For Sellers
The current buyer's market can become extremely difficult for today's sellers. With proper preparation and realistic pricing expectations you (the seller) can reduce the amount of stress you experience. It has always been said that a house "has one chance to make a good first impression". Today that sentiment is more important than ever!
Fore Peaks Sales Group Agents are prepared and trained to assist you with every step of the selling process. When you contact a Fore Peaks Agent for an interview for the job of selling your home, you will experience all of the following and more.
All Fore Peaks Listing Agents Will ...
1. Prepare a comprehensive market analysis
- Identify comparable sold properties and analyze the differences and similarities to your property
- Review current houses under contract to understand what current buyers are selecting
- Consider all properties currently listed which will become your competition
- Prepare a price opinion
2. Review your home for required disclosure issues
- Discuss issues such as termites and water damage from roof leaks or other water sources
- Examine and discuss problems such as cracks in drywall, floor and shower tile
- Examine swimming pool condition
3. Discuss staging your home
- Critically examine the front entrance including door, hardware and door mat (first impressions are critical)
- Removing excessive furniture or collectibles
- Freshen bedrooms with new linens/bedspreads
- Freshen the bathrooms with new towels
- Have carpets and tile grout cleaned as necessary
- Paint the interior; select a soft, warm neutral tone
- Clean closets and pantry so that all items are extremely organized (remove any excessive items)
- Remove any excess items from the garage; take them to a storage unit if necessary
- Plant colorful flowers in pots and flower beds (use red and yellow when possible)
- Trim trees and bushes
4. Review all documents to your satisfaction
- Listing agreements
- Seller's Disclosure Statement
- Purchase Agreement
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5. Marketing the property
- MLS
- Websites
- Feature Sheets
- Office with 24/7 monitor containing your listing
- Print ads
6. Negotiating the offers
- Don't shoot the messenger
7. Coordinate all closing activities
- Appraisal
- Inspections
- Walk-thru(s)
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8. Assist during the inspection and repair period
9. Attend the close of escrow document signing with you
- Celebration
