Mark it Sold Everything you need to know when selling your home, from start to finish. Compliments of Mark Boehmig
The starting point The first phase is to: ɡ Conduct a home valuation to calculate and specify a pricing strategy ɡ Review and sign documents ɡ Set a staging consultation date ɡ Set a professional photography date What to provide your Realtor® ɡ Keys and/or garage remote for access ɡ Survey ɡ Recent HOA invoice and documents ɡ Floorplan ɡ Wind mitigation report ɡ List & receipts for upgrades & additions ɡ Alarm instructions ɡ Title insurance policy ɡ Green Certification Certificate ɡ List of service providers with contract info Prepare your home ɡ Get your home photography and listing ready ɡ Curb appeal ɡ Green, mowed grass ɡ Neatly trimmed landscaping ɡ Colorful flowers or foliage ɡ Refreshed exterior paint ɡ Clean front door ɡ Power wash the home, roof, driveway and walkways Declutter & de-personalize ɡ Possibly rent a storage unit ɡ Remove, donate or sell what you no longer need ɡ Begin packing anything you do not use regularly ɡ Put away bathroom and kitchen mats ɡ Hide dish towels ɡ Put away family photos ɡ Hide personal items ɡ Store away valuables and medications Make necessary changes/repairs ɡ Paint walls in neutral tones ɡ Touch-up scuff marks ɡ Fix loose handles on doors & cabinets ɡ Replace missing and/or burnt-out lightbulbs ɡ Upgrade to LED bulbs when possible ɡ Freshen up grout and calking in kitchen, baths, and where is needed Clean until the home is spotless ɡ Dust/wash furniture ɡ Sweep/mop floors ɡ Clean carpets ɡ Consider hiring a professional cleaning service ɡ Vacuum air handler for closets & vents ɡ Wipe off dirt/dust from any visible surface You made the first step by deciding to sell your home and aligning your goals with a proven real estate professional. After the first pre-listing consultation to determine your goals, the work begins.
Create a strategy for showings ɡ Go out of your way to make an outstanding first impression ɡ Be vigilant about cleaning daily messes ɡ Keep all family members in the loop so they know to stay out of the home ɡ Have a plan for pets during showing times ɡ Keep pet areas clean and hide pet food and litter ɡ Neat and tidy – line up shoes, pick up laundry, etc. ɡ Consistently wipe mirrors and surfaces ɡ Keep valuables and personal items hidden ɡ Do not leave medications out ɡ Hang white or light-colored towels neatly in bathrooms ɡ Empty trash cans ɡ Lightly Lysol or disinfect, if necessary ɡ Set thermostats to a comfortable setting ɡ If you have a good relationship with your neighbors, inform them of your showing times as to keep their pets or children quiet during those times ɡ Keep a mat at the front door for buyers to wipe their feet ɡ Play easy listening music, especially if you have built-in speakers ɡ Keep it light and bright by opening blinds and curtains and turning on the lights Securing an offer What happens now? I review the offer with you The offer will indicate how long you have to respond/make a decision • You can reject the offer • You can accept the offer as it is written • You can counter-offer, meaning you can change the terms and enter negotiations
An agreed-upon & signed contract Important dates Effective contract date: Home inspection: First deposit due: Second deposit due: Inspection period: Pest ClosingWalk-through:OtherFinancingLoanRe-inspectionAppraisalinspection:(ifneeded):(ifneeded):applicationdate:contingency:contingencies:date: Title Information Title company will contact you and require you to complete a seller questionnaire. Title company will need to order an estoppel letter from your HOA. There is usually a cost associated with this. You will be notified of any title or survey defects, and I will work with you to clear them up. Title ClosingCompany:agentcontact info: Preparing your home for inspection ɡ Save time and do this in advance ɡ Consider getting a professional home inspection and repair/replace damaged items in advance to avoid surprises ɡ Replace old or burnt-out lightbulbs ɡ Have your HVAC serviced ɡ Clean/replace HVAC filters and all returns ɡ Get dryer vents and air ducts cleaned ɡ Make sure all your appliances work ɡ Clean your stove ɡ Check your smoke alarms and replace the batteries ɡ Ensure your doors and windows open properly ɡ Check that all light fixtures and fans work ɡ Remove brush and debris from gutters and exterior inspection points ɡ Ensure lanai screens are intact with no tears ɡ Trim shrubbery and trees several inches away from the home ɡ Have your chimney and fireplace checked Scan this QR Code to subscribe to the Selling in Lakewood Ranch YouTube channel Scan this QR Code to see an estimated value of your home.
Home inspection Two weeks before closing Contact your utility companies to turn off/stop service as of your closing date. Don’t forget to schedule them to be turned on at your new location, if applicable. ɡ Electric ɡ Water ɡ Gas ɡ Cable/Satellite ɡ Security ɡ Pool maintenance ɡ Yard maintenance ɡ Pest control Prepare your home for its new owners ɡ Remove artwork from walls ɡ Touch up paint ɡ Patch holes ɡ Wall-mounted TV brackets, window treatments, ring doorbells, and anything else attached to the walls, floors, or ceilings may not be removed unless stated in the contract ɡ Schedule your movers to have everything picked up before closing; one to three days before closing is ideal ɡ Schedule cleaners to clean your home once everything is moved out ɡ Leave your ovens and refrigerators clean ɡ Gather all appliances and home manuals and leave in a designated drawer or cabinet Important details ɡ Contact title/closing company and arrange/schedule to sign closing paperwork ɡ Change your address on your license, registration, and accounts ɡ Contact post office to forward your mail 1. Buyers will schedule a professional home inspection within the inspection period defined in the contract. Make sure gas, electric and water are turned on. 2. Buyers and their Realtor ® will submit a Request for Repairs to me. 3. We will review the request together and determine what has to be fixed. 4. On a standard FAR BAR contract, you are required to fix or repair items according to the contract, up to the dollar amount or percentage negotiated on the contract. 5. On an AS-IS contract, you are not required to fix or replace anything, and the buyer may walk away from the contract for any reason during inspection period. Buyers may ask for repairs to be made. At that point, sellers can decide if they would like to perform those repairs or risk buyers canceling the contract. 6. I will prepare a Sellers’ Response to Repairs for you to sign and will forward to the buyers’ agent. 7. Sellers should make the agreed-upon repairs as soon as possible and use a licensed professional when applicable. Buyers have the right to reinspect to ensure all the work has been completed. 8. Keep all receipts for repairs or replacements and forward to me.
MarkBoehmig@michaelsaunders.com MOBILEMarkitSoldFL.com941.807.6936 OFFICE 941.748.6300 8325 Lakewood Ranch Blvd | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 One week before closing ɡ Verify all repairs have been completed ɡ Finish packing ɡ Contact the title company to ensure that they have everything they need from you, and confirm closing and wire details ɡ Confirm that movers have completed the removal of the contents of the home ɡ Home should be cleaned ɡ Walk through the home, open every closet, drawer, and cabinet to ensure you are leaving nothing behind ɡ Buyers to conduct walk-through of property to ensure the home is in good condition and all repairs have been made ɡ Provide alarm codes, door and garage codes to your Realtor® (you can change to generic codes) ɡ Provide your Realtor ® or closing agent with all keys and garage door remotes ɡ Attend closing and sign all paperwork Closing day or day prior My comprehensive and organized approach is intended to be stress-free and help you along your journey to reaching your goals. Congratulations! Mark it sold!
