Selling

Your home is your biggest investment and your most cherished possession, so choose a real estate agent who is proven, knowledgeable, and has a philosophy that you agree with.

Read their client reviews. Visit the agent’s website. Take a look at their past sales.

Then take a moment to think of some thoughtful questions to ask your real estate agent.

• Are you full-time or part time?
• What are the current market conditions?
• How well do you know the area?
• Do you have an assistant or team? Who will I be working with primarily?
• What separates you from your peers?
• What is your process to determine a fair sales price?
• What is your percentage of sale price to list price?
• What is your process for marketing the home?

The listing presentation is a brief meeting in which we get the opportunity to meet and review how our team makes the home selling process easy by providing the highest level of support using the most recent market trends, the latest technology, our vast sphere of influence in the community, and our proven expert experience to achieve maximum value for you.

In addition to ranking in the top 1% of Tallahassee real estate agents, you get to enjoy the benefits of our entire team for one commission!

You will receive a detailed explanation of the Listing Agreement and all clauses, as well an estimate of net proceeds from the sale.

The goal is to come away with complete understanding, and the peace of mind that your biggest investment is in good hands.

Preparing your home for market is one of the most important pieces of the process, but we also want to make sure you are completely comfortable and consider things like your schedules, children, and pets.

Here we will also discuss and plan for considerations like:

• Pre-listing inspections
• Improvements
• Repairs
• List price
• Disclosures
• Appraisals
• Market analyses
• Showing instructions
• Marketing
• Home warranty

Staging can help your home sell at a higher price and more quickly.

Regarding staging, the National Association of Realtors says:

• 77% of agents say it helps buyers better visualize the house as their future home 

• 44% of agents say it increases the dollar value offered 

• 62% of agents say it decreases the amount of time the home is on the market

The most commonly staged rooms are the:

• Living Room

• Primary Bedroom

• Kitchen 

• Dining Room

We only use the best of today’s professional photography, videography, 3D virtual tours, 2D floor plans, and drone technology to market every home we sell.

About 95% of home buyers begin their search online. The best photos and videos appeal to buyers and emotions. They can increase the perceived property value of your home, and truly make the buyer feel like they are walking through the door. This is also a great way to reduce the foot traffic in your home, because buyers can virtually tour your home in a variety of ways.

Your home will have a website of its own! Your home's fully customizable website will include:

• Information on your home 

• Information on the area 

• Professional photography 

• Professional videography 

• 3D virtual tours

• 2D floor plans 

• Printable brochures 

• Disclosures and documents 

• Mortgage calculator 

• Link to schedule a showing 

• Map with directions

• School zone information

• Local weather

It’s time to shine!

The Purchase and Sales Agreement includes information like the price offered, financing terms, earnest money deposit, inspection terms, and closing date.

The appraisal is ordered at this point by the lender for an objective way to ensure the buyer’s offer price is appropriate.

An appraisal is an unbiased estimate of the fair market value of the home. It is a process that takes into account the home’s condition and the values of similar homes in the area.

The success of the transaction can depend on the appraisal confirming the value of the home is equal to, or greater than, the purchase price. Otherwise, further negotiations may be needed.

There are several types of home inspections the buyer may consider, but the two most common are a general home inspection, and a Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) inspection. These inspections are typically ordered by and paid for by the buyer.

A general home inspection is an objective, visual examination of the physical structure of the home from the roof down to the foundation.

A Wood Destroying Organisms inspection is an examination of the home for visible evidence of an infestation or damage by termites, beetles, or fungi.

Title insurance and homeowners insurance are both extremely important, and often required by lenders. Title insurance may protect you from certain losses in the event an issue arises with the title after closing. Typically, title insurance will be required for both the lender and the buyer. Homeowners insurance policies typically cover damages caused by fires, lightening, windstorms, and hail.

It is important to understand what is covered in the quote, and look for additional insurance for damage caused by certain natural disasters, as well as flooding. In addition, home insurance providers may ask for a 4-Point and/or a Wind Mitigation inspection, which may help you save on rates. These inspections can usually be ordered from the same company preforming your general home inspection. A 4-Point inspection gives a snapshot of the roof, electrical system, plumbing system, and HVAC. While the Wind Mitigation inspection checks the home's wind-resistant features. It is prudent to find out which, if any, of these inspections will be requested, and adding them at a marginal cost before the general home inspection - rather than paying for an additional visit to the home.

In addition, the buyer will likely order a survey to confirm the land boundaries, identify conditions, and look for easements or encroachments.

Congratulations!

The buyer will complete a final walk-through of the home just before, or on closing day, to ensure the home is in the same condition as when the offer was placed, that all negotiated repairs were completed, and that all items included in the Purchase and Sales Agreement are in the home.

Finally, closing will likely take place at a title company or attorney's office, however, you may also choose to close by a mail-away.

If the wiring of funds is needed to complete the transaction, NEVER follow instructions sent via email. Always call the closing officer noted on the first page of the Purchase and Sales Contract for money transfer instructions.