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SELLER'S GUIDE
Step-By-Step
SELLER'S GUIDE
Selling a home is a thrilling milestone in your life. To get ready for this experience, it's crucial to understand what the process involves. This guide for selling your home put together by your agent, is designed to minimize the stress of selling a home and make the journey as enjoyable as possible.
STEP 1
WHY ARE YOU SELLING?
What are your objectives for selling your home? Are you aiming to generate funds for a bigger or better property? Or is your priority to swiftly sell to support a relocation? By grasping your priorities, you can tailor your approach accordingly. For instance, if urgency is paramount, you may opt for a lower listing price compared to aiming for a specific profit margin. It's vital to communicate these requirements clearly to your chosen real estate agent, enabling them to adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.
STEP 2
SELLING PRICE
Determining the appropriate price for your home is crucial during the selling journey. Setting a fair price initially attracts significant attention from both real estate agents and potential buyers. Overvaluing your property might result in decreased interest, while undervaluing it could mean receiving less than its true worth. Collaborating with a seasoned real estate agent is the optimal approach to pinpointing the ideal selling price. Such an agent can leverage their expertise to analyze comparable property sales, assess the present market conditions, and may even recommend a professional home appraisal.
STEP 3
PREPARE!
Few homeowners manage to maintain their homes in pristine condition throughout their tenure, placing you in the minority if you have. After establishing the selling price, the next step is preparing your home for potential buyers. This entails decluttering, depersonalizing the space to encourage buyers to imagine themselves living there, addressing any minor repairs, and conducting a thorough cleaning to ensure your home presents itself in immaculate condition.
MARKETING STRATEGY
STEP 4
We'll devise a tailored marketing strategy designed to effectively showcase your home. This encompasses listing your property and strategically directing the right audience to it via diverse channels such as social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals, traditional media, and SEO advertising. Our team is dedicated to crafting a comprehensive marketing campaign with the goal of generating maximum traffic to your listing within the initial three weeks of our collaboration.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Suzanne Zuniga
Exceptional experience with The Key Team! Their team, led by Chris Newman and Hugo Vega, demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise throughout my home-selling journey. They listened attentively to my needs and preferences, guiding me seamlessly through every step of the process. Their dedication and commitment to ensuring client satisfaction are truly commendable. I highly recommend The Key Team to anyone searching for a top-notch real estate team!
Sherry Johnson
Hugo Vega is an amazing realtor to work with. He helped us sell our home, and did a great job. Hugo is very knowledgable and has great experience. He was able to answer questions every step of the way and was always available. Hugo was very professional, but also made us feel like family. I would highly recommend him as your agent.
Michael Parker
Chris helped me buy my first home. He was very knowledgeable about everything through the entire process from how to search to what to look for in inspection reports. Chris's positive attitude and easy-going nature kept the motivation high through the search and I greatly appreciated his responsiveness. I can see how buying a home can become overwhelming, but Chris kept it manageable for me. I will be referring my friends his way.
Brooke Webb
Chris recently helped us purchase our first home! He was there every step of the way and made the home buying process easier for us. He took the time to show us ALL the houses we were interested in and really listened to what we liked and did not like in a home. His patience and positive encouragement that our dream house was out there were very reassuring. He was very attentive to all details and ultimately helped us find the perfect house that fit all our needs.
Brea Williams
Hugo helped us sell our home. He is absolutely the best person and real estate agent. He would go beyond the "normal agent" duties and would make sure we were happy every step of the way. Our home was not the most beautiful home but he helped us make some improvements before putting it on the market. Since he did that I am positive we got more for our home then expected.
EVALUATE OFFERS
STEP 5
Receiving an offer marks an exciting phase, but it doesn't signal the end of the journey. We thoroughly assess each offer, ensuring that the offering party is prequalified or pre-approved by a mortgage lender and that their proposal aligns with your preferences. Should the offer fall below expectations, you have the option to counter-offer or propose alternative methods to reconcile the difference, like contributing towards closing costs, addressing repairs, modifying the move-in timeline, or leaving certain appliances or fixtures for the buyer.
STEP 6
ACCEPT AN OFFER
Once we determine that the offer meets our criteria, we'll carefully scrutinize the proposed contract to ensure its completeness and inclusion of vital elements such as the deposit amount, down payment, financing details, inspection rights, repair allowances, contingencies, settlement date, and a breakdown of fees along with responsible parties. Once both parties reach agreement on the terms, your agent will draft the final contract.
STEP 7
PRE-CLOSING
With an accepted offer, you're nearing the conclusion of your selling journey. However, before closing, both you and the buyer must collaborate on compiling a list of necessary tasks. This may involve formal inspections, surveys, and appraisals, or it could entail addressing major or minor repairs. We will spearhead the development and execution of this checklist, ensuring each action item is covered by the appropriate party and that everything is on track by the closing date. A few days before closing, We'll touch base with the company handling the transaction to confirm readiness. Additionally, if not already arranged, you'll need to make plans to vacate the property, allowing the new buyer to assume possession.
STEP 8
CLOSE!
You've arrived at the final stage of the seller's journey. Closing on the sale of your home involves the legal transfer of ownership to the new buyer. We'll personally meet with the company overseeing the transaction to finalize paperwork and address any outstanding matters. Concurrently, you can coordinate with your real estate agent to manage final arrangements, including canceling utilities, cable, and lawn or trash services. Additionally, it's essential to update account names retained by the new owner and provide instructions for any appliances remaining in the home.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Now that you've sold your home, you're ready to embark on the next chapter of your journey. Whether it's relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing to enjoy life as empty-nesters, having all your selling responsibilities handled brings peace of mind as you step into your new path.
