HOMESELLER’S GUIDE
Unstoppable Starts HereSM
When you decide to work with a REMAX® agent, you can feel confident you’ve made a smart choice (and not just because REMAX is the #1 name in real estate ).1
There’s a reason more buyers and sellers think of REMAX than any other real estate brand , and it lies in more than 50 years of experience, adaptability and evolution This brokerage is not a pop-up, a trend or a fad These roots run deep, and experience runs wide network-wide. You can trust the REMAX foundation was built strong.
Founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, REMAX stands for “Real Estate Maximums ” The new name and concept intended to disrupt the industry by creating an innovative, entrepreneurial culture that affords its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with greater independence
And disrupt it did
Now, with more than 145,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices and a presence in over 110 countries and territories, nobody in the world sells more real estate than REMAX3
It took unstoppable grit, continuous learning, agile navigating and, most of all, passion. That’s why the REMAX network offers more real estate sales experience than other agents, giving you the confidence to navigate any market with a trusted professional
26,000 93,000+ 11,000 83,000+ 126,000+ 13,000 33,900 25,000+
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
REALTOR® | ASSOCIATE
Licensed Realtor since 2014, serving the Denver Metro area
Known for her integrity, professionalism & personalized client care
Passionate about helping buyers & sellers navigate the real estate process with confidence
Builds lasting relationships through clear communication & a client-first approach
Loves hiking, golfing, reading, and spending time with her husband & four kids
What People Say?
Seeforyourself!
Donna S.
Murad N.
Murad N.
Colorado Expertise. Global Reach. 25+ Locations
Locally owned and globally recognized, REMAX Alliance has grown into one of Colorado’s largest and most trusted real estate networks, with 25 offices serving communities along the Front Range and beyond Founded in 1978 by Colorado native Chuck Ochsner, the company was built on integrity, trust, and hard work values that continue to define it today
Over the decades, REMAX Alliance has earned a statewide reputation for community, collaboration, and excellence, providing agents with innovative tools, cutting-edge marketing, and a supportive culture Today, it continues to shape the Colorado real estate landscape, blending the power of a global brand with the heart of local ownership.
*Map is for illustrative purposes only Locations are approximate and subject to change
Home Selling Process Pt 1
MEET WITH YOUR AGENT
Your journey begins with a strategy session to discuss your goals, timeline, and what sets your home apart Your agent will analyze market conditions, comparable properties, and recommend the best pricing strategy
SELLER ADVANTAGE:
With expert guidance and proven marketing strategies, your RE/MAX Alliance agent ensures your home gets maximum visibility and the strongest possible offers
PREPARE YOUR HOME
Small improvements can make a big difference Your agent will help you decide where to focus your efforts This may include staging, minor repairs, deep cleaning, and boosting curb appeal
PRO TIP:
Homes that are well-prepared and professionally photographed often sell faster and for more money.
Your agent will prepare a detailed Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and walk you through pricing options Together, you’ll choose a price that reflects the market and your goals whether it’s maximizing profit, selling quickly, or both
MARKET YOUR PROPERTY
This is where your agent shines Your home will be listed on the MLS, syndicated to major platforms like Zillow and Realtor com, and promoted through RE/MAX Alliance’s marketing network.
MARKETING TOOLS MAY INCLUDE:
Professional photography and video tours
Social media and targeted digital ads
Open houses and virtual showings
Custom property flyers and signage
SHOWINGS & FEEDBACK
Your agent will coordinate private showings, open houses, and gather buyer feedback You’ll receive updates and recommendations throughout the process to help your listing stay competitive.
PRO TIP:
Keep your home clean and well-lit first impressions matter!
Home Selling Process Pt 2
Once offers arrive, your agent will help you evaluate each one based on price, contingencies, and buyer strength. They’ll handle all negotiations to protect your interests and secure the best possible outcome
Once you’ve accepted an offer, your home moves into the contract phase. During this time, the buyer completes inspections, secures financing, and the title company begins preparing closing documents.
REMINDER:
Your agent will track all deadlines to ensure a smooth process
& INSPECTION
8 If requested by the buyer’s lender, an appraisal confirms the home’s value. The buyer will also conduct an inspection your agent will guide you through any repair requests or negotiations that follow
9 Congratulations! You've reached the finish line
On closing day, ownership transfers to the buyer. You’ll sign final documents, hand over the keys, and receive your proceeds. Your agent will be by your side to ensure everything goes smoothly from start to finish
AFTER THE SALE
Your agent can connect you with trusted professionals for your next move whether you’re buying locally, relocating, or investing. Your relationship doesn’t end at closing your RE/MAX Alliance agent is always here as your real estate resource for life
MARKETING STRATEGY
To ensure the highest level of exposure for your home, your marketing plan may include a number of different tools and resources such as:
DIGITAL MARKETING
Meta Ads (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger)
Property Website
Property Video
Social Media
Virtual Tours
Digital Property Flyers
Broker Tours
PRINT MARKETING
Flyer (Digital & Print)
Brochures
Booklets
Postcards
Email Blast
Door Hanger
QR Code
Open House
PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
First Impressions Matter Exceptional Photography Gets Results.
PROFESSIONAL IMAGERY MAKES A LASTING IMPRESSION
From the right angles and lighting to aerial views and video tours, professional visuals showcase your home in the best possible way online, in print, and everywhere in between.
61% MORE ONLINE VIEWS FASTER SALES
32%
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Beautiful, high-resolution images that showcase your home's best features.
CINEMATIC VIDEO TOURS
Engaging video content that allows buyers to experience your home before they visit.
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Aerial perspectives that highlight your property, lot, neighborhood, and surrounding views.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
Professionally designed visuals and videos created to maximize online exposure
PREPARE YOUR HOME TO LIST
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DECLUTTER & DEPERSONALIZE
Start by removing any clutter and personal items from your home. Buyers want to be able to envision themselves living in the space, and too many personal items can be distracting
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE
Make sure your home is clean and organized. This includes deep-cleaning of all flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, and organizing closets
COMPLETE REPAIRS
Fix any noticeable issues such as leaky faucets, loose tiles, or broken appliances. These repairs can make a big difference in the overall impression of your home
PAINT & TOUCH-UP
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your home's appearance Touch up any scuffs or scratches on walls and trim.
PREPARE YOUR HOME TO LIST
STAGE YOUR HOME
There may be a need to hire a professional home stager to help showcase your home's best features and help buyers visualize living in your home. If you're staging on your own, I will assist you to ensure that your home arrangement maximizes space and flow
BOOST CURB APPEAL
First impressions matter, so make sure the outside of your home looks just as good as the inside. This includes landscaping, adding fresh mulch, planting flowers, and painting the front door. Seasonally, make sure all driveways, pathways, and outside entertaining areas are shoveled and clear of ice
GATHER DOCUMENTS
Make sure you have all the necessary paperwork in order, such as previous surveys, receipts for repairs completed, inspection reports, manuals, and warranties
SET THE RIGHT PRICE
Work with me to set a competitive price that will attract potential buyers without undervaluing your home.
Seller Success Tips
DO
Financially Prepare
Discuss all expenses and strategies for listing and marketing your home with your agent And remember, the rate you pay an agent is negotiable, so consider the options and what it means for your bottom line But be wary of deep discounts more deals may mean an agent has less experience A reputable agent, such as a REMAX agent, will be upfront and highly detailed, helping you to make confident and wellinformed decisions
Clear Out & Clean Up
You want potential buyers to imagine your house as their own, so clear out the clutter Remove excess home décor, pack up the collectibles, put away the kids’ toys and eliminate pet evidence (unless your home includes a pet amenity like a dog-washing station) You’ll also want to clean everything, from the baseboards to the ceilings and every spot in between In addition, keep the house at a comfortable room temperature and avoid strongly scented air fresheners
Update & Upkeep
Impress house hunters with simple yet visually appealing updates Inside, consider swapping out old light fixtures, painting the walls a light neutral color with white trim and replacing older carpets with new hard flooring Outside, remember to trim bushes and trees, pull weeds, keep the grass cut or the driveway shoveled and add greenery and flowers for a flattering first impression
Organize & Categorize
Arrange furnishings to complement the size, traffic flow and natural light of the room If you’re not sure, consult a professional stager You’ll also want to organize all of your paperwork: inspection reports, property disclosures, appliance manuals, etc Then, categorize them in an easy-to-access binder for quick reference A REMAX agent can help with all of these details
Respect & Respond
Stay open to professionals’ (appraiser, inspector, stager, etc ) suggestions on what changes can be made to make your home more broadly appealing And don’t be offended by a low offer; discuss a plan with your agent to respond to the buyer You’ll likely let them know the offer was too low, but that you are serious about accepting a better one
DON’T
Fall Behind
Selling your house is hard work, but it’s important to stay up to date on your responsibilities Once you find a buyer, you must continue caring for the property as well as paying your mortgage and utility bills so you don’t have extra costs to cover at closing
Get Impatient
The time it takes to sell a home varies based on market conditions (and you may start to feel antsy) But no matter how fast or slow the sale of your house moves, it’s important to avoid entering into negotiations with buyers who aren’t preapproved for a mortgage Also, listen to your agent and set the price according to market conditions Pricing it too high can keep it on the market and make it appear unattractive, flawed or stale
Hide or Hover
Your home needs to be ready when buyers are So it’s best you don’t request a 24-hour notice or allow your phone or emails to go unanswered Also, inform your agent of any audio or video equipment in and around the home, as local laws and rules may require action for home tours And finally, make sure to leave during showings Buyers appreciate space and may feel uncomfortable sharing their thoughts if you’re present A good agent will share feedback from each tour to keep you informed
Forget To Think Beyond the Sale
If you have an existing home to sell, you might anticipate excess funds after closing But if you’re purchasing another home, it’s recommended to check in with your real estate agent and mortgage professional before acting Life happens You might need to replace a car, find a new loan, add to credit card balances or pull from savings A quick check-in can help you understand how these actions may impact your finances, so you can avoid unforeseen complications in the future
Do It All or Leave It All
Working with a real estate agent can be invaluable Why try to do it all when you can hire a professional agent with the experience and expertise to do it for you? However, when you hire a real estate agent, don’t leave it all up to them You’ll have a number of personal responsibilities to manage to help make your homeselling experience successful
THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
The “Window of Opportunity” is the period in which your home will receive its maximum exposure typically when your home is new on the market.
In order to capitalize on this window, it is crucially important that your home is ready for sale: priced at Fair Market Value, prepared to showcase its features and attributes, and a marketing strategy is implemented to further increase its exposure
INTELLIGENT PRICING AND TIMING
Pricing your home correctly yields measurably better results. The chart below shows how many buyers will see your home at different price levels.
Sellers often view their homes as “special” which tempts them to put a higher price on the home, believing they can always come down later, but that’s a serious mistake.
Overpricing prevents the very buyers who are eligible to buy the home from ever seeing it Most buyers shop by price range, and look for the best value in that range
Statistically, by pricing at or near fair market value, more buyers will see your home and more competitive offers to purchase will be submitted. The first two weeks of marketing are crucial to selling the property. In that time, the home is fresh and exciting to buyers and their Brokers. It is important that your home is priced correctly from the beginning so that more people will consider it in their search
NOTE:
A Broker is an objective third party that can make a non-emotional assessment of the value of your home. Their expertise in this area is based on knowledge, training, and experience.
SIX STAGING SUGGESTIONS
CLEAN UP THE CLUTTER
When listing your house and preparing for showings, it’s best to organize your space A good rule of thumb is to sort through all the items you don’t use regularly and sort them into three piles: pack it, donate it and discard it
Pack It
If you’re packing up, consider renting a portable storage container, they’re delivered to your home, picked up when full and stored until you need them again Just note: if your property or HOA doesn’t allow portable units, look into a nearby storage facility as a backup option
Donate It
For the items you’re donating, a number of charities now offer scheduled donation pick-ups Visit your favorite charity’s website to learn when they’ll be in your neighborhood
Discard It
For the items your’re discarding, first make sure they can be discarded Certain items need to be recycled or properly disposed Check with your municipality website to find a convenient and affordable way to properly dispose of certain materials If what you have truly can be discarded, consider renting a dumpster for large quantities
Not interested in hiring a professional stager? Consider these six staging suggestions to help enhance your home:
FIX minor flaws and imperfections; buyers don’t want deferred maintenance issues
REMOVE excess furniture from rooms and clutter from countertops to make spaces appear larger
CLEAN and organize everything including garages, closets, storage rooms and laundry rooms Buyers look everywhere.
WASH windows, pull back curtains and turn on lights in dim rooms to brighten areas and make rooms appear larger
PAINT walls in light neutral tones and pack up family pictures so buyers can envision their décor preferences
MANAGE your yard; shovel the paths, mow the lawn, plant flowers and remove cobwebs from the door frames and light fixtures.
OUR MUTUAL GOALS
Now that you know who I am, the organization I'm proud to represent, let’s talk about what I want to do for you. I want to sell your home…
At the highest possible price
In the shortest amount of time, or within the timeframe you specify With the most favorable terms for you
We’re all in the same boat. When I come on board, your goals become my top priority.
COMMUNICATION
In the beginning stages, I’ll work with you to prepare your home for showings, as well as coordinate the signing of necessary documents to list your home
Once your home is listed, I’ll provide periodic updates about recent activities and open houses Buyer feedback can offer valuable insight into our marketing strategy, and it will allow us to adjust our strategy if needed
All offers received will be presented to you for your review, and I will discuss my negotiation strategy with you before responding Once we decide on an offer, I will keep you informed about repair requests, milestones, and deadlines
Throughout the process, I am just a call, text, or email away I am here to help, so feel free to share concerns or ask questions.
THE PLAN
Our proven method can be boiled down to the 3Ps
Price A complete and thorough market evaluation will ensure your listing stands out, gets high traffic, and sells faster for the best price. It is extremely important to price a home correctly because a house stagnant on the market attracts few buyers. I utilize Intelligent Pricing and complete extensive research so your home is priced right
Presentation — I’ll prepare your home to highlight its best attributes, inside and out First impressions are crucial, so I help coordinate photography, landscaping, repairs, home staging, and house cleaning Many buyers start shopping online, so I aim to make the best possible impression and spark as much interest as possible. Of course, you have final say on what I can and can’t do to prepare your property for sale, but it’s important to understand that my recommendations are drawn from my experiences
Promote — I will use a multi-faceted marketing campaign to attract the most potential buyers Increasing the number of buyers who see your home in the first 10 days will result in higher and better offers My marketing strategy is based on research, experience and innovation.
MOVING OUT CHECKLIST
Notify current Utility Companies (shut off-connection dates)
Electric
Water/Sewer
Gas
Trash
Internet
Phone/Cell Service
Cable/Satellite
Notify Insurance Carriers
Home Insurance
Car Insurance
Update ID
Drivers License
Voters Registration
Update Medical Records
Doctors (General Practitioner, Eye Care, Specialists, etc.)
Dentist
Pharmacies
Medical Equipment Vendors
Update Contact Records
Employer, Schools, Clubs, etc.
CLOSING COSTS
These are the customary fees associated with a real estate transaction, and who typically pays them.
SELLER'S CLOSING FEES
Owner’s Title Insurance (Owner’s Policy)
Listing Brokerage Compensation*
Loan Payoff Balances
Pro-Rated Property Taxes
Current Utility Balances
Homeowner’s Association Fees (if applicable)
Pro-Rated HOA Dues (if applicable)
HOA Transfer Fees / Status Letter Fees (varies by HOA)
Cosmetic or agreed-upon repairs (if negotiated)
Septic or Well Testing (only if applicable and required by county or negotiated)
Closing Fee (often split with buyer, depending on title company)
*Negotiated between the parties
BUYER'S CLOSING FEES
Lender’s Title Insurance Policy (Loan Policy)
Buyer’s Closing Fee (often split with seller)
Home Inspection(s)
Radon/Sewer/Additional Inspections (if desired)
Real Estate Brokerage Compensation* (if applicable)
Recording Fees
First-Year Home Insurance Premium
First-Year Flood Insurance Premium (if in flood zone)
HOA Transfer / Setup Fees (if applicable)
Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) if requested (optional replaces “survey fee” in CO)
Lender Fees (appraisal, credit report, origination, pre-paids, PMI if required)
Pro-Rated HOA Dues (if applicable)
