SELLER'S GUIDE

When selling your Humboldt County home, it is essential to understand your goals. Do you need a quick sale in order to facilitate a move? Have you set a certain amount of money that you want to make from the sale? Answering these questions will help you craft an offer that meets your individual needs. Consult with your real estate agent, Christina, before pricing the home; if you are trying to sell quickly, for example, she may suggest a lower starting price than if making money is your primary objective. Understanding and conveying your objectives allows Christina to adjust the asking price accordingly so that you can attain all of your goals from the sale of your house.

Getting your home in showroom condition for a sale is no easy feat, but it is an essential task that many homeowners will have to complete. Taking the time and effort to depersonalize the space by eliminating most of your personal items from sight and ensuring that all minor repairs are taken care of will demonstrate to potential buyers both your commitment to having a well-maintained residence, as well as the excellent condition of the home itself. Performing a deep clean can help take things an extra step further by making sure that the space looks spotless and perfectly presentable. If you begin this process well before you list your property, you can have peace of mind knowing that it is ready for viewing and likely to make a greater impact on prospective purchaser.

Receiving an offer can tilt the scales, but it's important to ensure that the buyer is truly able to execute. We'll do our due diligence and make sure they have already taken care of prequalifications or mortgages with a lender. If you find the offer is low, there are several paths forward. Consider making a counter-offer or offering other concessions like covering closing costs, deferring certain repairs, negotiating on move-in date, or leaving behind appliances and fixtures for the buyers. Taking care of these details ahead of time will create win-win solutions for everyone involved!

With the offer made and accepted, Christina has you covered when it comes to the tasks of getting ready for closing. We'll make a list of everything that needs to be done: from formal inspections, surveys, and appraisals to any repairs that will need to be completed before closing. She will take care of all the payment details for each item, plus ensure the paperwork is up-to-date and in-order by the closing date. To be extra sure that all our efforts are not in vain, we'll call up the company just a few days prior to confirm everything is good-to-go. Before you know it, you'll need to also plan for your big move - so don't forget to make arrangements soon if you haven't already! With this checklist wrapped up, we're guaranteed success in selling your home quickly and efficiently.