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10 Steps to Selling a Home

"Home, is where your story begins."

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Step 1: Find a Great Agent

Industry Knowledge

Lisa has access to a wide variety of resources that is not readily available to the public. She can help you determine the best price and time to sell.

Smart Negotiating

With her collective experience and expertise, she can help you negotiate the best price for your home.

Professional Experience

Lisa must undergo annual training and compliance to ensure that they are up to date on any changes in legal or administrative paperwork.

Customer Service

Lisa is dedicated to helping you answer any questions that arise from this process. She treats you, how she would like you to treat her!

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Step 2: ESTABLISH A PRICE

Listing a price

Setting a reasonable listing price is one of the most important aspects in the entire home selling process. If you list too high, you might not get any offers and it can take you a while to sell your home. Alternatively, if you price too low, you might be missing out on a greater return on your investment.

What determines the price?

  • You can engage with a third-party home appraiser, who will perform an analysis on your home and the neighborhood.
  • You can get your real estate agent to perform an analysis on other homes for sale in the area.
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Step 3: PREPARE YOUR HOME

Be sure to put away any personal photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts as it will look like clutter to a potential buyer. You can replace photos with wall art.

Home staging tips

  • The way you style your home can be a make it or break it point for a potential buyer. They have to be able to picture themselves living in your space, so be mindful of what you leave visible to viewers.
  • You can hire or rent professional props and decorators to help stage your home.
  • Consider getting professional photos taken as these determine the first impression the potential buyer will have of your house.

 

Preparing Checklist

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Step 4: MARKETING

Make sure that the photos you use to market your home are bright, clear, and capture all angles. Buyers will feel more comfortable with more photos.

Marketing tips

  • Do not list on one site only, be sure to list your house on several different platforms.
  • Be detailed in your description.
  • Keep your calendar as flexible as possible! You don't want to miss out on any opportunities!
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Step 5: LISTING

Make sure your photos and descriptions are clear, attractive, and relevant. These are the first impressions of your home to a potential buyer.

Lisa will use her network to ensure that your listing is as visible as possible and reaches the appropriate audience. If you want, she can supply a sign for your front yard to let passersby know of your intentions to sell.

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Step 6: SHOWINGS

For the first few weeks/weekends, make sure that your calendar is flexible for showings. This will help provide potential buyers a greater number of viewing options.

Private viewings as well as open house viewings will be set up during the first few weeks of listing your home.

You should make arrangements for pets and children during viewing times to help make the viewing experience as pleasant and distraction-free as possible.

Showing Checklist

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Step 7: Offers & Negotiations

At this time, you will be able to accept the offer, negotiate, make a counter-offer, or reject the offer. If you receive multiple offers, your real estate agent will help you negotiate with the buyers to find a price that you are happy with.

Ensure that the process is transparent, and all information provided to the buyers is accurate and up to date.

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Step 8: UNDER CONTRACT

The offer will officially become binding once the buyer and the seller both agree to the terms in the contract (which includes the price).

Some things that need to occur before the closing process can commence:

  • Home inspection
  • Appraisal
  • Title search
  • Final walk through with the buyer
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Step 9: UNDER CONTRACT

Be prepared for obstacles and hiccups! They happen during this phase, but that doesn't mean the sale is over. At this time, you can start packing and moving into your new place!

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Step 10: Closing

Closing is the final step in your home selling process.

During the closing phase of the sale, you can expect the following:

  • The deed to the house will be delivered to the purchaser.
  • The ownership is transferred to the purchaser.
  • Any other documents including financing, insurance, and legal documents are exchanged.
  • The negotiated purchase price is paid and any other fees (i.e. commissions) are paid.

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.

Voices of Satisfaction

Had the pleasure of working with Lisa on one of our latest buys. She represented us and when the going got tough she got the job done. She was consistent, persistent and didn't give up when challenges or roadblocks came up. She's always a pleasure to speak with and work with. If you are looking for solid representation and a realtor who has your back with a positive attitude I highly recommend her over a...

— Micheal V.N.

Voices of Satisfaction

Lisa is very outgoing and very understanding. Knows the market inside out. very strong at follow-ups. knows her client's wants and needs. Lisa is a very knowledgeable person. She never oversells you on her thoughts, she cares for the way you feel and approves each situation very very easily to work with. Thank you Lisa for all of your hard work.

— Ernest T.

Voices of Satisfaction

I worked with Lisa researching options in the area. She was able to give extremely useful advice on the market before we made any major decisions. Her communication was clear, cohesive, and thorough. Once we are ready to enter the market fully, I will certainly hire Lisa as my agent.

— Ben P.

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