A: An experienced realtor can help manage the complexities of selling a home by providing insight into enhancing the home to to optimize its appearance for showings and photos, marketing the property effectively, and ensuring the sale process goes smoothly. A big part of what you pay a realtor for, should be their ability to negotiate on your behalf and achieve the best terms for you.  This insight and support can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

A: Deciding to sell your home depends on factors like market conditions, your financial situation, and personal goals. We like to start with a no-cost consultation to review these factors with you so you can make an informed decision and decide for yourself, if now is a good time to make a move.

A: A properly conducted Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) provides a clear and accurate estimate of your home’s value, based on recent sales in your area. We adhere to appraisal guidelines when preparing our CMAs, making precise adjustments for factors like home style, square footage, lot size, number of bedrooms, and bathrooms to ensure the most accurate comparison to recently sold homes.

A: First impressions matter. We’ll guide you through de-cluttering, staging, and minor updates to ensure your home looks its best in photos and showings. This helps attract more buyers and higher offers.

A: By pricing your home competitively and preparing it to appeal to buyers from the start, we help minimize time on the market. Our marketing strategy is designed to generate interest quickly and lead to timely offers.

A: We use a combination of strategic pricing, expert marketing, and home presentation to attract multiple buyers and competitive offers. Our negotiation skills help secure the best possible terms for you once an offer is received.

A: Selling a home involves more than just accepting an offer. We handle negotiations on price, contingencies, and closing terms to ensure you get the most favorable deal without unnecessary delays or complications.

A: While not all repairs are necessary, strategic updates can significantly increase your home’s appeal and value. We help you decide which improvements will provide the best return on investment.

A: If your home isn’t receiving offers, we’ll review the feedback, market conditions, and price. Sometimes adjusting the price or improving marketing tactics can make a big difference.

A: High-quality photos are often the first impression potential buyers get of your home. We use professional photography to make your home look its best online, where most buyers start their search.

A: We recommend responding with a counteroffer that reflects your home’s true value. Our negotiation expertise ensures that even low offers can turn into favorable deals.

A: Closing costs include fees for title insurance, escrow, and agent commissions, usually totaling 5-10% of the sale price. We’ll provide a detailed estimate so there are no surprises at closing.

A: After an offer is accepted, the buyer’s lender will arrange an appraisal to ensure the home’s value aligns with the loan amount. We help our clients prepare for the appraisal, and often leave a letter and CMA for the appraiser to review.  We’ll guide you through the process and help address any discrepancies should the need arise.

A: Yes, but selling a tenant-occupied property involves additional steps, such as providing proper notice for showings. We’ll help manage the process smoothly for both you and your tenants. It’s also important to note that the tenant’s lease must be honored, meaning the new buyer is obligated to adhere to the terms of the existing lease agreement.