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Home Seller Guide
“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” Thomas Edison
1. Make a Plan
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Discuss where you want to go, and what you need from the sale of your current home to reach that goal. I will evaluate the current market and price your home.
2. Paperwork
Review and sign the listing contract and property disclosures.
3. Getting Ready
Walk through property, make a “to-do” list, and action plan for items that need attention prior to listing (e.g. painting the kitchen, cleaning windows and gutters, etc.) Schedule photographers and videographers.
4. Going on the Market
Live in RMLS, property website live, print materials prepared, sign installed, and lockbox on the home.
5. Open House
Plan for Broker’s Open and/or Public Open House. We will make a plan together that fits with your goals and schedule.
6. Receive and Present Offer
Discuss the terms of the offer including price, down payment, inspection contingency period, closing and possession dates, etc.
7. Negotiate Terms
Review terms of the offer and respond with acceptance, rejection, or counteroffer. Once all parties agree to terms, mutual acceptance is reached and inspection contingency period begins.
8. Home Inspection
Buyers conduct several professional inspections (e.g. house, roof, sewer scope, radon test, oil tank sweep, etc.). You should plan to be away from your home during inspections.
9. Negotiate Repairs
Almost every house needs repairs. I will work with you to negotiate appropriate repairs on your home. All repairs must be negotiated within the “inspection contingency period” (usually the 10 business days after you accept the offer). If we cannot agree on repairs, the buyer can terminate their purchase and their earnest money will be refunded.
10. Appraisal
The lender will send an appraiser to ensure the value of your home is sufficient given the size of the loan.
11. Prepare to Close
Escrow receives all necessary documents from lender. The title company issues a policy ensuring the property is free from encumbrances. The escrow company prepares all documents for signing.
12. Signing
Escrow will contact you to set up a time to sign all necessary documents. This is usually a day or two prior to closing.
