My job is to sell YOUR home. With my years of real estate experience, you can expect results!
Selling a home is a daunting task – it takes preparation and time. I work hard for you and with you to sell your home at the price that makes you happy. Today, more than ever, ethical realtors get the job done right and have happy customers refer and return to them.
Before you Sell consider some important preliminary information. Use this web site as your resource as you get started.
Tips for Sellers (and these will help Buyers too!)
A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at the start of the contract.
Check your home warranty policy to see which of the following items are covered. Also find out if the policy covers the replacement cost an item.
Plumbing- Electrical
- Furnace
- Water heater
- Heating ducts
- Water pump
- Dishwasher
- Garbage disposal
- Stove top/ovens
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer/dryer
Why You Should Work With A Realtor
Not all real estate practitioners are Realtors. The term Realtor is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors.
You’ll have an expert to guide you through the process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-pages settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
Get objective information and opinions. Realtors can provide local community information on utilities, zoning , schools, and more. They’ll also be able to provide objective information about each property. A professional will be able to help you answer these two important questions. Will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
Find the best property out there. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your Realtor to find all available properties.
Benefit from their negotiating experience. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, and inclusion or exclusion of repairs, furnishings, or equipment. In addition, the purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
Property marketing power. Real estate doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. In fact a large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contact through previous clients, referrals, friends, and family. When a property is marketed with the help of a Realtor you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your Realtor will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
Real estate has its own language. If you don’t know a CMA from PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with a professional who is immersed in the industry and knows the real estate language.
Buying and selling is emotional. A home often symbolizes family, rest, and security- it’s not just four walls and a roof. Because of this, home buying and selling can be an emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they‘ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on both the emotional and financial issues most important to you.
Ethical treatment. Every member of the National Association of Realtors makes a commitment to adhere to strict Code to Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protections of the public. As a customer of a REALTORS@, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. It is mandatory for REALTOR@ to take the Code of Ethics orientation and they are also required to complete a refresher course every four years.
- Property disclosure form. This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Check with your state government to see if there is a special form required in state.
- Purchasers access to premises agreement. This agreement sets conditions for permitting the buyer to enter your home for activities such as measuring for draperies before you can move.
- Sales contract. The agreement between you and the seller on terms and condition of sales. Again, check with your state real estate department to see if there is a required form.
- Sales contract contingency clause. In addition to the contract, you may need to add one or more attachments to the contract to address special contingencies – such as the buyer’s need to sell a home before purchasing yours.
- Pre – and Post-occupancy agreements. Unless you’re planning on moving out and the buyer moving on the day of closing, you’ll need an agreement on the terms and cost occupancy once the sale closes.
- Lead-based paint disclosure pamphlet. If your home was built before 1978, you must provide the pamphlet to all sellers. You must also have buyers sign a statement indicating they received the pamphlet.