The Right Agent Makes All the Difference & Experience Counts

• Your Agent should have at least 10 years experience
• That experience should be in the local area.
• Ask for references.
• You need a Real Estate Agent you are comfortable with.

Marketing Your Home

Agent Contribution

• Sign
• Lock Box
• Submit to Local MLS
• Advertising
• Local Newspaper
• Homes Guide Magazine
• Redding Homes Magazine
• Internet
• Agents Web Page
• MLS Pages
• Company Web Page
• Links to Real Estate Ads on the Web
• Supply Flyer, Parcel map, and Seller TDS, copies of Utility Bills at your Home; for Potential Purchasers to review.

Your Contribution

• Make recommended repairs and/or clean up.
• Keep home presentable.
• If possible, vanilla in the oven or potpourri are inviting to guests.
• If you can, be present to answer questions – but leave the potential Buyer and their agent to feel free to investigate your home.
• Always refer questions to your agent before making a commitment.
• Never allow unaccompanied individuals access to your home.
• Now sit back and wait for that offer

The Offer

• Your Agent and the Buyers agent will be present.
• Usually the Buyers Agent will present the offer on behalf of their Buyers3. Ask any questions you may have.
• You may wish to reject the offer as presented.
• You may wish to make a Counter Offer.
• The other agent can be excused so that you can go over the details with Your Agent.
• Your Agent will deliver your decision to the Buyers Agent.

Escrow

• The Accepted Contract and any Counters or Addendums are delivered to the Title Company, including the Buyers Earnest Money Deposit.
• A Preliminary Investigation of the Recorded Documents pertaining to Your home by the Title Company.
• Give your Agent your Lender Information, loan numbers etc.
• Inspections and Appraisal. All parties will be present.
• Please note Home Inspectors are only there to state what they see as the actual condition of your home, a protection for both you and the buyers.
• The Buyers may want to make other trips back to refresh their memory or measure rooms. Your Agent will contact you to make arrangements.
• Repairs, if any to be negotiated and completed. Schedule Moving Van.
• Buyers may do a final walk through.
• Cancel all Utility Companies, Newspaper, etc for Close of escrow Date.
• Find and leave for Buyers all warranties pertaining to home or other information they may need, keys, garage door openers, etc.
• Arrange to have carpet cleaned.

Closing

• Appointment made to sign closing documents at the Title Company with your Agent.
• Bring your Drivers License.

Recording

• The Date You have Waited For. Ready for a new Adventure.
• At any time during this process, Feel free to check with your Agent if you have any questions or concerns. Agents are available 24/7.

Referrals

If you or anyone you know is considering Buying or Selling, your Agent will appreciate keeping her in mind. She will always do her best and give your referrals great service.