1. SUNNY LEE SELLERS AGENT Here’s why:

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• Local market expertise

• Professional negotiation skills

• Law and contract knowledge

• 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!

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2. PLAN FOR SALE OF HOME

• 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?

• Strategize with your agent about when to put your home on the market

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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

• Condition–To fetch the highest price, improve your home’s condition with a little clean-up and home improvement

• 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!

• 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

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4. LIST HOME FOR SALE

• With your agent, establish an initial market position

• Sign listing contract

• Be prepared to give keys to your agent

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5. STAGE HOME

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• De-clutter each room and showcase key features like new hardwood floors

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6. LISTING PICTURE PHOTO SHOOT

• includes professional listing photos as part of its listing package

• 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

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7. PREPARE FOR OPEN HOUSE/SHOWINGS

• Being prepared means being ready to leave on short notice to give buyers uninhibited access

• Put away valuables, personal items and prescription drugs

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8. BUYER FEEDBACK

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• With your agent, regularly review buyer feedback and act on frequently mentioned items

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9. EVALUATE AND NEGOTIATE OFFERS

• Your agent will present all offers, advise you on counteroffers and guide you through the back and forth negotiation process

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10. ACCEPT OFFER

• Your agent will work with the buyers agent to manage the initial offer process

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11. NEGOTIATE FINAL OFFER (P&S)

• Negotiate and complete inspection repairs

• Sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement

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12. SCHEDULE MOVE

• Contact movers

• Contact building management, or HOA for procedure if applicable

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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

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14.VACANT HOUSE?

• If you need to move before you’ve sold your home, check with your insurance company for any vacancy coverage requirements

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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

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16. CLOSING DAY

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• Don’t forget to leave door keys and items like garage door openers behind for the buyer

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Keep Yourself Organized With This Checklist

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Clean and Maintain

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• Windows, sills, and screens

• Walls and floor

• Tile

• Ceilings

• Cupboards and drawers

• Kitchen

• Bathrooms

• Light fixtures

• Ceiling fans

• Carpet and rugs

• Mirrors

• Garage

• Attic

• Basement

• Laundry room

• Yard

• Gutters

• Replace furnace filter

• Dust furniture, TV and computer screens

• Closets

• Remove clutter

• Pack personal items

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Repair

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• Leaky faucets and plumbing

• Torn screens

• Slow drains

• Gutters

• Loose doorknobs

• Deck boards

• Broken windows

• Electrical fixtures

• Water stain damage

• Broken appliances

• Damaged walls and ceilings

• Worn carpet and rugs

• Damaged sidewalks and steps

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Improvements

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• Stain or paint deck

• Store tools

• Roll up garden hose

• Paint or stain exterior

• Prune bushes and hedges

• Trim trees

• Mow lawn, fertilize, edge, and trim

• Weed gardens, plant flowers

• Shovel driveways, de-ice

• Stack firewood

• Clean out birdbaths

• Caulk windows and doors

• Repair and paint fences

• Seal asphalt driveway

• Make sure doors close properly

• Enhance entryway

• Replace welcome mat

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