Complete TO-DO List. I’ll provide encouragement and guidance as you check each item off the list to make your house as attractive to buyers as possible.

Obtain professional photography and videography. Nearly every potential buyer will experience your home for the first time online. I hire the highest quality photographers/videographers to make your house shine!

Place For Sale signs. A highly visible sign will be placed in front of your home, with accompanying directional signs in your area pointing people to your home. Buyers will be able to scan a QR code to go directly to your house listing online, or take a copy of a paper flyer highlighting your property.

Lockbox in place. In most cases, an electronic lockbox will be placed in an area near the front door of your home. Licensed real estate agents will use a smartphone app to open the lockbox and access your property, according to the plan we will set up. There will be a record of each visit, with times in and out of the property and the name of the agent recorded electronically.

Listing placed on Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) and all major Real Estate websites. All the data about your home, plus professionally crafted description and photos/videos will go “live” on the date we select together. I’ll help you know best practices for when to make your listing go live.

Getting the word out through social media. In addition to your home showing up wherever people are shopping for homes online, I’ll utilize my social media channels to show off your home in ways that are easy for them to view and share with others. 

Open House and showings. I will either hold your home open the first weekend on the market, or will find a partner at Compass to hold it open. I’ll help you make sure your home is inviting to agents and buyers who request showings.

Receive offers! Finally, we made it to the part you’ve been preparing for. I’ll explain every offer to you so you understand its pros and cons. It’s not just about the purchase price, but many factors need to be weighed to determine the true value of an offer. I’ll make sure your best interests are protected and help you respond to each offer received. 

Mutual agreement and going “pending”. Once we reach mutual agreement on the terms of an offer to purchase your home, your home listing will change from “Active” to “Pending” or “Pending Inspection”. This begins a process that usually lasts about 30 days before we make it to SOLD. I’ll help you navigate the inspection negotiations with the buyer, as well as get you connected with the title and escrow company who will handle all the movement of funds. I’ll keep you informed of progress the buyer is making on obtaining final approval of their mortgage as well.

Making repairs.  If you agree to make any repairs through the inspection negotiations, I’ll connect you with contractors to get it done right in a timely manner.

Get packing and prepare to move. I’ll provide helpful tips on the packing and moving process, and can refer you to contractors who can help if you need it.

Get the transaction closed. Once the buyer receives final loan approval, we will set up a signing appointment with your escrow officer. The buyer will sign their papers separately and the whole packet will be sent to Island County for recording (typically the next business day). and then we’ll celebrate together finally reaching the finish line - SOLD!