the SELLING process

Selling Tips, Inspection, and Appraisal

  1. After meeting with your agent and determining your pricing and timeline strategy, it’s best to address any repairs and maintenance. Enhancing curb appeal with landscaping and exterior improvements increases the selling probability.

  2. Declutter and depersonalize the space by removing personal items, and allowing potential buyers to envision themselves in the space. This activity creates a clean and spacious look for the property.

  3. Staging allows potential buyers to envision themselves in your space. Creating a neutralized pallet appeals to a broad range of buyers. As your trusted real estate agent, I can refer amazing stagers if needed.

  4. With high quality photos and strong marketing tools, sellers can highlight the key points of the home. Drone shots allow buyers to see the scope of the property as well. Utilizing tools such as social media, online platforms, and traditional marketing methods can maximize the exposure for your listing. These are included in my services as well.
    Of course, the multiple listing system (integrating with Zillow, Redfin, Trulia and more) will be included as well.

  5. Consider a pre-inspection by my team before going live with your listing. The benefits include preparing for negotiations with a potential buyer. Also, staying ahead of potential pitfalls makes the sell smoother.

  6. Be open to feedback from the showings. The responses may uncover the need for a price adjustments. Additional factors include the length of time on the market and your desires as a seller.

Inspection and Appraisal

Getting a home inspection and appraisal is a key part of the home buying or selling process. Most buyers will obtain an inspection within the contracted timeline. Some buyers will obtain inspections such as HVAC, deck, or sewer scope inspections.

If the agreement is conditional upon financing, then a licensed appraiser will assess the property to determine the value for the lending institution via a third party. findings support the accuracy of the lending institutions investment in your property.

CLOSING

Before you celebrate your sold property, there are some closing actions.