1. Listing Consultation

We will discuss motivation, goals, timeline. I'll take a tour of your beautiful home, give helpful tips on how to prepare it, and go over the process, recent comparable sales, pricing strategy, marketing and more. I want to make sure you are comfortable and confident with hiring me for the job and answer any questions you may have. 

2. Pre-Listing Prep

After our meeting, we'll set a target list date, with enough time for you to prepare the home for sale. Preparation is key and will help you sell for top dollar. This includes deep cleaning, decluttering, minor repairs, painting, curb appeal, etc. We will also compile a features list and any permits, warranties, inspections, Hoa rules that a potential buyer might ask for during the process.

3. Professional Photos and Staging.

Now that we have a fresh, clean slate, it's time to stage (if applicable), take professional HDR photos, video, drone, floorplans, and more. I want to make sure to position your home well in the marketplace so it becomes the obvious choice for buyers. The cleaning and purging is going to pay off!

4. Listing Live

Now we are ready to make your home live and start scheduling private showings with ready, willing, and able buyers. We will talk about what times work best for you and how much notice you'd like ahead of time, if you are living in the home.

5. Negotiating Offers

An offer or multiple offers have been received and it's time to work towards a mutual agreement with the buyer. We will review all offers with your best interest, and keep in mind that though the price is important, the terms of the offer are also crucial. 

6. Under Contract

Congratulations on choosing the best offer! The buyer will have a specified number of days to satisfy their contingencies and loan obligations such as, inspections, title review, appraisal, etc. Ideally, you want to keep the home in the same condition as when you listed it, for a smooth inspection & appraisal. All utilities should be hooked up and running.  There could be additional negotiations throughout this process. 

7. Clear to Close

Once the buyer has satisfied all contingencies and loan obligations, their lender gives the 'clear to close' signifying that the financing is ready and the escrow company can now reach out to both parties to schedule their final signings. After all the inspections are through, it's also time to start de-staging, packing up, and planning your move out. 

8. Final Signing & Loose Threads

As we approach the closing date, the title & escrow company will reach out to schedule your final, in-person signing. Remember to bring a form of ID. They will reach out ahead of time to find out how you'd like to receive your funds. Signing typically occurs the day before or the morning of closing. The fully notarized documents go back to the lender for processing and then sent out for recording with the county. 

I will have you compile all your house keys, spares, garage door openers, mail box keys, etc. and leave them in a special place for the buyers to access. It's also a good time to change your mailing address before the closing date and schedule the disconnection of your utilities. 

9. Closing Day!

The documents have been signed and sent off for recording. After I get the call from the escrow company that we are all recorded, the title to the home has been transferred to the new buyers and you're officially homeless... just kidding :) I make sure to deliver the last key to the buyer's agent after recording, and you should see the money hit your account within 24 hours. Congratulations!!