Seller FAQ
Your selling questions, answered.
The things sellers ask us most, in plain English. Have one that isn't here? We're happy to talk it through.
- How is the price of my home determined?
- Pricing usually starts with a look at recent sales and current competing listings near you, combined with your home's condition, features, and location. It's a decision we make together — you set the list price with our guidance, and you can adjust it as the market responds.
- What happens before my home is listed?
- Typically we meet, walk the home, talk through pricing and positioning, and get the home ready to show — including photography where it makes sense. When you're comfortable, the listing goes live on the MLS.
- How should I prepare my home to sell?
- Most sellers focus on decluttering, deep cleaning, handling small repairs, and boosting curb appeal so the home shows well in person and in photos. Our Preparing to Sell guide walks through the details.
- How do showings work?
- Interested buyers and their agents request times to see the home, and we help coordinate them around your schedule. Homes that are easy to show and consistently presentable tend to get seen by more buyers.
- What happens when I get an offer?
- We review each offer with you — price, contingencies, financing, and timeline — so you can compare them clearly. You can accept, counter, or decline, and we negotiate on your behalf toward terms that fit your goals.
- What about inspections and repairs?
- After an offer is accepted, a buyer will often have the home inspected. Any requests that come out of it are negotiable — repairs, a credit, a price adjustment, or no change — and we help you work through the options.
- What is an appraisal and when does it happen?
- When a buyer is financing, their lender usually orders an appraisal to confirm the home's value for the loan. If the appraised value and the contract price differ, there are several ways to move forward, and we'll talk you through them.
- How long does closing take?
- Timelines vary with the buyer's financing and the terms of the contract. We help keep the inspection, appraisal, and closing steps moving and coordinate with the closing attorney so the process stays on schedule.
- When do I move out and hand over the home?
- Occupancy and possession are negotiated as part of the contract — sometimes at closing, sometimes with an agreed-upon date after. We make sure the possession terms are clear before you sign so there are no surprises.
- What does it cost to sell, and how is commission handled?
- Selling involves costs such as commission and standard closing expenses, and commission is agreed upon in your listing agreement rather than being a fixed rate. We'll walk through an estimate of your costs and net proceeds up front so you know what to expect. For tax or legal specifics, we'll point you to the right professional.
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