The Science of Selling
01 - Prep Work
First impressions are key when selling, so it’s important to put in the time to make sure your home is in top condition. Fresh paint, clean closets, flowers; there’s a lot you can do to make even the humblest of homes look like a million bucks.
02 - Price
Pricing a home is hands-down the most important aspect in getting the highest return in the least amount of time. Many considerations go into setting the price, including the condition and location of your home, recent nearby sales, and similar homes that are currently for sale.
03 - Marketing
I will put a plan together to market your home to the most likely potential buyers using a variety of tools, such as digital marketing, advertising, direct mail, and open houses.
04 - Showings
While they can be inconvenient, home showings are a necessary part of selling. When your home is on the market it has the potential to be shown at any time, so it's important to maintain a certain level of cleanliness.
05 - Offers
When a buyer is interested in purchasing
your home, their real estate agent will draw
up an offer, which I will present to you. In addition to any legal requirements, the offer specifies things such as the price, earnest money, closing terms, contingencies, and other conditions of the purchase.
06 - Negotiaton
One of my most important responsibilities is
to be an advocate for my clients. This includes
negotiating on their behalf on things such as
the price, repair costs, timelines, and contingencies in order to get the best terms possible.
07 - Purchase & Sale Agreement
This is the legal contract a buyer and seller enter into once the buyer’s offer has been accepted by the seller. It outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and is signed by both parties.
08 - Inspection
Once the Purchase and Sale Agreement is signed by the buyer and seller, a home inspector is hired to examine the home’s health, safety, and major mechanical systems. If any issues arise from an inspection, the buyer may be able to renegotiate their offer.
09 - Escrow
Once the offer is accepted and a closing date agreed upon, escrow allows the buyer and the seller to have an outside party ensure all parts of the contract are complete.
10 - Closing
At closing, all the paperwork is signed by the buyer and seller, both parties pay any settlement fees, and the documents are officially recorded. Prior to closing, you'll receive a settlement statement outlining any fees which may apply to you.
The Science of Selling
01 - Prep Work
First impressions are key when selling, so it’s important to put in the time to make sure your home is in top condition. Fresh paint, clean closets, flowers; there’s a lot you can do to make even the humblest of homes look like a million bucks.
02 - Price
Pricing a home is hands-down the most important aspect in getting the highest return in the least amount of time. Many considerations go into setting the price, including the condition and location of your home, recent nearby sales, and similar homes that are currently for sale.
03 - Marketing
I will put a plan together to market your home to the most likely potential buyers using a variety of tools, such as digital marketing, advertising, direct mail, and open houses.
04 - Showings
While they can be inconvenient, home showings are a necessary part of selling. When your home is on the market it has the potential to be shown at any time, so it's important to maintain a certain level of cleanliness.
05 - Offers
When a buyer is interested in purchasing
your home, their real estate agent will draw
up an offer, which I will present to you. In addition to any legal requirements, the offer specifies things such as the price, earnest money, closing terms, contingencies, and other conditions of the purchase.
06 - Negotiaton
One of my most important responsibilities is
to be an advocate for my clients. This includes
negotiating on their behalf on things such as
the price, repair costs, timelines, and contingencies in order to get the best terms possible.
07 - Purchase & Sale Agreement
This is the legal contract a buyer and seller enter into once the buyer’s offer has been accepted by the seller. It outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and is signed by both parties.
08 - Inspection
Once the Purchase and Sale Agreement is signed by the buyer and seller, a home inspector is hired to examine the home’s health, safety, and major mechanical systems. If any issues arise from an inspection, the buyer may be able to renegotiate their offer.
09 - Escrow
Once the offer is accepted and a closing date agreed upon, escrow allows the buyer and the seller to have an outside party ensure all parts of the contract are complete.
10 - Closing
At closing, all the paperwork is signed by the buyer and seller, both parties pay any settlement fees, and the documents are officially recorded. Prior to closing, you'll receive a settlement statement outlining any fees which may apply to you.
Repeat Buyer & Seller
"Javila was the selling agent when I bought my first home. She was so honest, helpful, and generally great to work with that I became an immediate fan and have since approached her to help me make a sale, and another purchase. She's patient, accommodating, and really gets to know her clients' needs well. I couldn't imagine working with anyone else at this point."
House Buyer & Condo Seller
"Javila was always prompt and professional with the details of our sale and purchase. She never made us feel as though we were intruding on her time when we wanted to see several houses in one evening. The response time when we had questions was prompt making negotiations go smoothly. Javila took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in a home and was supportive in our decisions. I will definitely use her again should I need a realtor in the future."
South Lake Union Condo Buyer
"Javila was a tremendous asset for making my home purchase. She had extensive knowledge of the Seattle market and impressive connections in the real estate community. Moreover, Javila brought a unique balance of warmth, diplomacy and pragmatism to negotiations that truly made a difference..If Nordstrom was in the business of training real estate agents, Javila would be a shining example of their legendary customer service..."
Javila Creer
+12067945284
javila@windermere.com
