The Selling Process

Sellers are often unfamiliar with the complex sequence of events involved in a successful home sale. Below is an overview of the steps involved in a typical transaction. I am professionally trained in every aspect of the transaction. Every step of the way, I take pride in making sure your home sale is successful.

Even though you have sold homes before, it can still seem to be a confusing process. The following list gives a brief review of the steps to a successful sale.

Initial Consultation

• Determine your needs and priorities
• Review “agency” choices and select appropriate working relationship
• Discuss Marketing Plan
• Establish Pricing Strategy

Design and Implement Marketing Plan

• Complete home enhancement recommendations
• Carry out scheduled marketing activities
• Show the property to brokers and prospective buyers
• Communicate with you on a regular basis
• Monitor results of marketing activities
• Modify Marketing Plan and Pricing Strategy as necessary
• Complete Settlement Process (per purchase contract)
• Deposit of buyer’s earnest money
• Sign documents
• Title search; preliminary title report to buyer
• Inspections
• Removal of remaining contingencies
• Buyer’s final walk-through of property
• Loan funding/balance of funds from buyer
• Recording of title
• Relocation of seller; possession of property by buyer

Review Offer and Reach Agreement with Buyer

• Buyer's Real Estate Professional presents offer
• Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions
• Negotiation; possible counteroffers
• Reach final agreement

After-sale Service

• Help you find your next home, as needed
• Assist you with relocation, as needed
• Provide resources for other after-sale homeowner needs