Seller's Guide

What are your goals for selling your home? Are you looking to make a certain amount of money to put toward a larger or nicer home? Or is selling quickly your top priority because of a move to a new city or area? Understanding your needs is key to crafting the right strategy.

For example, if selling quickly is your goal, you might consider pricing your home more competitively. On the other hand, if your focus is on maximizing profit, you’ll want to take a different approach. Whatever your priorities are, be sure to share them with us so we can adjust your selling strategy to meet your goals and help you get the best possible outcome.

If your home isn’t already in showroom condition, don’t worry—now’s the perfect time to get it ready for buyers. Start by decluttering and packing away personal items so they can picture themselves living there. Next, focus on curb appeal—it’s the first thing buyers see, so make it count. Tidy up the landscaping, mow the lawn, plant fresh flowers, lay down new mulch, and consider a fresh coat of paint on the front door or shutters to create a welcoming first impression.

Inside, tackle any small repairs like fixing squeaky doors, leaky faucets, or chipped paint. Then, give your home a deep clean, from carpets and windows to appliances and baseboards. Don’t forget to let in natural light—open curtains or blinds to brighten every room. The goal is to create a space that feels fresh, inviting, and completely move-in ready. Putting in a little extra effort now will make a big impact when buyers walk through your door!

Getting an offer on your home is an exciting step, but it’s not the end of the process just yet. We’ll carefully evaluate each offer with you to ensure the buyer is pre-approved by a mortgage lender and that the terms align with your goals.

If the offer comes in lower than expected, we’ll work with you to explore options like making a counteroffer or finding creative ways to bridge the gap. This could include offering to cover part of the closing costs, making agreed-upon repairs, adjusting the move-in date, or leaving certain appliances or fixtures for the buyer. Our goal is to guide you through the negotiation process and help you secure the best deal possible while keeping everything as smooth and stress-free as possible.

You’ve accepted an offer and are now in the final stretch of your selling journey! Before closing, there are still a few important steps to take care of. Both you and the buyer will need to agree on what needs to be done before the sale is finalized. This might include inspections, surveys, or appraisals, and in some cases, completing necessary repairs—big or small.

We’ll take the lead on managing this process, making sure every item on the list is addressed, paid for by the correct party, and completed on time. Throughout the process, we’ll be checking in with the company handling the transaction to ensure everything stays on track and moves forward as planned. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to finalize your moving plans so the new buyer can take possession without any delays. We’re here to keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on your next chapter!