Seller's Guide

Before you list your home, it’s important to think about what you want to achieve with the sale. Are you hoping to reach a certain price point so you can move into a larger or more updated home? Or do you need to sell quickly to relocate to a new city or neighborhood? Once you’re clear on your priorities, shaping the right strategy becomes much easier. For example, if a faster sale is your main goal, you may choose to price your home more competitively. If maximizing profit is more important, your approach may differ. Be sure to share your goals openly with your real estate team so they can help you set the right pricing strategy and guide you toward the best possible outcome.

If you’ve managed to keep your home in perfect condition since the day you moved in, you’re definitely in the minority. For most sellers, once the home is priced, the next step is getting it ready to show buyers at its best. This means clearing out clutter, removing personal items so buyers can easily picture themselves living there, and taking care of any necessary repairs—big or small. A deep clean goes a long way too, including windows and all surfaces, to help your home feel fresh and well cared for. You will also need to complete a pre-sale inspections which we coordinate for you, take care of required disclosures (we’ll guide you through that process), and consider professional staging to help highlight your home’s best features and maximize your return. (We pay for professional staging and pre-sale inspections as part of our services).

Receiving an offer is one of the most exciting moments in the home-selling process, but important steps still lie ahead. We will carefully review each offer with you, verify that the buyer is pre-qualified or pre-approved by a mortgage lender, and help determine whether the terms meet your goals and expectations. If an offer comes in lower than you'd like, there are several options to consider. You may choose to submit a counteroffer or negotiate other terms to help close the gap, such as covering a portion of the buyer's closing costs, making certain repairs, adjusting the move-in timeline, or including select appliances or fixtures with the sale. Our team will guide you through the negotiation process to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Congratulations—you've accepted an offer and are now in the final stages of the home-selling process. Although the finish line is in sight, we still have a few important steps to complete before closing. During this phase, both you and the buyer will work through any remaining items outlined in the contract. If the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will typically require an appraisal of the property. Depending on the agreement's terms, repairs or other conditions may also need to be addressed before closing. Our team will coordinate these details, ensure each responsibility is handled by the appropriate party, and keep everything on track for a smooth and timely closing. We will also work closely with the title and escrow company to ensure all documents, funds, and requirements are in place before closing day. If you haven't already done so, this is also the time to begin preparing for your move so the new owners can take possession of the home as scheduled. We'll be here to guide you every step of the way and help make the transition as seamless as possible.