As your listing agent, Grace will work closely with you to achieve the best results for the sale through the following steps that will be customized for you and your home:

Discuss the big picture including:

•   Why you want to sell
•   Your goals, timeline and expectations
•   Your plans after selling 

Discuss the state of your local market including:

•   The current market in your neighborhood
•   The supply of inventory and days on market
•   The active (competition) listings, properties under contract and those that have recently sold
•   The best time to list your home
•   A suggested list price for your home 

Discuss how to position your home for sale/listing including:

•   If improvements/repairs and staging are needed
•   Recommend necessary vendors and set appointments for estimates
•   Coordinate and time all vendor work based on listing schedule

Prepare your home for marketing by:

•   Customize a marketing plan and timeline
•   Hire a professional photographer and floor plan measuring company (if applicable)
•   Prepare full color property brochures on high quality stock
•   Create a customized www.(youraddress).com for your home
•   Order any print advertising
•   Create direct mail and email marketing
•   List the property online in the Multiple Listing Service and hundreds of other search sites
•   Schedule broker and public open houses
•   Expose your property to potential buyers

While your home is on the market:

•   Show and sell the features of your home
•   Follow up with buyer's agents
•   Summarize showings and open house feedback for you
•   Ensure your home is ready to show

Receiving offers and negotiations:

•   Summarize and explain all offers for you
•   Make sure the buyers are well qualified financially
•   Prepare counter offers with your terms
•   Protect your interest
•   Assist you in choosing the strongest and best offer

Upon accepting an offer and opening escrow:

•   Open escrow and make sure the buyer's earnest money is deposited
•   Coordinate inspections and order applicable reports
•   Deliver disclosures to the buyer's agent
•   Meet buyer's appraiser (if applicable) and provide strong comparable sales
•   Work in conjunction with the buyer's agent and lender (if applicable)
•   Keep the escrow on track and make sure all timelines and contingency removals are met per the contract

 
Closing escrow:

•   Assist you with moving resources
•   Remind you to cancel/transfer services and utilities
•   Provide final documentation 
•   Be available if questions arise 
•   Hopefully work together again!