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Seller's Guide

Your Step-by-Step Seller’s Guide

Selling a home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right plan, expert guidance, and smart strategy, you can sell with confidence. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, from preparing your home to closing the deal. Whether it’s your first sale or not, you’ll be equipped to make informed decisions, attract serious buyers, and get the best possible return.

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Understand Why You're Selling

Before listing your home, take a moment to define your goals. Are you hoping to upgrade to a larger property, relocate for work, or sell quickly to meet a deadline? Knowing your motivation helps shape your strategy. If speed is your priority, pricing aggressively might be the best approach. If maximizing your return is the goal, we can focus on preparing your home to increase its value. Once you’re clear on your goals, we’ll align your sale strategy to fit them perfectly.

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Determine Selling Price

Pricing your home correctly from the start is key to attracting serious buyers. Set it too high and you risk losing interest. Too low and you may leave money on the table. We’ll work with you to analyze the market, assess comparable properties, and determine the right price to get your home noticed and sold. Our goal is to position your home competitively to generate strong interest from the moment it’s listed.

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Start Preparations

First impressions matter. We’ll help you get your home ready to impress from the first showing. This includes decluttering, depersonalizing, making necessary repairs, and deep cleaning. A well-presented home allows buyers to picture themselves living in the space and builds emotional connection. Small improvements can make a big difference in how fast your home sells and the offers you receive.

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Develop a Marketing Strategy

To sell your home successfully, it needs to be seen by the right people. We’ll create a customized marketing plan that showcases your property in its best light. This may include professional photography, virtual tours, social media promotion, agent-to-agent outreach, and online advertising. The goal is to generate maximum interest, especially during the critical first few weeks your home is on the market.

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Evaluate Offers

Receiving an offer is exciting, but choosing the right one requires careful evaluation. We’ll review every offer with you in detail, confirm the buyer’s financial qualifications, and ensure the terms meet your needs. If the offer falls short, we’ll negotiate on your behalf or recommend creative options to close the gap, such as covering closing costs or adjusting timelines. Our goal is to help you secure a strong and satisfying agreement.

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Accept an Offer

Once you accept an offer, we’ll make sure everything in the contract is clear and in your favor. This includes reviewing the deposit, financing terms, contingencies, timelines, and responsibilities for closing costs or repairs. We’ll guide you through every detail to ensure you’re protected and fully informed. When both parties sign the agreement, the sale becomes official and we begin preparing for closing.

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Get Ready to Close

As closing day approaches, we’ll help manage the final steps. This may include inspections, appraisals, and any agreed-upon repairs. We’ll coordinate with all involved parties to keep everything on track. You’ll also begin planning your move, canceling utilities, and preparing to hand over the property. We’ll double-check everything with the title company to ensure a smooth and stress-free closing experience.

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Close

Closing marks the finish line of your selling journey. At the closing appointment, you’ll sign the final paperwork and officially transfer ownership of the home to the buyer. We’ll be right there with you to make sure everything goes smoothly. After the closing, we’ll help you finalize any remaining details so you can move forward with peace of mind and a successful sale behind you.

Congratulations!

Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.

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Becky Lentz

Broker Associate

CLHMS, GRI, RSPS, SRS
License No. BK3401598 (FL)


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(484) 866-3395
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Get assistance in determining current property value, crafting a competitive offer, writing and negotiating a contract, and much more. Contact Becky today to discuss all your real estate needs!

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