Selling your home is an important decision, and having a clear plan makes the process smoother and rewarding.
Here’s what to expect, with my support at every turn.
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1. Define Your Goals
• Why are you selling your home?
• When do you want (or need) to move?
• Where will you be moving next?
• What’s most important to you—price, speed, convenience, or something else?
• Share your expectations, questions, and any concerns with your agent.
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2. Understand the Market
• Learn how supply and demand affect pricing.
• Review local market trends, sales activity, and neighborhood comparisons.
• Consider the timing of your sale (seasonal and personal factors).
• Study active, pending, and recently sold properties.
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3. Plan & Prepare Your Home
• Discuss potential improvements or updates to maximize value with your agent.
• Highlight your home’s key features and benefits. Identify what makes your property stand out.
• Define your target buyer profile.
• Build a strategy to attract those buyers with your agent.
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4. Listing Details
• Finalize the listing paperwork and agreements.
• Complete any property improvements.
• Hire a professional stager (if needed).
• Your agent will hire a photographer and media team for high-quality visuals.
• Meet with your agent to finalize details.
• Set a launch date for going on the market.
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5. Marketing Your Property
Your agent will:
• Prepare brochures, flyers, and marketing materials.
• Run traditional advertising (print, signs, etc.)
• Launch a digital marketing campaign.
• Promote on social media.
• Share through agent and broker networks.
• Host open houses.
• Use direct mail and outreach for targeted exposure.
• Plan events and PR opportunities.
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6. Launch, Showings & Negotiating Offers
• Go live with the marketing plan.
• Create a strong first impression of value.
• Your agent will schedule property showings and open houses.
• Adjust strategy if the market shifts.
• Review and qualify all written offers.
• Compare terms, price, and buyer strength.
• Negotiate for the best outcome.
• Handle multiple offers and backup offers strategically.
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7. Escrow Process
• Accept the contract and open escrow.
• Complete required disclosures.
• Meet deadlines and manage contingencies.
• Fulfill seller responsibilities.
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8. Closing Day
• Prepare for your move and transition from the property.
• Complete final documents with escrow.
• Close the sale and celebrate! 🎉