01. Define your needs.

Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" Kandis Maureen will work with you to map out the best path to achieve your objectives and set a realistic time frame for the sale.

02. Name your price.

The next objective should be to determine the best possible selling price for your house. Setting a fair listing price from the start will generate the most activity from other real estate agents and buyers. You will need to take into account the condition of your home, what comparable homes in your neighborhood are selling for, and the state of the overall market in your area. Its often difficult to remain unbiased when putting a price on your home so your real estate agent’s expertise is imperative in this step. Kandis Maureen will know the what comparable homes are selling in your neighborhood and the average time those homes are sitting on the market.

03. Prepare your home.

The condition of your home will affect how quickly it sells and the price the buyer is willing to offer. First impressions are the most important. Kandis Maureen can help you take a fresh look at your home and suggest ways to stage it and make it more appealing to buyers.

04. Get the word out.

There are many ways to get the word out such as the internet, yard signs, open houses, media advertising, agent to agent referrals, and direct mail marketing campaigns. In addition to listing your home on the MLS. Kandis Maureen will use a combination of these tactics to bring the most qualified buyers to your home.

05. Receive an offer.

When you receive a written offer from a potential buyer, Kandis Maureen will first find out whether or not the individual is preapproved to buy your home. If so, then you and Kandis Maureen will review the proposed contract, taking care to understand what is required of both parties to execute the transaction.  At this point, you have three options: accept the contract as is, accept it with changes (a counteroffer), or reject it.

06. Negotiate the offer.

Most offers to purchase your home will require some negotiating to come to a win-win agreement. Kandis Maureen is well versed on the intricacies of the contract used in your area and will protect your best interest through out the negotiating.

07. Prepare to close.

Once you accept an offer to sell your house, you will need to make a list of all the things you and your buyer must do before closing. The property may need to be formally appraised, surveyed, inspected or repaired. Kandis Maureen can spearhead the effort and serve as your advocate when dealing with the buyer's agent and service providers.

08. Close the deal.

Closing refers to the meeting where homeownership of the property is legally transferred to the buyer. Kandis Maureen will be present during the closing to guide you through the process and make sure everything goes as planned.