Questions Sellers Ask

Making the process clear

• Is it okay to call my agent at home? Of course!
• Should I be home when the house is being shown? (Usually not..ask me about this.)
• What are the most important things that a buyer looks for? As many aspects of "Universal Appeal" as they can get...again, ask me about this.
• Must I have Open Houses? No, but you should, it's a key way to market the home.
• What simple things can I do to make my home more inviting? Clear clutter, create more light and space.
• Should I make cosmetic repairs now, or should I leave them for the buyers to do in a way that they like? It depends. The more inviting it looks, the better
• Are prospective buyers favorably influenced by a house that looks "lived in"? Yes, but tidily lived in.  Staged is often best.
• Should I display or hide evidence of family member's careers, hobbies and interests? Not always a factor. An ant farm is probably NOT a great hobby to leave out.
• What happens during the escrow period? Lots. Check the marketing page to see all that we do
• At what point does the buyer lose the deposit if he/she withdraws from the sale? When they breach the contract by canceling the sale without exercising a valid contingency. Even then, getting the deposit isn't always easy.
• Should I accept an offer that is contingent on the sale of another home?  Sometimes....it depends on the market, and the likelihood of a better offer coming along
• What arrangements should I make, if I must move before the home is sold? We can make sure that all aspects of your transition to a new living arrangement are handled professionally.  That's our job.