Home Selling Process

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If you're considering selling your home, it's important to do your homework. You'll want to do the right preparation in order to obtain your goal of selling your home for the best price, even in a market that favors sellers. Buyers tend to prefer homes with curb appeal that do not require a lot of work after purchase. Often, only for a small investment, you can spruce your home up with paint, carpet, and possibly professional home staging, depending on the condition of your home and furnishings. Please contact me and I can help you arrive at the right price.

Home Selling Process

Setting a Price

One of the most significant mistakes to avoid when selling your home is overpricing it. While every seller has an ideal price in mind, it's crucial to set a realistic price based on the current market conditions. If you're considering selling your home, contact a Lyon agent for a comprehensive market analysis of your property's value, provided at no cost or obligation.

Your agent will assist you in evaluating your home's condition and features, ensuring these factors are accurately reflected in the projected sales price. Be cautious of agents who guarantee a specific price for your home; savvy buyers will recognize an overpriced property and may look elsewhere for more reasonably priced options. This could result in missing out on serious buyers who are ready to make a purchase.

Preparing to Sell

Buyers are seeking homes that are move-in ready, so it's essential to present your home in its best possible condition before hosting an Open House.

Step 1: Declutter
Ensure all surfaces are free of paperwork, unused appliances, and other unnecessary items.

Step 2: Depersonalize
Remove personal items such as family photographs, personal documents, and even sentimental furniture like Grandpa's favorite lounge chair. This helps potential buyers envision themselves living in your home.

A clean, decluttered, and depersonalized home is more appealing to buyers. I will work with you to determine if staging is necessary, as professionally staged homes often rank higher on buyers' lists.

Marketing your Home

In today's competitive real estate market, the key to success is differentiation - doing common things in an uncommon way. In fact, differentiation from the competition has become the cornerstone of outstanding real estate service.

I am proud to deliver exceptional property marketing that is designed to quickly attract attention and showcase your property with a digital-first strategy that maximizes the modern media marketplace.

Exposure is not only one of the most important elements in finding a buyer for your home, but it also gives you the best chance for the highest possible sales price. Part of my 360-degree property marketing and exposure efforts includes Online & Social Media Advertising, Open Houses, Yard Signs, Video, and Email Marketing.

I am committed to ensuring that your property is uniquely positioned to sell.

Offer & Closing

Negotiation is key to achieving the best outcome, covering everything from settling on a sales price to concessions and financing. When an offer is presented, I'll be by your side to help you negotiate the best possible price and terms. If the initial offer isn't quite right, we'll work together to negotiate terms that satisfy both you and the buyer.

Don't hesitate to make a full-price counter offer if your home is competitively priced. We'll navigate the contract writing process, down payments, building inspection contingency dates, and other transaction details together. Throughout the process, I'll keep a close eye on all contingencies to ensure deadlines are met.

Finally, closing is a formal but exciting step where all parties sign the necessary paperwork to complete the sale, and the title to the property is officially transferred from you to the buyer.

Why Properties Sells

Location

Reason 1: Location

While sellers have limited control over location, it remains one of the most critical factors influencing a buyer's decision. It's not just about the city, suburb, or neighborhood, but the specific amenities the location offers. Buyers consider factors such as schools, parks, traffic, accessibility to highways or public transportation, sidewalks, shopping centers, hospitals, and crime rates.

Price

Reason 2: Price

The original purchase price of your home, including renovations, has little bearing on the current asking price. Comparative market analyses (CMAs) are essential for determining a home's value. A CMA compares the sale prices of similar homes in your neighborhood over the past year. While sellers rarely recoup 100% of recent repair and upgrade costs, these elements still influence the overall sale.

Condition

Reason 3: Condition

The condition of a home encompasses everything from curb appeal to structural integrity and safety. Homes requiring major repairs are less attractive to buyers, so addressing issues like roofing, plumbing, or HVAC systems can be advantageous. Minor upgrades and "freshening up" are also crucial. Fresh paint, new carpets or flooring, and fixing doors and windows can reassure buyers. Additionally, cosmetic enhancements such as staging, decluttering, and creating an inviting space can make your home stand out.

Moving Out of the Area?

Relocation the Right Way

With a reach that extends far beyond our local market, we can help you buy or sell real estate wherever life takes you. The advantage of working with us on your relocation include:

Relocation Certified Marketing Specialist proficient in marketing relocation properties and specially educated to expertly manage all aspects of your relocation policy and ensure your relocation benefits are protected.

Award-Winning Relocation Team nationally recognized and honored for relocation performance.

Knowledge of Relocation Procedures and Technology including company reporting, paperwork management, vacant-home management and local closing transactions.

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(916) 698-9970
tanyacurry@tanyacurryre.com
2277 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. 440
Sacramento, CA 95825