Seller Step 12 – Approaching closing date
Seller Step 12 – Approaching closing date Packing and what must be done to the house; what to leave, and what can stay. Do Leave Shelving in a garage or storage area Cleaning supplies (maybe not the toilet brush) Finishing trim, and paint Curtains, blinds, rods Logs or wood for fireplace Warranties for appliances etc […]
Seller Step 11 – Completing repairs and waiting for appraisal
Seller Step 11 – Completing repairs and waiting for appraisal Like anything else, the waiting is always the hard part. However, this is a good time for you to get the repairs done. We do have a list of people who can help you with these repairs.Click herefor a list of companies that we recommend […]
Seller Step 10 – In contract
Seller Step 10 – In contract Congratulations, you are now in contract! This is where the work begins. Our team has a transaction coordinator. She is a licensed realtor, so she can talk with the other realtor in the offer and all the other people associated with the transaction. We will keep you updated all […]
Seller Step 9 – Second negotiation
Seller Step 9 – Second negotiation Here is where we get the amendment for repairs.Click hereto see what a typical repair amendment looks like, andClick hereto view a sample home inspection report. Sometimes, the buyers will ask for all repairs to be done and sometimes, just a few of the items, it really depends on […]
Seller Step 8 – Home inspection
Seller Step 8 – Home inspection Each offer on your home will include a section that has a provision for a home inspection.Click hereto see this page of the contract. You will have signed off on a list of potential home inspectors that the buyer has chosen. Sometimes, it may just say “any licensed bonded […]
Seller Step 7 – Negotiation
Seller Step 7 – Negotiation Some people hate this part of the buying processes and some love it! It’s really a pretty simple process. You know what you want for your house, and you know what you need. The buyer doesn’t. So you must weigh all the options, the good and the bad, the time […]
Seller Step 6 – Offer
Seller Step 6 – Offer Once we have an offer, you and I will go over it together and I will provide you with a HUD Settlement Estimate.Click hereto see an example The HUD settlement can help us determine how to respond to the offer. We can respond one of three ways: Accept their offer […]
Seller Step 5 – What to expect from showings and feedback
Seller Step 5 – What to expect from showings and feedback Showings are scheduled, people will not just come up to your door and ask to see your home. If they do, have them call us and don’t invite them in. Realtors will usually allow 30 to 60 minutes per showing, so make sure that […]
Seller Step 4 – Photos and staging
Seller Step 4 – Photos and staging We use professional photographers to photograph your home because their cameras just do a better job of seeing all the special things about your home. So this must be scheduled. We will make an appointment with you after we have staged, and invite the photographer in to do […]