If you decide to list your own home in today's market, it will consume a lot of time you do not have to spare and can become an emotional roller coaster. Deciding where to begin and what to do and the easiest way to do them is challenging enough. The list of things requiring your immediate attention and the distractions can become overwhelming.

We will walk you through the process every step of the way, relieving you from the discomfort and headaches and making the whole transaction smooth and relaxing so you can get on with your life and take care the things you really enjoy.

Below is a list of some of the things we have to offer.

1. Advice on preparation for your home to sell
   1. Which clutter to remove and excess stuff laying around the house including
      1. Things on countertops that do not have a purpose should be removed
      2. Removal of extra furniture and strategically placing the remaining things in locations enhancing the size of each rooms
      3. Clean the carpets, dust furniture and wash the windows.
      4. Place fresh seasonal flowers in and around the home.
   2. Where to give the interior and exterior a face lift
      1. Interior rooms look a lot bigger if the walls have a fresh coat of light colored paint on them
      2. Trim the flowers and bushes

         First of all, buyers do not have a lot of time and there are a lot of homes on the market, they look online or in magazines or books for something that might interest them, the first thing they see is the front of your home and they take about 20 seconds to determine if yours looks good enough to look further at or move on to the next property so "curb appeal" is an extremely important part of preparing your home

2. Careful consideration in pricing your home
   1. Determine your motivation for selling the property
      1. There may be a reason to ask for a lower price than market to receive a quick sale
   2. Prepare a market evaluation of your property
      1. Inspect your home to see of there are upgrades that other homes do not have
      2. Measure your home to ensure the proper square footage is represented
      3. Comparing your homes' features, size and location to houses that have sold in your neighborhood recently
      4. Analyze what is currently on the market to determine what the competition is going to be
      5. Determine the best estimated value of your home
3. Market your home so everyone will know your property is "For Sale"
   1. Enter your home in the Multiple Listings Service where over 6000 Real Estate Professionals will be aware of your property's outstanding location and features
   2. There will be an ad in the News and Chronicle
   3. Other local magazines will also run advertisements
   4. We will have a special section reserved for your Home
4. Once your home is listed the fun begins
   1. Monitor and screen potential buyers
      1. Answer phone inquiries
      2. Talk with Brokers about your property
         1. Zoning requirements
         2. Set backs
         3. Lot dimensions
         4. Plumbing / Electrical / Structural questions
      3. Navigate the legal documents and contracts
      4. Advise on inspection results

         What repairs do and what repairs not to do per "Offer to Purchase and Contract"

      5. Structure counter offers and scrutinize responses
      6. Monitor process
      7. Ensure closing proceeds smoothly
5. And Much, Much More!!!

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Please contact Dawn, who will be delighted to help you.