BEFORELISTING

These 10 steps are the easiest way to walk you through your part as we list your property for sale.

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PRELIMINARY TITLE SEARCH: I will prepare to list your home by pulling a preliminary title report. This report proves that you legally own the property and that there are no liens and levies that could impact the sale.

MAKE A KEY COPY: We will need to place a copy of your key in the lock box attached to your front door after we list on the MLS.

GATHER DOCUMENTS: Make a copy of the survey of your property if you have one. You'll also need a copy of your termite bond and any HOA/CDD documentation. If the home had recent renovations or a new roof, gather up the receipts from those improvements!

SELLER'S DISCLOSURE: The sale of any home requires that the seller reveals any "material facts" regarding problems with the home that the seller is aware of. Put your buyer's hat ondisclose all of the things you would want to know as a buyer. These "material facts" are things that could change the price or terms for the buyer, lower the perceived value, or affect a buyer's decision to buy your property.

PREPARE YOUR HOME: Follow the steps in the Prepare Your Home section to ensure your home is ready to be shown. If the home will be vacant, let's discuss staging it!

GET A PRE-INSPECTION: This is not required, but knowledge is power. Some sellers opt to get ahead of inspections and find out if anything could hinder a sale. This is completely up to you but is often a worthy investment. 6

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SCHEDULE SHOWINGS: Together we will discuss days and times that work in your schedule to allow other Realtors to view your home with potential buyers.

KEEP IT CLEAN: As much as possible, keep your home decluttered and reasonably clean. This makes showing your home a far more enjoyable experience!

TELL YOUR FRIENDS: Sometimes we end up at the closing table with someone you know! Don't be afraid to let people know your home is on the market.