4 steps to a sold home
Every house and every seller is different, but the work follows the same four steps. It starts with a walk-through that costs you nothing.
SELLERS · 4 steps to a sold home
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Start with a free walk-throughBefore you list, I'll walk through your home with you at no charge and tell you what's worth fixing and what you can leave alone.
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Price it rightIf it feels like a good fit and we decide to work together, my next step is putting together a detailed price range for your home, based on recent sales nearby.
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Put it in front of buyersGood photos, a clear listing, and showings that work around your schedule. When offers come in, I go through each one with you line by line.
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Get you to closingInspections, repairs, appraisal, title, paperwork. I keep track of the deadlines and tell you what's coming next, so nothing catches you off guard.
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FREE CHECKLISTS
Before you list in Houston
Ideas that can help, depending on what you're selling. Not everything applies to every property, and I'll help you figure out what's worth doing.
A home you've lived in
Ideas worth considering, plus a few things that usually aren't needed.
- Clear some space, if it helps.If counters, closets or the garage feel full, packing some things early can make rooms look bigger. You're moving anyway.
- A good clean goes a long way.Some homes need a deep clean, others just a quick tidy. Windows, baseboards and fans are worth a look.
- Look at the small fixes.Things like a dripping faucet, a sticking door or a burnt-out bulb are often quick, inexpensive wins.
- Consider a paint touch-up.If walls have scuffs or very bold colors, a light neutral can help buyers picture themselves there.
- Think about curb appeal.Buyers see the outside first, so a mowed yard and a clean front door can help that first impression.
- Have the AC checked, if it's due.Fresh filters and a recent service receipt are nice to have. Houston buyers often ask about the AC.
- Gather paperwork you already have.A survey, warranties, repair receipts or HOA details can save time later, if you have them handy.
USUALLY SAFE TO SKIP
- A major kitchen or bathroom remodel right before listing. It often costs more than it adds to the price. Ask me first.
- Replacing flooring that is only dated, not damaged. Ask me first.
- Expensive new landscaping. Neat and trimmed is enough.
New construction
Ideas for builders and investors listing a home no one has lived in yet.
- Plan a final clean.A last pass for construction dust, stickers and debris before photos helps the home show as new.
- Wrap up the punch list, if you can.Finishing touch-ups, hardware and lighting before photos helps the listing look its best, since photos are the first showing.
- Utilities on for showings.Having electric, water and gas on makes showings, the buyer's inspection and the appraisal go smoother.
- The outside matters too.Sod or landscaping and visible address numbers help buyers and their agents find the home and picture living there.
- Information buyers often ask for.The builder warranty, the plans or upgrade list, energy features, the survey, and HOA and MUD details.
- Buyer incentives, if any.If you're thinking about offering help like paying part of the closing costs, deciding early lets us plan the marketing around it.
Land and lots
Ideas for residential and commercial land, with or without utilities.
- A current survey helps.Buyers like to see exactly what they're buying. If the corners can be marked, the property is easier to walk.
- Easy to find and walk.A mowed path, safe access from the road and a sign with the lot number can help buyers find it and walk it.
- Utility information.Whether water and sewer are available or a septic system would be needed, plus electric and gas. Provider or MUD contact info helps if you have it.
- Restrictions and easements.Deed restrictions, HOA rules and easements are good to have on hand. Houston has no zoning, so deed restrictions often shape what can be built.
- Flood zone.Builders and lenders usually check whether a lot is in a floodplain. An elevation certificate is worth sharing if you have one.
- Taxes.If the land has an agricultural (ag) valuation, ask me about it so there are no surprises when the use changes.
- Tests or plans, if you have them.Soil or septic (perc) tests, a site plan, or past builder bids can help a buyer picture what they'd build.