For Sellers

  • I will meet with you to go over my marketing and pricing strategies and answer any questions you might have.

  • Together we will review comparable sales and decide the best price to list your home.

  • You can sign the paperwork for listing either in person or online. I will talk you through what you are signing and answer any questions you may have.

  • Here are some suggestions for preparing your home for sale. I will help with furniture placement and can give you names of cleaning services, staging companies and easy ways to make a room look upscale for affordable prices.

    -Paint some or all of your house.

    -Do minor repairs such as caulking tubs and windows.

    -Make major repairs – if needed and in your budget, such as replacing your counters or appliances.

    -Stage your furniture to showcase your home’s best features.

    -Remove personal items such as family photos.

    -Declutter every surface and storage space.

    -Reorganize your closets and pack excess items.

    -Eliminate odors by cleaning the fireplace or pulling out musty rugs.

    -Add a color scheme with rugs or pillows if needed to warm up your home.

    -Upgrade your lighting or light bulbs to make your rooms brighter.

    -Spruce up the landscaping.

    -Power-wash your decks and sidewalks if needed.

  • Three important things you can do to help get your house sold are:

    1. Leave when your house is being shown. Buyers prefer to look at homes when they can move around freely and the owners aren’t there.

    2. Make your house as available as possible. While it may be inconvenient to show your home at dinnertime or on weekends, buyers who can’t see a property when they’re eager may cross it off their list.

    3. Listen to any feedback from buyers or agents about ways you can make your home more appealing to potential buyers.

  • When you receive an offer to buy your home, You and Sarah will review it and consider whether you want to accept it. Whether you have one offer or several, you will be able to consider:

    -The amount offered

    -Whether the buyer has included or waived contingencies

    -Where the funds are coming from, such as all-cash, a reputable local lender, a well-known online lender, or an unknown out-of-town lender

    -The proposed closing date and date of possession of the house to see if it aligns with your needs

    -Any special requests for items in the home to be included

  • After an offer is accepted and the contract is signed, you have 3 days to have it sent to your attorney. Once the attorney has everything, they will review the terms and details and work with the buyer’s attorney to make sure that everyone is protected.

  • The buyers will have a set amount of time to conduct their home inspection on your home. They may bring in special inspectors such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or roofing in addition to their general home inspector. Once the report is issued which usually takes a few days, they may ask for repairs or credits that will all be negotiated through the attorneys.

  • You will need to go to the township to schedule and pay for the Certificate of Occupancy Certificate. Some towns require a special Fire Certification as well.

  • The appraisal is ordered by the buyer’s mortgage company and is conducted by a licensed appraiser. The appraiser will spend time in your home taking photos and measurements to help decide what they believe the value of the home should be based on comparable sales.

  • Once the attorneys schedule the closing date, you will go to their office to sign paperwork. It is sometimes down a few days before the actual closing.