HOME SELLING DASHBOARD
While no two deals are ever the same, the process follows a somewhat predictable path. Most of this information will always be shared with you personally at the appropriate time, but because there is so much of it - and my goal is always to create simple and elegant systems that make my clients feel empowered and informed - I've created this checklist as a tool I hope you find helpful as we proceed through the home selling journey together.
Pink will take you to forms or presentations I've created that offer deeper insight.
Blue will take you to blank Colorado Commission of Real Estate approved forms.
Green takes you to other websites that I think might be helpful.
Orange allows you to email or make a call as appropriate throughout the process.
THE iDEAL MAP
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PARTNER WITH AN AGENT
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Host a Pre-Listing Appointment at your Home.
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Tour the home and discuss home highlight cards.
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Review inventory: active, pending, sold.
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Consider what's about to hit the market.
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Review market sales statistics.
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Review the pricing worksheet.
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Review Market Statistics and Market Updates.
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Tour any similar homes if curious ie; "the competition"
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LISTING YOUR HOME
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Sign the Exclusive Right to Sell the Contract (Video Explanation)
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Sign all docs.
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Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (1978 & Prior).
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Review the MLS listing and make corrections/updates.
See Vendor Directory
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Select a Title company.
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Schedule Pre-Listing Inspection (optional).
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Schedule any Repairs/Paint (elective).
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Schedule Measurements (New State Rule: Coming Soon)
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Update all bulbs to Bright White LED (elective).
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Occupied: Meet with Interior Designer (optional).
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Vacant: Meet with a Staging Consultant (optional).
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Review Photography Prep Checklist
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Review Erin's Photography Prep List /Simplified @ListingAppt
YOUR LISTING GOES LIVE
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Vacate the property before all showings.
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Turn the lights on throughout.
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Adjust window treatments appropriately.
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Freshen the home if pets reside on-site.
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Clear your driveway of extra cars, trash cans, snow, etc.
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Keep the property sparkling and shiny for showings.
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Review weekly feedback and inventory changes.
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Call the agent with any questions or concerns.
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Review pricing strategy with the agent after:
____ showings or after ____ weeks on the market.
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REVIEW OFFERS
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Discuss terms, price, and dates.
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Discuss lender and financing quality/confidence.
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IF VA Loan: discuss property condition requirements.
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IF FHA: Discuss whether the HOA will permit the purchase.
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Sign the Offer: Contract to Buy and Sell.
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OR: Consider a Counteroffer.
UNDER CONTRACT
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Confirm that Earnest Money was received by the deadline.
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Keep the property sparkling and shiny till closing.
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Be as flexible as possible to allow any inspectors into the home ASAP.
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Vacate the property 10 minutes before showings.
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General Inspection: ______________________
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Radon Inspection: _______________________
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Sewer Scope: ____________________________
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Other: ___________________________________
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Review Inspection Objection.
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Sign Inspection Resolution.
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Be as flexible as possible to allow for Appraisal
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Confirm closing date/time and possession date/time
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Reserve a moving company
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Review the Settlement Statement from the title company
BEFORE YOU CLOSE
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Confirm that all Inspection items were resolved
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Confirm with Title how you’d like to receive funds
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Activate/transfer utilities (except water)
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Clean property before final property walk-through
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*All properties must be ‘broom swept’ per contract.
CLOSING DAY: WHAT TO BRING
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Government-issued photo ID(s)
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Social Security number(s)
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Keys/codes, garage door codes/openers
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Dear New Owner… Letter
CLOSING DAY
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Schedule at least 2 hours (45 min average)
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Sign all Documentation
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Title transfers
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Confirm funds received - Congrats $$$!
POST-CLOSING
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Change your address through USPS.
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Watch for refunds for escrowed utility funds.
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