How do you establish the listing price of my home?

A key part of selling your house is setting the asking price. If a home is priced too low, it may cost you money. If a home is priced too high, potential buyers may be scared away. To determine the best asking price I will review the cost of recently sold homes, evaluate the competition and study marketplace trends just as it relates to your property.

It is also helpful to discuss other terms and conditions, such as timing and items that can be included with the sale of the home. Both of these can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

What improvements do I need to make to sell my house?

Now it's time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. Talk to me about other tips that can help boost your home's curb appeal and impress potential buyers once they're in the door.

I will make sure you are aware of all the federal, state, and local disclosure laws before your house is listed.

Marketing your House

The key in marketing your house is, getting as much exposure as possible. I will hold open house events, list your property in the MLS database, and advertise it in the Washington Post and other local publications.

By suggesting improvements to make your house more presentable, pricing it correctly and marketing your home through the proper channels, I will help you get the best price for your home.

Making the Deal

When a buyer makes an offer - now it is time to negotiate. Rely on me to guide you through this process. I will help you arrive at an acceptable price, terms and conditions. Once you have accepted an offer, help keep the deal together by meeting deadlines and criteria, including home inspections, appropriate buyer visits, scheduled deposits and other steps. In fact, during this period there may be a renegotiation of the accepted offer price depending on the outcomes of these visits. As the closing nears, you may also need to perform repairs or do additional work to the house as agreed upon in your contract. In addition, you will need to have the house "broom clean" prior to the closing so that the buyer can complete a final walk through. When you finally arrive at the closing table, come prepared with the appropriate certificates and approvals as required by your town, county and state.