Valentine Property Team Listing Process

for Homes and Condominiums Priced Between $120k to $600k

Homes Priced at $600k and above - please contact Jamie Valentine

ONCE LISTING CONTRACT IS SIGNED

  • Seller’s net sheet is prepared and discussed
  • Home staging and repairs are completed by Seller
  • All inspections and pre-certifications are complete (as necessary)
  • A CLUE Report is ordered by Seller and given to Broker (as necessary)
  • Rooms are measured (for marketing purposes only)
  • Property is measured by a professional appraiser for accurate square footage (as necessary and applicable)
  • Signage and information box are put up (as allowed)
  • Lock box is placed on door for showing convenience
  • Full color brochures are developed, approved (by you), and delivered
  • Property is entered into Metrolist, the local MLS
  • Property is linked to nearly 100 websites and website portals
  • A virtual tour is created and uploaded (within 1 week)
  • Talking House is set up (as applicable)
  • A “HOME BOOK” is created and delivered
  • Preliminary title work is ordered
  • VIP Buyers are notified about the new listing via our VIP Buyer Service

DURING THE MARKETING PERIOD

  • Showings are scheduled with Seller, as instructed
  • Additional brochures are prepared and delivered as needed
  • Marketing websites are updated as needed
  • Showing feedback is sent via the Home Feedback System directly to Seller via email w/ user name/password
  • Broker and Seller communicate on an agreed upon schedule
  • Broker will prepare a new market analysis as needed to show current sold properties and will discuss appropriate changes with Seller, if necessary

ONCE AN OFFER IS ACCEPTED... Broker will:

  • Work with Seller to go through the terms of the offer, negotiate any changes, and prepare the paperwork for the Seller to sign
  • Place the listing in an “under contract, accepting backup offers” status
  • Continue to market the home until all applicable contract dates are met
  • Send important emails to the Seller to remind of key dates and deadlines and other special "to do" items required when selling a home
  • Communicate with Seller to negotiate any inspection items with the buyer and/or his/her agent
  • Place the listing in a "pending" status once all dates and deadlines are met; showings are discontinued at this time (or earlier as instructed)
  • Communicate with Seller on an agreed upon schedule as to the status of the sale

PRIOR TO AND AT THE CLOSING… Broker will:

  • Answer any questions after reviewing the pre-closing package and attend the closing with Seller
  • Provide an archive quality vinyl pouch at closing to store transaction documents
  • Provide  a copy of Settlement Statement to Seller for year-end tax preparation purposes