A Realtor® brings expertise in pricing, marketing, and negotiating, which helps the property sell faster for a higher price. A Realtor® handles the legal paperwork, shows you how to prepare the property and will market your home to a larger buyer pool*; they guide you through the complex process, saving you time and reducing the stress of selling. For Sale By Owners typically report receiving low-ball offers. That is because buyers understand the seller is not using a professional, and then try to take advantage of the situation. (*more buyers = greater competition; greater competition = higher quality offers.)

We perform a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), utilizing our database of sale statistics to evaluate recent comparable homes in the area, taking into account your home’s current condition and features, as well as analyzing the current trends in the market area. 

Upfront Costs: pre-listing inspection and update recommendations. If necessary, we make reccomendations for specific updates or repairs we believe will help the home sell for more, as well as help to avoid any issues prior to a Buyer’s home inspection. Most of these are inexpensive, and will add to the overall appeal of the property. During negotiations a buyer could request home repairs to be made prior to closing, and if you agree to the repairs, they would be made before we get to the closing table. 

Closing Day Costs: Sale commission to Realtor®, property tax proration, sales tax on deed and a document preparation fee to closing agent. Some other costs could include: HOA fee’s (if applicable), recording fee’s (if applicable), wire fee (if applicable) – and anything else that was negotiated into the purchase contract with a Buyer including: home warranty, seller credit, etc.      

We will advise you on how to stage the home and which repairs you should make before listing for sale. We will also provide inexpensive improvement reccomendations that will make the home more appealing to buyers.

Yes, you can sell “as-is,” meaning you won’t make repairs or upgrades. However, this may lower your sale price or limit your buyer pool. We can advise on whether this is a good strategy based on your home’s condition and market demand.

The timeline depends on your local market, the condition of your home, and pricing. We can provide an estimate based on average days on market in your area. Proper pricing and preparation will help speed up the process.