Putting your home on the market can feel stressful, especially when you don’t know what to expect. With my help as an experienced agent, you’ll have guidance throughout the process. These steps will help you get organized, prepare your home, and move toward a successful sale.
Your first step is to reach out to me. We’ll talk about your reasons for selling, your ideal timeline, and any questions you have. I’ll help you understand the local market, explain what to expect, and create a plan that fits your needs. Whether you’re ready to list or just exploring your options, we can start with a conversation.
Certain times of the year can offer better opportunities to sell your home. Spring and summer typically bring more buyer activity, while quieter seasons may mean less competition from other sellers. The best time to list depends on our local market and your personal circumstances. I’ll help you evaluate seasonal trends and choose a timeline that supports your goals.
We’ll also consider where you will live if your home sells before your next home is ready.
Your sale price is different from the amount you will take home. I’ll help you review an estimated Seller’s Net Proceeds worksheet showing your expected proceeds after mortgage payoff and selling expenses.
I’ll prepare a comparative market analysis—a review of similar homes that recently sold, along with current competition—to help you choose an informed asking price. We’ll consider your home’s condition, location, size, and features. Online estimates can be a starting point, but we’ll compare them with comparable sales in the area. Together, we’ll establish a pricing strategy and decide what will work best for your home in the current market.
I’ll help you identify practical ways to make your home welcoming and help buyers imagine living there.
Before you start a major renovation, we’ll discuss whether the likely benefit justifies the cost. We can also discuss whether a pre-listing inspection makes sense for your home. I'll help you coordinate with qualified local contractors when needed.
Collect home repair and improvement records, warranties, renovation permits and order your Resale Package if a Homeowners Association exits in your neighborhood.
I will develop a marketing strategy that will be the most beneficial to bring the most attention to your home. This will include advertising through social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals and traditional media.
We’ll review your listing description and photos for accuracy, confirm the marketing plan, and establish showing arrangements that work for your household. Before each showing, tidy up, turn on lights, secure valuables and personal documents, and make arrangements for pets. A simple preparation routine can make repeated showings easier.
I’ll help you evaluate offers, including:
A contingency is a contract condition that must be met or otherwise resolved for the sale to proceed. The highest offer may not provide the best combination of proceeds, timing, and certainty. We’ll discuss your options and contract terms before you decide whether to accept or counter an offer.
Once you’re under contract, I’ll help you track deadlines and coordinate the next steps with the professionals involved in your sale. Depending on the agreement and financing, this period may include inspections, an appraisal, title review, and the buyer’s final loan approval. Inspection findings may lead to requests for repairs or credits. We’ll review those requests in light of your contract and priorities.
Confirm your move-out date. Schedule movers, coordinate utility changes, and gather keys, remotes, access codes, and appliance manuals. I will review your preliminary settlement statement with you and confirm how your proceeds will be delivered.
We will go to closing together, where you review and sign your closing documents. Once closing is complete, you’ll receive copies of your signed documents, either in print or as a PDF by email. Your proceeds will be delivered according to the settlement arrangements, and we’ll coordinate handing over the keys to the new owners. Then it’s time to celebrate your successful sale and the next chapter ahead!
My support doesn’t end at closing. Whether you have a follow-up question or need help with your next move, I’m just a phone call away.
Selling your home is often just the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Once your sale is complete, I’m here to help with whatever comes next. Whether you’re relocating, moving into a larger home, downsizing, or searching for a home that better fits your lifestyle, I’ll be by your side every step of the way. My goal is to make your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible so you can move forward with confidence and excitement for what’s ahead.
