1)
Prepare for Market
· Make a plan for cleaning / repairs and market timing
· Sign Listing Agreement
· Review
home for staging
· Clean
home and move items according to staging plan
· Complete
photo shoot
· Prepare
marketing materials
· Install
sign and lockbox as appropriate
· Identify
potential open house date(s)
· Set up
for local property alerts against competing homes
2)
Market Home
· “Go live”
on MLS and syndicate to websites
· Send
listing directly to other agents (Day 1)
· Allow showings
– clutter-free and lights on!
· Hold open
house if desired (1st weekend)
· Review
and respond to offers
3)
Conduct Escrow
· Open
escrow at agreed escrow company
· Complete
disclosure packet
· Ensure
deposit check arrives
· Make home
available for inspections
· Identify
moving plans
· Respond
to repair request(s) (if made by buyer)
· Conduct
repairs (if agreed)
· Finish
packing
· Sign
final documents at escrow
· Close and
hand over keys
· Cancel
utilities