A clear plan helps you move from thinking about selling to a successful closing. Use these six steps to prepare for the conversation.
1. Set your goals and price
Discuss your timing, priorities, property condition, and moving plans. Review comparable sales and current competition with Wendy to choose a pricing strategy and estimate selling expenses.
2. Prepare your home
Start with cleaning, decluttering, and simple maintenance. Gather records of improvements and warranties. Discuss which repairs or updates make sense before spending money, and prepare the property for photography and showings.
3. Launch and show
Agree on the marketing plan, showing arrangements, and how you will receive updates. Keep the home ready for visits and review buyer feedback and market activity with Wendy.
4. Compare offers
Look beyond the price. Consider financing, contingencies, requested concessions, timing, and estimated proceeds. Wendy will help you compare the terms and respond to offers.
5. Work through the contract
Stay organized around the deadlines and requirements in your agreement. Respond to requests for documents and coordinate access for inspections or an appraisal when applicable. Discuss any new issues before agreeing to changes.
6. Prepare for closing and your move
Review closing information, confirm the agreed possession timing, and arrange your move, utilities, and keys. Verify any wiring instructions directly with your closing provider using a trusted phone number.
Your next step
Every property and transaction is different. Complete the Seller Questionnaire to discuss your home, goals, and a plan tailored to you.
