Selling with our team
Selling a home involves a series of steps, from preparation to closing. Here’s what the process looks like:
Step 1: Preparation
This is where we lay the groundwork together. I’ll walk through your property and help you understand its market value through a broker walkthrough and comparative market analysis. From there, I’ll give you my honest take on what’s worth doing before we list, and what you can skip. I always recommend getting ahead of inspections early (pest, home, roof, septic, and sewer lateral are my go-to’s), so there are no surprises once we’re in contract. We’ll also pull together the important paperwork you’ll need: title, trust documents, tax records, and property disclosures.
Step 2: Getting Market Ready
Once your home is prepped and ready to shine, we set a competitive asking price and get to work. I market your property through our local MLS and advertise across 40 different real estate websites – including Zillow, Realtor.com, RedFin, etc. alongside open houses and private showings. My goal is to put your home in front of as many qualified buyers as possible.
Step 3: Receiving and Negotiating Offers
When offers come in, we’ll sit down and go through them together. I’ll walk you through each one – price, contingencies, closing timeline, and any other terms on the table – so you can make a confident, informed decision. Once we’ve landed on the right offer, we’ll sign the purchase agreement and move forward.
Step 4: Under Contract
With an accepted offer, the buyer deposits their earnest money and gets to work on financing and inspections. If they request repairs or contract adjustments, we’ll negotiate the best outcome for you. A title search is also completed to confirm clear ownership, and I’ll keep you updated along the way so nothing feels like a surprise.
Step 5: Closing
This is the finish line. Final documents are reviewed and signed by both parties, the buyer pays the purchase price and closing costs, and you transfer ownership through the deed. Funds are distributed and the transaction is officially recorded, and your home is sold!
Step 6: Post-Closing
Once we close, I’ll make sure the transition feels smooth – keys handed over, utilities transferred or canceled, and copies of all your transaction documents in hand for tax and legal purposes. And just like with my buyers, I’m here for you long after the sale. Whether you need a trusted referral or you’re thinking about your next move down the road, I’m always just a call away.
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Arcata, CA 95521
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