1. SUNNY LEE SELLERS AGENT Here’s why:
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Local market expertise
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Professional negotiation skills
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Law and contract knowledge
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Preferred partner network We don’t just list homes, we sell them. We know how to market homes, find buyers for them and help you achieve your goals through a successful sale. You can place your full confidence in our hard work, knowledge and professional marketing experience!
2. PLAN FOR SALE OF HOME
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Figure out where you’re moving—Will you buy a new home right away, or down the road; will you rent your next place, or will you relocate out of the area?
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Strategize with your agent about when to put your home on the market
3. PREPARETO MARKET HOME With your agent, get market-ready by addressing factors important to buyers
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Price–It is the bottom line; getting the price right from the start is important
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Condition–To fetch the highest price, improve your home’s condition with a little clean-up and home improvement
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Presentation–Work with your agent to formulate a plan for the strategic presentation of your home for sale that includes staging, great visuals and focuses on where buyers search most—online!
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Location–Location is hugely important, but your home is where it is—Be sure to perfect the other 3 factors important to buyers if your location is an issue
4. LIST HOME FOR SALE
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With your agent, establish an initial market position
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Sign listing contract
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Be prepared to give keys to your agent
5. STAGE HOME
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De-clutter each room and showcase key features like new hardwood floors
6. LISTING PICTURE PHOTO SHOOT
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includes professional listing photos as part of its listing package
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A National Association of Realtors® survey found that 83% of buyers considered listing pictures “very useful” in their home search therefore we think great pictures are key
7. PREPARE FOR OPEN HOUSE/SHOWINGS
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Being prepared means being ready to leave on short notice to give buyers uninhibited access
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Put away valuables, personal items and prescription drugs
8. BUYER FEEDBACK
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With your agent, regularly review buyer feedback and act on frequently mentioned items
9. EVALUATE AND NEGOTIATE OFFERS
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Your agent will present all offers, advise you on counteroffers and guide you through the back and forth negotiation process
10. ACCEPT OFFER
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Your agent will work with the buyers agent to manage the initial offer process
11. NEGOTIATE FINAL OFFER (P&S)
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Negotiate and complete inspection repairs
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Sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement
12. SCHEDULE MOVE
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Contact movers
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Contact building management, or HOA for procedure if applicable
13. CONTACT UTILITIES
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Arrange to have utilities and phone service shut off, or transferred if you’re staying in the area
14.VACANT HOUSE?
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If you need to move before you’ve sold your home, check with your insurance company for any vacancy coverage requirements
15. LAST MINUTE DETAILS
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You’re in the homestretch, work with your agent to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership to the buyer
16. CLOSING DAY
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Don’t forget to leave door keys and items like garage door openers behind for the buyer
Keep Yourself Organized With This Checklist
Clean and Maintain
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Windows, sills, and screens
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Walls and floor
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Tile
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Ceilings
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Cupboards and drawers
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Kitchen
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Bathrooms
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Light fixtures
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Ceiling fans
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Carpet and rugs
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Mirrors
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Garage
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Attic
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Basement
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Laundry room
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Yard
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Gutters
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Replace furnace filter
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Dust furniture, TV and computer screens
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Closets
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Remove clutter
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Pack personal items
Repair
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Leaky faucets and plumbing
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Torn screens
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Slow drains
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Gutters
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Loose doorknobs
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Deck boards
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Broken windows
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Electrical fixtures
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Water stain damage
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Broken appliances
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Damaged walls and ceilings
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Worn carpet and rugs
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Damaged sidewalks and steps
Improvements
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Stain or paint deck
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Store tools
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Roll up garden hose
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Paint or stain exterior
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Prune bushes and hedges
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Trim trees
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Mow lawn, fertilize, edge, and trim
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Weed gardens, plant flowers
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Shovel driveways, de-ice
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Stack firewood
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Clean out birdbaths
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Caulk windows and doors
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Repair and paint fences
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Seal asphalt driveway
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Make sure doors close properly
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Enhance entryway
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Replace welcome mat
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