Step by Step Process of Selling Your Property
1 - Schedule a Meeting
In this first consultation meeting we will discuss your goals, timelines, and the whole process in detail. The key of this first meeting is to set expectations, layout a timeline of the whole process so you are never lost and answer any other questions you might have.
2 - Determine Property Price
We'll give you an estimation of your property price based on our local knowledge and by doing an overall Comparative Market Analysis.
A few things we do to accurately price a property are:
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Comparative Market Analysis: By comparing your home with similar homes in and around the area is what helps us determine an accurate and fair price.
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Accurate Pricing: We'll figure out a perfect price based on your homes condition along with a CMA to accurately define price and ensure it gets sold for maximum profits.
3 - Take Professional Photos & Videos
Before we start marketing your property we need to take professional photos & videos. Our team will take care of this so you don't worry about it, we'll also set up your home properly to make sure it is presentable for photo & video sessions.
4 - Prepare Documentation for Listing
Paperwork can be tedious, which is why in our selling service we deal with this aspect of the process so you don't stress over it.
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Handling Legal Documents: We'll prepare, organize and handle all required legal documents ensuring each document is correct to avoid legal issues.
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Explaining Terms & Requirements: We break down complex terms into simple to understand language so you don't get lost and understand what is going on.
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Ensuring Compliance: All paperwork will comply with the local and state real estate laws to protect you from any liability.
Of course there are many more things to be done when it comes to paperwork, but all you need to know is that we will keep you informed, let you know what you need to do and explain complicated things into simple terms.
5 - Start Online Marketing & Listing
Marketing your home is one of the most important parts of the whole process. Getting more eyeballs on your property is extremely important to get the attention of potential buyers.
A few examples of what we do to market your home:
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Photographing & Videos: Our professional team of photographers makes sure to take nice pictures & videos of your property.
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Online Marketing: Begin marketing your home on our website, Instagram and Facebook. We will also do all the design work, writing and posting so you don't have to.
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Online Listing: We will list your home on Zillow, MLS and other online platforms.
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Organizing Home Tours: We will find interested people and set up home tours for them to attend to. We also handle the logistics regarding the presentation of your home, to make it nice & adequate for these in person home tours.
6 - Hosting Open Houses and Private Appointments
As more buyer interest build up we start getting more and more requests for private appointments or home tours. We will take care of organizing all the logistics regarding hosting an open home and also coordinating and scheduling private appointments so you don't have to.
7 - Accepted offer
After receiving many offers, we will pick and offer with you that specifically meets your standards so that we have the best deal possible. Before accepting the offer we make sure the vet the potential buyer to make sure he is 100% qualified to buy your home.
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Taking Care of Legal Documentation: Ensuring compliance and all documentation is properly set up to account for all legal requirements. Also we will explain to you all the important details such as your obligations and deadlines when it comes to closing the deal so everything is clear.
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Evaluate & Managing Offers: As the listing receives offers from potential buyers we will make sure you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each offer. Also, helping clarify with potential buyers regarding financial details, contingencies and the buyers timeline will be accounted for.
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Strategic Counteroffers: Meeting your expectations and to not settle for anything less to get you the best offer possible.
8 - Inspection
After an offer is accepted, around 24 - 48 hours later the buyer typically arranges a home inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to evaluate the property’s condition and identify any potential issues with structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and more.
9 - Appraisal
The appraisal step involves an independent, third-party evaluation of your home’s market value. It’s usually required by the buyer’s mortgage lender to confirm that the property’s value supports the loan amount.
10 - Closing
In the final stages of selling your property we guide you through this whole process by managing final details and any last-minute issues so we can finalize and have a smooth closing day for everyone.
Some things we do on the finals days of the process are:
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Reviewing the Closing Statement: We will go through the closing statement where Lillian will explain every line to you so that you understand all costs and fees.
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Contingency Management & Documentation: Any contingency that may arise such as repairs, financing and property disclosures will be addressed. We'll also assist you in getting the required documentation for the closing process.
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Final Signatures and Confirming Closing Schedule: We'll coordinate the signing of final documents and explain everything in the process and also schedule a closing date and time for all parties.
