Sellers: The home Sellers Guide
Your essential guide to home sale success, without the stress!
My Promise to You
- Access to up-to-date comparative market analysis and assessments.
- Establish the right listing price based on expert market knowledge and extensive experience.
- Expert advice on staging your home for maximum viewing impact.
- Local and International buyer reach.
- Savvy marketing to gain maximum exposure to potential buyers.
- Access to industry knowledge, tools, marketing channels, plus company and personal networks.
- Leverage professional negotiation skills for the optimum sale price.
- Awareness of legal aspects of contracts and possible property transaction pitfalls to avoid.
- Capitalize on time-efficient closure, ensuring all the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted.
- Having an experienced professional by your side throughout all steps of the home selling process.
If you need more detailed information or have specific questions, feel free to ask!
- I will always be truthful and trustworthy.
- I will be transparent about my training, experience, and services.
- I will always give you my honest assessment, and not be misleading in any way.
- I abide by the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics.
- I will maintain complete confidentiality with all personal and sensitive information disclosed to me.
- I will openly disclose the commissions I may receive in any business transaction.
- I will disclose any conflict of interests or personal connections with parties involved in business dealings.
- I am committed to working for your best interest.
- I will always give you my very best advice, and I will be up-front with you if I believe that you are making a bad decision.
- I will offer you my professional recommendations, but I will always respect your decisions on how to proceed.
- I will not pressure you to accept an offer you’re not happy with.
- From day one I promise to deliver a comprehensive marketing plan that provides great value and gives your property the maximum exposure to potential buyers.
- You can expect regular, clear, and close communication with me throughout the process, from preparing your home for sale, right through to closing and vacating your home.
- I will ensure that you understand all stages of the property sale, what to expect, along with all the paperwork you need to sign.
- I will allow adequate time to read and review everything so that you feel completely comfortable every step of the way.
Home Selling Process
Consultation
In this first stage, I seek to fully understand your sale requirements, and also your aspirations beyond the sale. I’ll show you what needs to be done and what things we need to avoid. Following a thorough analysis of your home and property, we will establish goals and a timeline for putting your home on the market! Then it’s time to prepare for financial matters.
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- Answering your initial questions
- Assessment and establishing goals
- How to prepare your home for sale
- Ways to avoid common mistakes
- Things to do and time frames
Financials
Here’s where we’ll cover all your financial considerations, including your equity and other assets, plus the costs you can expect in selling your home. Correctly pricing your home for the current market is critical to optimizing the final sale price. I’ll provide a detailed analysis of recent local sales and comparative listings, prior to agreeing on a strategy for pricing your home.
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- Your current financial position
- What expenses you are likely to incur
- Credit and financial checks
- CMA Report findings and analysis
- Strategies for listing and sale price
Marketing & Advertising
Implementing a strong and strategic marketing program will ensure your home is seen by the most buyers in your target market segment. We’ll discuss trends and the effectiveness of different marketing channels, from street signage to video clips. We’ll establish the best strategy to promote your home, including photos, print, social media, and maximizing online ads.
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- Market conditions, demand & supply
- Marketing channels and options
- Advertising strategy and schedule
- Networking tips and tricks
- Time frames and critical deadlines
Listing & Showing
The success of your home sale is determined by 6 critical factors. We have no control over one, but how well the others perform is largely up to us! Together we’ll ensure you gain the full potential achievable in every area. This includes necessary repairs, maintenance, and of course, show-worthy presentation. I’ll work hard to convert any interest into an offer!
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- Prepping your home for sale
- DIY presentations vs pro staging
- Photography and video
- Listing – going live!!
- Open House and Showings
The Deal
Many home sellers breathe a sigh of relief when a good offer arrives… however, there are still important things to be done! Our preparatory work, along with some careful steering, will help us safely navigate the many complexities of closing the sale. This is also where my strong relationship and negotiation skills come to the fore! Trust me – I’ve got this!!
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- The 4 stages of a sale
- Negotiations and expectations
- Inspection & Appraisal
- Closing (the exciting bit!)
- Legal requirements and time frames
Final Steps
Well done, the job of selling your home is complete. Now it’s time to turn your attention to finishing off the last few tasks before packing and cleaning up. Even though my main duties are now concluded I can offer you some useful tips and tools for the next part of your journey. You can ALWAYS call me with any questions!
AREAS WE WILL COVER
- Important documentation
- Closing or changing utilities etc
- Planning your next steps
- Packing/moving: DIY or call in the pros?
- Clean up and the hand-over
On the Move!
So, you’re ready to leave your old home for the final time. Knowing that you’ve done all you need to do will help you leave without nagging doubts, and gives you a sense of closure. I wish you the very best in your new home!
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE
- Planning and prep for moving
- Getting the help you need
- Last bits and pieces (aka vacuuming)
“Meghan really knows a Columbus market and how to manage her listings. She had a property negotiated and sold within five days. She kept us on track all the way through the closing. Fantastic communication skills. No scratching your head after talking to Meghan. I highly recommend her for any of your buying/selling needs.”
– Louise
Columbus, GA
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Contact Information
- Mobile: (706) 392-1517
- Office: (706) 221-6900
- mail: meghan.kanno@kw.com