand out in today’s market.
Step 4: Develop a Marketing Strategy
A strong marketing strategy is key to attracting the right buyers to your home. I’ll craft a custom plan to showcase your property to its fullest potential. This may include professional photography, a compelling online listing, targeted social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals, and traditional marketing methods. My goal is to generate maximum exposure during the critical first few weeks of your listing, ensuring your home gets the attention it deserves.
Step 5: Evaluate Offers
Receiving offers is exciting, but choosing the right one is essential. I’ll carefully review each offer to ensure it aligns with your goals and verify that the buyer is prequalified or pre-approved by a lender. If the offer is too low, you can make a counter-offer or offer other ways to bridge the gap, such as covering some or all of the closing costs, making repairs, or adjusting the move-in date.
Step 6: Accept an Offer
Once you’re ready to accept an offer, I’ll review the proposed contract to ensure every detail is correct and in your best interest. This includes confirming the deposit, down payment, financing terms, inspection rights, contingencies, and settlement timeline. I’ll guide you through every step of the negotiation and contracting process to ensure a smooth transition to the final sale.
Step 7: Get Ready to Close
Congratulations—you're nearing the finish line! Before closing, both you and the buyer will need to address a few final tasks. These may include formal inspections, appraisals, surveys, or completing agreed-upon repairs. I’ll oversee this process, ensuring each task is completed by the appropriate party and everything stays on track for the closing date.
A few days before closing, I’ll confirm with the title company or attorney handling the transaction that all documents and payments are ready. If you haven’t already, now is the time to finalize your moving plans so the new buyer can take possession as scheduled.
