Listing Guide

Why choose Marchant Real Estate

Marchant Real Estate is a proud independent firm, situating itself in the Upstate real estate market as a locally owned and operated entity in a sea of franchisors. The Marchant Signature is our guarantee that we will serve every client with the highest quality, trust, and confidence. That’s our promise.

For more than 30 years, we have made our mark in the communities we serve by upholding that promise from the initial client meeting until the home sale closes, and beyond. Our clients can count on our proven expertise to guide the entire process.

Selling your home is far more than putting a sign in the yard and hoping for the best. Marchant Real Estate agents approach the sale of your home with professionalism and commitment. Each individual home sale is a top priority and our company resources and industry reputation will prove you have made the right choice through every step of the process.

Let’s Talk About Your Goals

• What are the main factors for this move?

• What is your ideal timeline?

• What are you looking for in a listing agent?

• What areas are you most concerned about in the selling process?

• Tell me about what makes your home special?

• Are there any specific items future buyers should know?

• What is your mortgage situation, and do you need to sell to buy your next home?

PREPARING TO LIST

STEP 1 STEP 2

STEP 3

Set the price

Complete a comparable market analysis, determine the listing price, and understand your financial position with the sale.

Make a Plan

Work with you to create a timeline that meets your needs and includes items such as decluttering, staging, and prelisting inspections.

Prepare your Home

Make any improvements, increase sale ability, depersonalize, take professional photos, and complete a marketing strategy to expose the property to potential buyers.

THE LISTING PROCESS

STEP 1

Implement a tailored marketing plan including listing on MLS, local & national online websites, open house, email campaigns, and social media exposure.

STEP 2

Marketing Communicate

We will keep you informed with status updates on showings, interest level, feedback, and visibility.

STEP 3

Guidance

Be your guide through the listing phase and communicate if changes in strategy are needed.

STEP 4

Negotiate

&

Accept

Present and review purchase offers, negotiate, and make counter offers as necessary to reach offer acceptance.

NAVIGATING THE TRANSACTION

Repair Process

Communicate and negotiate any requested repairs, including acquiring estimates and/or trade recommendations from our extensive vendor list.

Additional Needs

Communicate and work alongside the selling agent to verify any financing requirements or appraisal needs.

Final Steps

Guide you through the final stages of repair completion, buyer walk through, and attorney requests.

COMPLETING THE SALE

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Covering Details

Assist you with all details needed when transitioning to your next home.

Thorough Review

Review and explain items listed on your closing documents and assist with communication needed with the closing attorney.

Closing Process

Attend closing with you and follow up with any details related to completing the sale of your home.

Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions of your life where emotions, memories, concerns, and finances all come together. At Marchant Real Estate, we are here to guide you through the selling process as your partner through the sale–and beyond.