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Seller's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Seller's Guide

Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced agent and this easy-to-follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.​​​​​​​

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Step 1: Meetings

  • Initial walk-through to see the home (approximately 15-20 minutes).
  • The second meeting is to discuss a specific plan and next steps.
  • Fill out disclosures and home history as accurately as possible.
  • Listing Agreement and paperwork.
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Step 2: Get Property Ready for Market

  • Staging suggestions were provided to help sell the home.
  • Deep clean, de-clutter, and get the home ready for photos.
  • Provide an extra key for the lock box to allow access for showings.
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Step 3: Photographer Appointment

  • We will hire a photographer.
  • We will communicate with you to set up a time to take the photos.
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Step 4: Listing Day

  • A RE/MAX sign will be installed in the front yard.
  • The listing goes live in the Multiple Listing Search portal (MLS), this is an online, live, up-to-date portal that is only accessible to Real Estate Agents. Agents will provide their clients with access to the portal and customize it so they receive updates on applicable properties.
  • Make sure the home is clean and ready.
  • Showings will be arranged.
  • We will present any feedback to you on a weekly basis.
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Step 5: Offers

  • We will present and review all offers with you.
  • Accepting an offer is very situational based on price, terms, and conditions.
  • We will work together to decide the strengths and weaknesses of each offer, and I will provide you with my recommendations.
  • Ultimately it is your choice.
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Step 6: Contract

  • Once we come to terms on an offer, we sign and go “under contract”.
  • Inspections
    • Buyers, buyer’s agents, and inspectors access the property for inspections at their expense. Inspections can take up to 4 hours. 
    • Buyers may have repair requests.
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Step 7: Financing

  • A cash buyer may want to do an appraisal of the property (to verify home value).
  • A buyer financing the property will be required to have a third-party appraisal done on behalf of the lender. 
  • The buyer continues to work with the lender to get final approval to purchase the property.
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Step 8: Closing

  • Remove all belongings from the property prior to closing day.
  • Buyers and their agents do a walk-through inspection prior to closing.
  • Once all the expectations have been met, we make the monetary transaction, sign all papers, and the house becomes the property of the buyer.

Congratulations!

After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house. It may take a few days for your loan to be funded once the paperwork has been returned to the lender, but once that check is delivered to the seller, you’ll be all set to move into the home of your dreams.

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Before You List, Let’s Talk!

Every great sale starts with smart questions. Whether it’s about timing, pricing, or presentation, knowing what to ask before you list can make all the difference.

PRIMARY CONTACT NAME
OTHER DECISION MAKER
ANSWERS CAN INCLUDE EMAIL, TEXT, PHONE
TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOME
EX: 1 DOG, CRATED DURING SHOWINGS
EX: TERMITE BOND, ROOF, AC, APPLIANCES
YOUR MAILING ADDRESS WILL BE NEEDED FOR LEGAL PURPOSES, AND MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY THAT YOU WISH TO SELL
WRITE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR HOME AVAILABLE TO AGENTS, WE WILL NEED TO KNOW ALARM CODES, THE LOCATION OF ALARM CODE PANELS AND ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR OUR LISTING TEAM AND SHOWING AGENTS TO KNOW WHEN ACCESSING YOUR HOME/PROPERTY
EX: HOME ALARM, LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE FRONT DOOR, CODE IS 6578* AND YOU HAVE 45 SECONDS TO ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE IT
KATIE USE SHOWINGTIME, A WEB BASED PROGRAM, TO ALLOW LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS TO VIEW YOUR HOME. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT POTENTIAL BUYERS AND AGENTS DON'T DISRUPT YOU, PLEASE LET KATIE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RESTRICTIONS TO THE SCHEDULE ON A DAILY OR WEEKLY BASIS. YOU CAN LET US KNOW ABOUT SHORT TERM CHANGES (EX VACATIONS) ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS
WRITE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
TYPE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
TYPE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
WRITE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
A FIXTURE IS LEGALLY CONSIDERED SOMETHING LIKE DECORATIONS, EQUIPMENT OR APPLIANCES THAT HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. FIXTURES ARE REGARDED AS PART OF THE PROPERTY, AND IT IS A GIVEN THAT THEY WILL GO TO THE BUYER ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE PROPERTY, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THE LISTING AGREEMENT
NAME ALL ITEMS THAT YOU WISH TO KEEP IN YOUR POSSESSION, AND HAVE REMOVED BEFORE CLOSING, THAT FALL UNDER THE DEFINITION OF A FIXTURE
YOU CAN LIST ADDITIONAL VENDORS SUCH AS POOL OR LAWNCARE IF APPLICABLE
TELL KATIE MORE

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When you work with The Sokoler Team, you’ll immediately understand why clients think of Bob and his team as dedicated specialists who have mastered the skills needed for evaluating, marketing, and matching buyers and sellers.

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THE SOKOLER TEAM

(502) 469-1899

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10525 TIMBERWOOD CIR LOUISVILLE KY 40223