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The Steps To Sell
Selling your beachfront home in Naples, your mansion in Naples Florida or your Marco Island Florida condo is based on a lot of different steps that you would have to take care of yourself and know how to market it the right way and on the right platforms.
Representation by a Seller’s AgentMake sure you have a real estate brokerage that operates in Naples FL or a real estate brokerage that is familiar with Marco Island Florida as your listing agent.
There are many things to know and watch out for and you don’t want to have any problems during the selling process or right before closing.
Use a seasoned agent and check their feedback given by clients in order to make sure you have the professional by your side you can rely on.
Here are the steps to buying your property:
Here are the steps to selling your property:
- What is your timeline to sell the property?
- Are rentals involved and can they be assumed / cancelled by the buyer?
- Where are you moving and what happens with furniture and other items?
- Creation of a list containing special features, installations, and improvements.
- Determine major differences to other sold properties for added value.
- Understand the current market by examining sold comparable homes.
- Figuring in market factors as well as seasonal challenges.
- Understand any potential tax liabilities by involving your C.P.A.
- Make sure that all open permits are closed out to prevent delays.
- Your listing agent will discuss the expenses of selling with you, that includes commissions, fees, closing cost, etc.
- Listing Agreement will be prepared after price and launch date is determined.
- Sellers and other disclosures as well as HOA disclosures to be provided / signed by owner.
- Photographs and Drone Footage will be scheduled.
- Preparation of fact sheet describing your property’s features and benefits. This will be used for our own showings but also to inform other agents and to give them all necessary information to look at while they are showing the home to their clients.
- The Marketing Plan will be finalized for traditional advertising including print media and digital strategy like social media campaigns, international listing platforms, broker networks, e-mailing buyer databases, etc.
- The listing will be displayed in the domestic MLS, the International MLS, which exposes your property globally in 60+ countries and 50+ languages attracting 145 million viewers per month on 100+ portals.
- Virtual and in-person showings.
- Attraction & Qualification of potential buy
- Reports and updates on prospect feedback and market changes.
- Analyze written cash or financing offers and present them to the seller / attorney
- Respond to offers and negotiate to optimize the price as well as the terms.
- Advise the seller of potential multiple offer strategy.
- Buyer has to deposit escrow and do desired property inspections according to the timeline in the contract.
- Buyer has to apply for financing and get appraisal and loan approval in time according to the specified deadline in the agreement.
- Review potential requests for repair and respond to buyer.
- Plan for exiting the property and removing items in time that are not conveyed with sale.
- Review Settlement Statement.
- Sign closing documents
- Close and receive your proceeds!
- We would love to have your testimonial online to show other sellers your satisfaction.
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Make sure you hire a seasoned real estate agent in Naples or Marco Island who knows the possible pitfalls and can represent you and make selling a pleasant process.
Make sure your home is in good condition inside and outside or repair items that a buyer or an inspector does not want to find defective.
Check for anything that should be taken care of prior to the listing:
Old interior and exterior paint, Clean roof, Clean windows
Well taken care of lawn and landscaping
Remove outside vehicles like bikes, scooters, kayaks
Appliances and Light fixtures fully functional
Plumbing and electrical installations
Floor coverings
Have your home clean for every showing and remove clutter. Present it like you would want to have it presented to you!
As an experienced real estate company in Naples Florida and Marco Island we are here to help and guide!
