Selling a house typically includes many of the following elements. We will be your resource and guide every step of the way.
Initial Consultation
- Determine your needs and priorities
- Review “agency” choices and select appropriate working relationship
- Discuss Marketing Plan
- Establish Pricing Strategy
Design and Implement a Marketing Plan
- Complete home enhancement recommendations
- Carry out scheduled marketing activities
- Show the property to brokers and prospective buyers
- Communicate with you on a regular basis
- Monitor results of marketing activities
- Modify Marketing Plan and Pricing Strategy as necessary
Review the Offer and Reach an Agreement with Buyer
- Buyer’s real estate professional presents offer
- Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions
- Negotiation; possible counter offers
- Reach final agreement
Complete the Settlement Process (per purchase contract)
- Deposit of buyer’s earnest money
- Sign documents
- Title search; preliminary title report to buyer
- Inspections
- Removal of remaining contingencies
- Buyer’s final walk-through of property
- Loan funding/balance of funds from buyer
- Recording of title
- Relocation of seller; possession of property by buyer
After-Sale Service
- Help you find your next home, as needed
- Assist you with relocation, as needed
- Provide resources for other after-sale homeowner needs
How does my real estate agent get paid?
The National Association of Realtors has written a great document showing the various ways of compensating real estate agents. CLICK HERE to review the article.