What I'll Do For You, Step By Step
The Pre-Listing Period
* Study your Comparative Market Analysis
* Determine your list price
* Decide on repair / fix-up items
* Begin the process of preparing your home to show
The Marketing Period
* Install yard sign, lockbox
* Enter data into MLS
* Suggest repairs / fix-ups to get property in top showing condition
* Contact targeted REALTORS® by phone / brochure / other
* After the property is shown we will follow up with the REALTORS® and then share all feedback with you.
The Negotiating Period
* You receive an offer to purchase
* We prepare a net proceeds sheet to show, in dollars, what the offer means
* You accept or counteroffer
* When both parties are satisfied, you sign contract
The Pending Period
* The buyer applies for a mortgage
* The buyer arranges a professional home inspection (if part of contract)
* An appraiser inspects the property on behalf of the buyer’s lender
* A termite / moisture inspection is performed within 30 days of closing
* You complete any repairs requested in the contract or resulting from the inspections
* The buyer has a final walk-through, to ensure that the property is in the same condition it was when the offer was made
The Closing
William E. Wood can provide complete, professional closing and settlement services. All documents are signed, the transfer is recorded by the closing agent, and funds are disbursed within two working days. (Recording at the courthouse must be done prior to the issuance of the seller’s proceeds.)
Why use a William E. Wood and Associates seller’s agent?
There are two parties in any financial transaction: the buyer and the seller. Both parties should be represented, in the sale.
When you have a seller’s agent working with you, you can be assured that your interests come first. A William E. Wood and Associates seller’s agent does what’s best for the seller of a property and will find potential buyers for your home.
A buyer’s agent does what’s best for the buyer.
What should you expect from me as your William E. Wood and Associates seller's agent?
As your agent I will represent your specific interests:
* Negotiate price and terms favorable to you
* Give you advice and counsel
* Help you objectively evaluate potential buyers
* Keep your position confidential
* Expose your property to the entire market
* Be entirely committed to YOU.
It’s hard to go through the home selling process without having a good real estate agent on your side!