Seller Resources

When it comes time to sell your home, you want to understand every aspect of the current market. Become the best informed seller possible. We will guide you through the steps for preparing your home and pricing it effectively for the current market conditions. There are countless marketing choices, legalities and details that go into a sale.

As your Realtors (Guides and Coaches), you’ll experience a customized approach, personalized just for your needs. We will support you in all facets of the sale: Preparing your house to sell, Printed and internet advertising, and timely, detailed communication throughout the entire process.

As full-time experienced Realtors, with specialized skills, here are the many benefits you receive when working with us.

• We keep in touch with the market daily. You’ll receive specialized market reports, helping you make informed and effective pricing decisions.
• We stay tuned in to buyers’ wants and needs. We will educate you about home conditions, features, and monetary motivation that will position your home to sell for the best price, and with greatest peace of mind.
• We are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) – allowing your home’s most valuable features to be visible to every agent and buyer looking for a home in your area, and in your price range.
• Along with the power of the NWMLS, we regularly network with other agents, exchanging information about motivated, qualified buyers’ wants and needs, and connecting them to new-homes-coming-to-market like yours.
• We increase the number of pre-approved and pre-qualified buyers your home is immediately exposed to by managing relationships with a growing group of focused, motivated buyers.
• We’ll help you keep up to date with the changing home values in your neighborhood. Request your monthly Sold Home Alert™ here.

Tips for Sellers

The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is in preparation. Here are some tips to help you get started.

• Give your home a thorough cleaning.
• Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs.
• Have carpets professionally cleaned, or replaced if damaged.
• Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets.
• Replace all burned out light bulbs.
• Repair defective light switch.
• Get rid of clutter both inside and out.
• Cut and edge grass.
• Trim hedges and weed gardens.
• Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens and doors.
• Clean out the gutters.
• Wash the windows.
• Tidy up the garage.
• Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows.

Here are some helpful tips for showing your home

• Keep pets out of the house. Either take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage.
• Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles and toys.
• Make sure your home is well lit.
• Remove clutter from tables and shelves. Less clutter creates the illusion of a larger space.
• Keep money, prescription drugs, and other valuables, out of view.
• Add a ground up lemon to the garbage disposal to give the kitchen a fresh smell.
• Open shades and curtains to let in light.
• Light a fire in the fireplace to create a comfortable ambiance.
• Keep radios and TVs off, or on a low volume.