Change Begins at Home
PHASE I
INITIAL PHONE CALL
The initial phone call is typically 30 minutes. This helps us understand your real estate needs and make sure we are the best fit for your timeline and expectations.
MEET AT YOUR HOME OR VIRTUAL CONVERSATION
We like to meet in person with you at your home when appropriate. Or we have the capability to do a virtual walk thru of your home as well. It is only by walking through the property that we can offer the best recommendations for you. Some items we like to discuss with our sellers include:
Your timeline
Your desired outcome
The current market and your competition
Create a plan of action based on our conversation, to best meet your goals
PHASE II
PREP YOUR HOME FOR SALE
Our listing team is ready to assist with preparing your home for sale. Depending on the amount of work needed, we typically are able to prep your home for sale in 2-3 weeks. One of our team's key points of difference is that we help coordinate all of the work with the vendors of your choice or per our recommendation, and can select all of the colors, finishings etc, We are your project coordinators to complete the job. Our clients find great value in our "hand us the keys and walk away" approach.
Some of our listing team responsibilities include:
Meet with vendors for bids
Collect all bids for your review and approval
Create a listing prep calendar so you know what is happening at all times
Coordinate the work being completed. Daily updates are provided, so you stay informed about the progress
Ensure the home is ready to go to market on time
INSPECTIONS
In our market, having inspection reports ready with our disclosure packet shows we are not "hiding" anything and encourages "As-Is" offers. Not having inspection reports ready when going on market, makes Buyers less comfortable writing "As-Is" offers and we may see offers with contingencies on inspections.
Minimum Standard Inspections and Reports Include: Property Inspection: $600-$700Pest Inspection: $350-$500Natural Hazards Report: $150 (this is required by law)
DISCLOSURES
California law requires sellers to disclose material information to the buyer. Failure to do so could create significant liability to the seller. Our team will sit with you and review all disclosures to ensure they are properly completed.
Two of the most important disclosures you will complete are the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and the Supplemental Sellers Checklist (SSC) or Supplemental Seller Questionnaire (SPQ). We will assist you so these documents are complete and within compliance.
PHASE III
INTRODUCING YOUR HOME TO THE MARKET
Your home deserves a proper introduction to the market, and our team will develop a strategic and effective go-to market plan specific to your property to ensure it receives the most effective exposure and qualified buyers through the door.
INTEGRATED MARKETING APPROACH
Our marketing plan includes:
Stunning photography, videography, 3D Matterport, Floor plans
Virtual Marketing | Hosted Events (as allowed)
Exclusive Neighborhood Tours, Broker Tours, Open House
can be done virtually in all cases
QR Code Property Showcase & Private Showings
Lifestyle Marketing (property by property basis)
Curated Lifestyle Video, social viewings & experiential events
Exclusive Agent events
Strong Social Media Presence
custom property website; virtual tour capability
automated marketing & social media ads
Captivating print materials flyers, brochures, lifestyle books, in-home marketing boards all with virtual version capabilities
Strong Relationship Marketing
Top Agent Alliance - Keller Williams International
Coast to Coast Agent, Allied Resource & Client Network
Local Top Agent Network - Keller Williams
Keller Williams Luxury International Agent Network
Relocation Partnerships
PHASE IV
SHOWING THE PROPERTY
We show the property through Twilight Tours, Open Houses, Brokers Preview, and private showings. All of our team members are well informed of the home, and will speak intelligently on the highlights and features to incite interest and enthusiasm for the property.
KEEPING YOU INFORMED ALONG THE WAY
Throughout the home preparation and selling phases, we keep you well informed of our all of our marketing efforts, buyer activity, market activity (when properties in the neighborhood have sold), disclosure requests, and the number of potential offers.
PHASE V
OFFER REVIEW
It is typical of our market to set an offer date when we receive offers for your review. Negotiations are done through a thoughtful and transparent way and we will walk-through all aspects of the offer(s) which are important to you to ensure that you may make the best possible decision.
ESCROW
Our team will keep you informed of the process and all the key steps during escrow. Once the purchase of your home is official and recorded with the county, we will notify you immediately of the exciting news, and coordinate the hand off of all keys to you as the new home owner!
Important timelines in the escrow process include:
Buyer Initial Deposit - Typically within 1-3 business days of the ratified contract.
Additional Inspections/Contingencies removal if any
Appraisal: If there is a loan, the lender will require an appraisal and approval by the underwriter. We will attend the appraisal to ensure proper representation of the property, market, and comps.
Signings: Both the buyer and seller will need to sign closing paperwork in person for notary purposes. We also attend the signings to answer any questions. If you will be traveling domestically or would prefer to sign in a more convenient location, we are happy to schedule a mobile notary.
Final Funds in Escrow: Typically within 1-2 days before close of escrow all the buyer funds and lender funds will be deposited into escrow. We confirm with escrow once all funds are deposited, and are set to record with the county..