Selling your Home is a BIG Deal!!

For some, selling your home can be an emotional time for you and your loved ones. Memories flood your mind with countless moments in time. The decision to sell your home can lead to some mix feelings. Should you sell, should you stay, do you wait, maybe rent in out, is this what your parents would’ve wanted? So many factors and questions come in to play.

We at Dorrough Realty understand how sensitive this transaction could be. We have all been in a very similar situation and can relate, which is why we are patient, caring and understanding when it comes to making you feel comfortable about this decision you are making. From personal experience we thought it would be helpful to offer you some things to consider when preparing to sell your home:

·        Find a Relator you can trust and feel comfortable talking to.

·        Understand the process and be prepared. It is like running a marathon, it’s not a sprint. Every steps requires time.

·        Recognize every market is different.

·        Have an inspection completed on your home. If you need a good recommendation we can provide you with one.

·        Be sure your home is in the best shape possible by fixing it up and disposing of any waste or “junk”. This is critical to ensure you get top dollar for your property. If home repairs are needed, we can put you in touch with a few contractors. Also you can check with your city or county to see if they offer a free curb side pick-up. City of Sacramento residents can use this service for free two times a year.

·        Have a solid understanding of the market price and the price you are asking for.

·        Talk through the marketing plan with your realtor. Determine which strategy is best suited for you as there are several different options available. You can choose to have a more private showing of your home by appointment only, a general open house to the public, or a customized virtual video showing highlights of your home. This video can also be displayed on social networks.

·        There are factors to consider when multiple bids come in and it’s time to make the decision on which offer you will choose. This last and final step is the hardest as you are preparing to turn your keys over to a complete stranger. If the home is of sentimental value, we have had clients in the past ask to have the finalists write a letter and describe why they should own “this” home. This has been a deciding factor in several cases as our clients wanted to feel they were selecting the right family to take over such a prized possession.

With all of this is mind, you can be 1000% certain that Dorrough Realty is here to guide you through each phase. We are looking to ensure you are satisfied throughout every step of the way.  Day or night, we are here to ease your fears and make the sell as easy as possible.

If you are interested in taking the first step to building a relationship with Dorrough Realty, please Contact Us by completing this form and someone will be reaching out to you shortly. Or you can call us immediately at 916.529.8787.