Real estate transaction can pose difficult situations regardless of if you are selling your 1st or 5th home. I am here to assist you in navigating every aspect of the process so that you can stay focused on the important things.
BEFORE LISTING
PREPWORK
First impressions are key when selling, so it is of the utmost importance to put in the time to make sure your home is in top condition. Fresh paint, clean closets, flowers; there is a lot you can do to make even the humblest of homes look like a million bucks.
PRICE
Pricing is hands-down the most important aspect in getting the highest return in the least amount of time. Many considerations go into setting the price, including the condition and location of your property, recent nearby sales, and similar properties that are currently for sale. These will all factor into the Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) I will put together for you to determine the optimal sale price for your property.
MARKETING
I will develop a plan unique to your property, optimized to market to the most likely potential buyers using a variety of tools, such as digital marketing, advertising, direct mail, and open houses.
CONCIERGE SERVICES
WINDERMERE READY helps you create the perfect first impression. Small upfront investments have the potential to yield a significantly bigger payoff. The Windermere Ready program can provide concierge services + a loan up to $100,000 to prepare your home for selling. With Windermere Ready, you can make upgrades like painting, landscaping, cleaning, repairs, and staging. I will work with you to determine which improvements will have the biggest impact at market. You can choose your own service providers, or I can connect you with experienced local contractors. Best of all, you pay nothing until your home sells.
WHILE LISTED
SHOWINGS
While they can be inconvenient, showings are a necessary part of selling. When your listed on the market your property has the potential to be shown at any time, so it is important to maintain a certain level of cleanliness. During showings, I recommend stepping out to give potential buyers privacy while viewing the property.
OFFERS
When a buyer is interested, their real estate agent will draw up an offer that I will present to you. In addition to any legal requirements, the offer specifies things such as the price, earnest money, closing terms, contingencies, and other conditions of the purchase.
NEGOTIATION
One of my most important roles is to be an advocate for you. This includes negotiating on your behalf for things such as the price, repair costs, timelines, and contingencies in order to get the best terms for you.
BRIDGE LOAN
NEED TO BUY BEFORE YOUR HOME SELLS? Take advantage of upfront funding using equity from your home to make a non-contingent offer on a new one. Windermere’s exclusive bridge loan offers you a strong negotiating position while reducing the pressure of having to sell before you buy.
Approval takes a few days. The fee is 1% of the loan amount. No payments are due until six months following disbursement. The principal and interest are due when the home closes, or six months following disbursement, whichever comes first.
The Windermere Bridge Loan is fast, easy, and at my fingertips, ready to help you get into your new home.
PENDING SALE
PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT
This is the legal contract a buyer and seller enter into once the buyer(s) offer has been accepted by the seller(s). It outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and is signed by both parties.
INSPECTION
After the Purchase and Sale Agreement is signed by the buyer(s) and the seller(s), a home inspector is hired to examine the home’s health, safety, and major mechanical systems. If issues arise from an inspection, the buyer may be able to renegotiate their offer.
ESCROW
Once the offer is accepted and a closing date is agreed upon, escrow allows the buyer(s) and the seller(s) to have an outside party ensure all parts of the contract are complete.
CLOSING
You are nearly there! At closing, all the paperwork is signed by the buyer(s) and the seller(s). Both parties pay any settlement fees, and the documents are officially recorded. Prior to closing, you will receive a settlement statement outlining any fees that may apply to you.
