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WorkingTogether
Our job as your Listing Team is not merely to sell your home, but to represent your most valuable asset to its greatest advantage. Below are some of the ways you can support this process. Working together, we'll achieve the best possible outcome.
Our requests of you:
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Clarify goals: Having clarity about your goals and aspirations will help us tailor our approach to your specific needs. This can include coordinating the purchase of a new home, or recommending a quality agent from our network, when moving out of state. Clear communication: Our partnership will be most successful when you are as clear and open as possible with the information you provide us. We want you to feel comfortable asking any questions you might have, at any time. Please also inform us ASAP, if your situation changes at any point. Diligent preparation: We'll provide as much guidance and support as possible in preparing your home for sale, but we're going to need your help executing on the plan. Your effort in preparing the home will be a huge reason for its final sale price. Be flexible: Selling (and buying) a home can be a stressful process. Our recommendations are based on years of experience and record-breaking results. We only ask that you be willing to take the necessary steps to secure the best offer possible, even if it's not always convenient.
Believe in the Process: A positive attitude goes a long way when the journey seems tough. Remember that this is our area of expertise and we take great pride in our track record. Many past client testimonials include comments about trusting our process. Do that, and you will achieve great results!
Contracts and documentation
Many documents are needed at different stages of this process. Most will be available to sign digitally and we will handle a lot of it ahead of time. Here's what you can expect.
Before you list:
Exclusive Right To Sell: The listing contract
Square Footage Disclosure: Your home's size
Seller's Property Disclosure: Your home's condition, to the best of your knowledge
Definitions of Working Relationships: The different types of agency allowed in Colorado
Seller Advisory: The financial condition of the home and HOA, including any liens, etc...
Pre-listing inspection report: Identify and fix any issues that might give the buyer leverage
Confirm there are no surprise liens or encumbrances on the property
Due diligence documents: Gather any receipts for home improvements, or repairs, as well as any appliance manuals and warranties
To launch your home sale:
Comparative Market Analysis (pricing)
Confirm MLS listing details
Establish the marketing plan
Generate a seller's estimated net sheet
A pre-approval with a great lender if buying a new house with the net proceeds
Once we have received any available offers:
Contract to Buy and Sell - the official offer contract. Contains any special provisions and clauses, concessions, offer price, etc...
Counterproposal: Required if negotiating different terms to those in the original offer (often happens as a result of a bidding war)
Between Contract & Closing:
Inspection Objection: Should the buyer object to anything found in an inspection, they can request repairs or a credit from the seller
Appraisal Report: As required by a lender
Seller's Settlement Statement: Final reconciled costs and proceeds as calculated by the closer