Seller's Guide

YOU NEED PARTNERSHIP.

Selling a home can be stressful and overwhelming.
You need partnership with trustworthy and experienced professionals.
Understanding the broad steps below can help you achieve the best price and terms for your sale.

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Step 1: Goals & Valuation

AS A SELLER:
+ Identify your motivation and goals for selling
+ Obtain a professional market value of your home

AS YOUR AGENT:
+ Help you understand factors to consider in reaching your goals
+ Provide detailed market valuation

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Step 2: STRATEGIZE & PREPARE

AS A SELLER:
+ Commit to a sales strategy
+ Determine timeline for execution
+ Prepare the home for market

AS YOUR AGENT:
+ Advise on sales strategy: renovations / timing / marketing
+ Provide list of vendors and services
+ Oversee preparation of listing

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Step 3: ON MARKET & OFFERS

AS A SELLER:
+ Ensure home stays clean and decluttered
+ Allow agent to execute marketing plan
+ Field offers and sign contract

AS YOUR AGENT:
+ Execute full marketing plan
+ Provide regular marketing updates
+ Receive, discuss, and negotiate most favorable price and terms

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Step 4: ESCROW

AS A SELLER:
+ Understand terms and conditions of contract
+ Respond to escrow/title requests and documentation
+ Maintain property condition / upkeep

AS YOUR AGENT:
+ Provide timeline of events and regular updates during escrow
+ Ensure all docs and communication are signed/ delivered
+ Oversee escrow and ensure all parties are on track to close

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Step 5: CLOSING

AS A SELLER:
+ Remove all personal property and clear the home for sale
+ Sign final documents in escrow
+ Prepare all keys and information to provide to buyer

AS YOUR AGENT:
+ Ensure property is prepared for delivery
+ Handoff keys and information to buyer's side
+ Provide a copy of fully completed sales file to seller

Congratulations!

Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.

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