Choose Your Agent

Well, hello. Selecting an agent is a highly personal decision. You trust them to advise you through one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. And it’s not a responsibility we take lightly. Through personal and diligent work with our clients, we’ve come to understand what’s important, allowing us to establish a sense of confidence and comfort.

Have an initial consultation.

Let’s get started. Now is the time we get to know you, your needs and hopes for the sale of your home. Do you need to close by a specific time? How can you prepare your home for sale? From prepping for showings to providing crucial feedback along the way, your agent is your advisor from start to finish, and then some.

Prepare your home for sale.

Before the listing price is determined, it’s important to consider essential repairs, cosmetic improvements, staging, and in some cases, renovations. We are here to help you make decisions that position your home in the best possible light. We suggest informed changes that will place you in a better negotiating position with potential buyers.

First impressions are important, and putting your home’s best foot forward from the start is our goal. We will provide you with advice on recommended updates and repairs specific to your property type, price point and neighborhood. And rest assured, we can also connect you with experts and contractors. Here are some simple steps we can take to ensure your home shows well while minimizing any capital investments that may not be recovered from the sale. In other words, the best outcome with the least financial effort on your part.

Presale Inspections:

It can be wise to consider getting professional presale inspections before putting your home on the market. There are pros and cons to obtaining these inspections before finding a buyer, but in many instances these inspections will help you identify and address any major repairs that may be required or that a potential buyer may use as a negotiation chip. Why not avoid surprises later in the game?

Pricing Is an Art and a Science

Our agents have a deep understanding of market conditions on a local and national level. But our method goes beyond bedroom counts and square footage. While those are factors, it’s the intangibles that are our specialty—the architectural details or historical significance that may emotionally engage the buyer; the nuances of a floor plan or interior design. We have the unique ability to communicate these intangibles and what they mean for the overall value of the home.

Not Your First Rodeo?

For a home that’s been sitting on the market for some time, we create urgency and provide justification for the price. That could mean lowering or raising the price— each property is unique, and there is no one rulebook that applies to all properties. Our mission is to ensure your home competes with others in its category while being the “king or queen” of that category. That’s how we garner topline pricing that drives urgency and leads to a quick close.

An Offer Is In

Congrats, your first offer is in. Offers will include the offer price, desired inclusions/exclusions of personal items (such as appliances and fixtures), amount of the buyer’s initial deposit, desired dates the potential buyer would like to take possession of the home, contingencies and the date the offer expires. We’ll walk you through it.

Let's Negotiate

We know that negotiating truly begins before the first offer arrives. By marketing your home properly and effectively communicating its value, we can prime buyer’s agents to encourage their clients to write favorable offers. Price is only one of many factors to weigh as we evaluate and negotiate an offer. You may want to consider other factors, such as the buyer’s desired possession dates, inclusions, contingencies and the amount of the earnest funds. We’ll help you assess each offer to determine whether it’s right for your unique needs.