Seller's
Guide
Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home offers numerous benefits that can streamline the process and maximize your outcomes. Agents bring expertise in pricing, marketing, negotiation, and legal aspects, ensuring your property is positioned effectively in the market. They provide access to a broader network of potential buyers and handle the complexities of showings, paperwork, and negotiations, saving you time and stress. With their market knowledge, professional guidance, and dedication, real estate agents work to achieve the best possible sale price while ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.
Seller's Guide
10-Step Seller's Timeline
Our team of experienced agents are here to help you through the entire process of of preparing and selling your home.
01
Let's Talk
We'll meet to discuss your plans and
goals, trends in the current marketplace, and assess your property’s qualities and characteristics. I will analyze comparable property sales, and work with you to determine pricing. You'll outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result
for you as a seller.
02
Setting the Stage
From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, I will work with you
to ensure the property is visually ready to make the right first impression with buyers.
I will prepare to market your property,
which can include scheduling a photoshoot, organizing staging, commissioning an illustrative floor plan, and writing a listing description. We'll also sit down to complete the Seller Disclosure documents necessary for the transaction.
07
Communication and Measuring Success
We will establish the best method and frequency of communication. I will provide frequent updates and continuous traffic metrics, as well as information about the market.
08
Receiving an Offer
Once an offer is made, we will contact you to review the terms of the offer and to analyze the pros and cons. Together I will help you decide how to respond to the buyer in one of several ways: by accepting the offer, rejecting the offer, or making a counter offer.
09
Negotiating the Details
The contract is negotiated and accepted, and the transaction summary is circulated to all
parties. I will observe and record
all contingency periods throughout
the in-contract stage. A property appraisal and home inspection take place, and any further negotiations are managed. All financial and supplemental information is collated and submitted to the managing agent.
10
Completing the Close
We will monitor and coordinate all the details necessary to get you to the finish line. Once the buyer has performed inspections, removed their contingencies, and the loan (if any) is ready to fund, we'll arrange the final walk-through. Finally, at closing you will hand over keys to the buyer.
Private Exclusive
Work with Us to sell your home as a Compass Private Exclusive
Listing your home as a private exclusive allows you to control what information is shared about you and your home while still getting exposure to top agents at Compass.
What to Expect
A private exclusive listing is an off-market home that can be shared by a Compass agent directly with their colleagues and their buyers. Property details aren’t disseminated widely and won’t appear on public home search websites.
Reasons why you might choose to sell your home as a private exclusive:
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New job or relocation
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Family changes like marriage or divorce
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Evolving financial circumstances
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Health issues
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Valuable belongings like art or furniture
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Opposition to holding open houses
Concierge
Get fronted for the cost of home improvement services with zero due until closing.*
Compass Concierge is the hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price with services like staging, flooring, painting and more.
Covered Services
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Floor repair
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Carpet cleaning & replacement
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Staging
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Deep-cleaning
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Decluttering
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Landscaping
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Interior & exterior painting
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HVAC
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Roofing repair
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Moving & storage
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Pest control
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Custom closet work
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Fencing
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Electrical work
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Seller-side inspections & evaluations
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Kitchen improvements
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Bathroom improvements
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Pool & tennis court services
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Water heating & plumbing repair
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Sewer lateral inspections & remediation
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More than 100 other home improvement services
How it Works
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Decide which services can increase your home’s value the most and set an estimated budget for the work.
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When you’re ready to start, your Compass agent will be by your side as you engage contractors and vendors.
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Once the transformation is complete, your home will go on the market.
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You’ll pay for the services and any applicable fees* when one of the following happens – your home sells, you terminate your listing agreement with Compass, or 12 months pass from your Concierge start date. Subject to program terms that may vary by market.
Source: National Association of Realtors, 2019
A real estate experience that’s more than just a transaction.
You can count on us to be your trusted guide throughout and after your sale. We will ensure that you feel protected and supported from the moment we connect, and continue to feel our value as a resource for all your home needs. Here’s how we provide a better sell experience.