Getting It SOLD!

Selling your home shouldn’t be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a realtor is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. 
My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond.

This section covers:

  • As your agent, what I will do for you
  • Closing costs to expect
  • The complete selling process
  • Getting Buyers Inside (Curb Appeal & Staging)
  • Check out my Pricing Your Home to Sell Section!

As Your Agent, I Will:

1. Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to that of your neighbors.
2. Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts we will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
3. Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
4. Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
5. Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
6. Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

How can a real estate agent help me sell my home

How to price to sell and still make a profit

Practicing good seller's etiquette

Understanding the buyer

Closing Costs to Expect:

1. Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
2. Broker’s commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 7%.
3. Local property transfer tax, county transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you’ll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
4. FHA fees and costs are all fees are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
5. Home inspections fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
6. Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.

The Selling Process:

When An Offer To Purchase Is Received I will:

1. Detail seller expenses and net proceeds
2. Discuss qualifications of the buyer
3. Counsel you and negotiate the best price and terms
4. Prepare a calendar of key upcoming actions
5. Explain all details and contingencies
6. Maintain rapport and communicate with the other agent involved in the transaction

During a Pending Transaction I Will:

1. Order title insurance, deed, survey, and other necessary documents
2. When appropriate, meet appraiser at your property and present market data
3. Review the inspection report with you
4. Keep you up-to-date on the pending details
5. Follow up with the borrower’s lender
6. Assist cooperating agent with any problems relative to the sale
7. Review the title work
8. Schedule the closing

At The Closing I Will:

1. Discuss proceeds and closing statements with you
2. Attend the closing and answer all questions
3. Coordinate possession of property
4. Maintain a file of closing papers
5. Help coordinate the transfer of utilities and keys 

Curb Appeal & Staging

One of the most important parts of selling your home is getting potential buyers inside!
The easiest way for sellers to do this is by making the outside of their home appealing to passer bys. Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home.

Staging your home is also important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. I have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective and appealing manner.
Rita O'Rear [email protected] 317-508-1553