Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you will make. Yet it can and should be fun. It’s a question of understanding the process and obtaining the assistance of a professional who can travel with you on this venture. I will assist you in selling your home at the best terms and aid you from start to finish.

Usually, as soon as you mention to friends or co-workers that you’re thinking of selling your home, you are bombarded with advice about “escrow”, “A.R.M.s”, “title insurance”, “comps”, “prelim”, and other words you may know little about. I’ll be there to answer questions and help guide you on the exciting journey of purchasing a home.

Here is a guide to help you gain quick understanding of the road ahead.

Home Seller's Guide

Advantages of Listing Your Property With An Agent

A professional real estate agent has the education, knowledge and experience to assist in making your real estate transaction a smooth and successful experience.

Your agent can provide the following services:

1. A "Comparative Market Analysis" (CMA) to analyze and determine the appropriate market value of your property.


2. Maximum exposure for your property through: 
         Multiple Listing service - network information available to all real estate licensee members
         Open Houses 
         Caravans - tour of your property with licensed real estate professionals 
         Advertising in specialty publications and other media 
         Signage and flyers
3. Pre-Qualification of prospective buyers to ensure that your sale will close and you won't waste time with unqualified prospects.
4. Financing Assistance for the buyer such as: 
         Lender referrals 
         Types of financing (FHA, Conventional, VA, etc.) 
         Seller assisted financing options
5. Communication point person - Your agent will handle all phone calls, inquiries, appointments, showings and negotiations.
6. Negotiation skills and "objectivity" in presenting offers and counter offers, off-setting the emotional aspect of decision-making.
7. Proper preparation of the Real Estate Purchase Contract and Receipt for Deposit containing escrow instructions and the terms and conditions of the sale.
8. Opening the escrow and depositing the buyer's first money deposit into the escrow account.
9. Assistance in coordinating transaction services such as inspections, appraisals, insurance, etc.
10. Coordinating the closing process and estimating closing costs and final net proceeds.