Astra Ramyead
Keller Williams Westlake Village

The Experienced or Busy Seller

Some people don't want to be bothered with the details. Those who are too busy or already have some real estate knowledge and/or experience may prefer a more hands off approach to selling their home.

This type of seller typically expects simply to be kept abreast of the big picture and to be notified when deadlines are met. 

For those of you who fit into this category, you'll want to take the following into consideration:

#1 Determine Your Motivation Timeline & Goals

Take the time to sit with your realtor to discuss your selling motivation, timeline and goals. This is a crucial and necessary first step in order to formulate an appropriate sales strategy and put you in control.

#7 Discuss How, When & How Often

Then, determine when and how often you'd like to receive status updates as well as how you would like to receive this communication. 

For example, most of my clients choose to receive email notifications once a week, while others prefer a weekly phone call or text.  But, regardless of what you want, make sure you establish your preferences  in advance to avoid potential conflict or disappointments. 

#3 Selling is a Process

And remember, selling a home is a process. There are many moving parts, floating deadlines, and people involved, with differing wants, needs, communication styles and hours of availability. So be clear and upfront about yours, and you'll win big every time!

 

 

 

 

The New Seller - An Overview

#1 Decide Why You Want Sell & Interview Agents

Your motivation for selling is the determining factor as to how you will approach the process of selling your home. It affects everything from determining the asking price to how much time, money and effort you are willing to invest in order capitalize on the sale of your home. 

#2 Get a Free Market Evaluation of Your Home

Meeting with a realtor to get a free market evaluation is an essential first step in any real estate market and will help you to decide on your pricing strategy.  

#3 Get Home Market Ready

The biggest mistake you can make at this point is to rely solely on your own judgement. A good realtor will visit your home and give you advice on how you can efficiently and effectively maximize your homes value to ensure it appeals to as many buyers as possible.

#4 Market Your Home

Work with your realtor to get access to the best stagers, photographers, and technology available to market your home and make sure it's seen by as many prospective buyers as possible. 

#5 Offer In Hand

Stick to the contract. Now is not time to take any chances of having the deal fall through.

#6 Inspections & Formal Appraisal

Your realtor and the buyers realtor and lender will coordinate to get you through this stage of the contract.

#7 Deposit & Escrow

The escrow is a "storehouse" for all monies, instructions and documents necessary for the sale of your home. This includes the buyer providing funds for a down payment, and the seller depositing the deed and any other necessary papers.

#8 Sign & Close!

Hurray you're done!