Questions to consider before selling.
- How does the time needed to sell fit your moving plans and carrying costs?
- Are you comfortable arranging open houses or showing visitors your home?
- Do you know how to price your home competitively?
- What will you do when negotiations stall?
- Do you understand the real estate contract, its deadlines and your responsibilities?
- How will financing terms or a buyer’s lender affect the transaction?
- Do you know what the title company can and cannot do for you?
- Do you understand escrow arrangements and how deposits are handled?
- Do you know what prorations are and how shared-period expenses are allocated at closing?
- Does the home have lead-based paint or other known condition concerns that need evaluation or disclosure?
- Do you know a qualified home inspector?
- Are there known or suspected drywall, mold or moisture issues to address?
- Do you know which disclosures are required for your property?
Choose help with a clear scope.
Ask Heidi to explain the pricing, marketing, negotiation and coordination work for your particular sale, along with communication expectations and agreed compensation. A good working relationship includes knowing when to involve a closing professional, attorney, lender or inspector; representation does not remove every risk.
General real estate guidance. Property-specific decisions may require advice from your agent, lender, insurer, attorney or qualified contractor. This is not a market report or a substitute for professional evaluation.