10 Steps to Selling Your Home
Your complete guide through the home selling process
01
Find a Real Estate Agent
Look for a professional agent who makes you feel comfortable and has a proven marketing plan. This person will guide you through every step.
02
Set a Price
Work with your agent to determine a price that's in line with the market value of your home. A strategic price attracts serious buyers and maximizes your net proceeds.
03
Stage Your Home
Clean and declutter your home to make it more appealing to potential buyers. First impressions matter—professional staging can significantly increase your home's perceived value.
04
Market Your Home
After the listing contract is signed, we begin a custom marketing campaign. Professional photography, digital marketing, and social media exposure get your home in front of the right buyers.
05
List Your Home
Once your home is ready to go, we list it on the MLS and 50+ realty websites and apps. Yard signage and directional marketing make sure buyers find you.
06
Schedule Showings
Keep your calendar open to accommodate potential buyers. A well-maintained, welcoming home during showings can make the difference between an offer and a missed opportunity.
07
Accept an Offer
As offers come in, we review them carefully and negotiate terms that are favorable to you. Our job is to get you the best deal possible.
08
Inspections
After an offer is accepted, the buyer's inspector will examine your home. We help you handle repair requests professionally and fairly, protecting your bottom line.
09
Appraisal
The lender's appraiser verifies your home's value. We prepare a comp packet and are ready with a rebuttal if needed to support your asking price.
10
Closing the Sale
We coordinate final details with title, the bank, and insurance. Sign your closing documents, and congratulations—you've successfully sold your home!
The Marketing Plan
I am committed to offer the highest standards of professional service to all my customers. To assure you that your property is marketed to its fullest potential and to obtain the highest possible market value, the following will be completed:
Book listing photographer and 3D tours as needed
Schedule signage installation, directionals, info box, and smart lockbox
Send 'Just Listed' announcements to the neighborhood and local apartments
Launch 'Just Listed' social media and Google ads (Newspaper ad as needed)
Listing brochures with @turf map with local community information
Send listing to each Agent VIA email or text who has sold a nearby home
Phone buyers, my business partners, and HR departments
Host open houses
Activate the property on the MLS and over 50 realty apps and sites
AI Monitoring of potential buyers & My secret Property Notification Strategies
Arrange showings for other agents and unrepresented buyers
Contact you regularly with verbal progress reports and review marketing activities
Monitor listing and sales activities to maintain a competitive position
Attempt follow-up on each showing to obtain prospects' reactions
Perform a reverse prospect search and mail a copy of the flyer to agents
Perform Marketing/Price Review after 21 days
Represent your best interests at all times and in all negotiations
Pre-qualify potential buyers and confirm proof of financing
Present and discuss all offers on the property with the owner
Negotiate the transaction with the other agent and finalize the sales contract
Prepare an Appraiser Packet and communicate rebuttal strategies if needed
Provide access to my vast network of contractors for needed repairs
Finalize the closing and line up transfer of funds to appropriate accounts
Produce the quickest sale at the highest price with the least amount of inconvenience to you
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Photography & 3D Tours
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Listing Platforms
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Dedicated Service
How to Stage Your Home
Home staging with seller-owned furniture makes a property look its best, emphasizing its best features, creating warmth and comfort, and making it look inviting and spacious. Staged homes photograph better, stand out more in listings and showings, leading to quicker sales and potentially higher selling prices.
Quick Staging Tips
- 1Declutter and depersonalize your home to create a neutral space
- 2Consider hiring a professional home staging company for kitchen or living room
- 3If an area can't be organized, virtually stage and decorate the space
- 4When in doubt, throw it in the garage! Everyone forgets a cluttered garage but a cluttered living space can detour buyers
Declutter and Depersonalize
Clear out any unnecessary items or personal belongings to make the space look larger and more appealing to potential buyers.
Clean and Repair
Clean your home thoroughly and fix any visible damages, such as chipped paint or broken fixtures, to make the space appear well-maintained.
Enhance Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, so make sure the exterior of your home is tidy and inviting. Consider adding potted plants, fresh paint, or new front door hardware.
Rearrange Furniture
Create a functional flow by rearranging furniture and removing any oversized pieces that make rooms look cluttered.
Use Neutral Colors
Neutral colors create a blank canvas that allows buyers to envision themselves in the space. Consider painting walls or swapping bold accessories for muted tones.
Let in Natural Light
Open curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. This will make rooms feel brighter and more spacious.
Stage Each Room
Each room should have a clear purpose and be staged accordingly. For example, a spare bedroom can be staged as a home office or workout space.
Add Finishing Touches
Small details can make a big impact. Consider adding fresh flowers, a decorative throw pillow, or a scented candle to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Preparing Your Home
For Showings
Potential buyers will want to see your home, so it's important to prepare for showings. Creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere is key to a successful home showing.
Showing Checklist
Commission Explained
"We were afraid to list our home with a realtor because of previous experiences. Austin kept our best interests at the forefront of the entire process."
- Triston and Kelly
Sales Commission paid by the seller
Paid to Buyer Agency
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Terms to Know
Understanding key real estate terms will help you navigate the home selling process with confidence.