SELLERS

Major renovations aren't typically needed, but things like replacing lightbulbs, changing a leaking faucet or replacing that loud bathroom vent fan should be taken care of to enhance your home's overall quality and show pride in ownership.

Now, I can't speak for all agents, just myself when I say, your real estate agent is a part of almost everything that happens in your home sale. From helping you establish fair market value, to prepping the property (I've helped my clients spackle and paint prior to photos many times), to scheduling the listing photos, to handling showings & paperwork, to negotiating with the buyer's agent, to managing the transaction (ie. making sure the inspection and appraisal go smoothly) - you name it, your agent does it.  

The selling process typically takes anywhere from 90-45 days.

• Week 1-3: property preparation
• Week 3-5: listing. photos are taken & listing goes live, showings start, offer received
• Week 6-7: escrow is opened, inspections start & appraisal is scheduled
• Week 7-8: inspection and appraisal reports are reviewed & repairs are negotiated if needed
• Week 9-10: repairs are completed if needed, final walk through is completed, signing is scheduled with title
• Week 10: Property sold! 

Yes. You always want to make the best first impression you can which is why professional listing photography is included for free for my sellers on ALL of my listing. 

A fresh coat of paint, good lighting, a deep cleaning & professional photos! These small tweaks can boost your net profits more than some major renovations can. 

To keep our clients safe, showings are scheduled through an app used exclusively by agents, called ShowingTime, which requires that we have confirmation of the appointment prior to showing. Not only does this help with scheduling and communication between agents and clients, it also keeps your property safe by keeping a record of everyone who has accessed the property and when.

When the home is vacant, it's easy to allow and instantly approve showings from 8:00AM-8:00PM. No need for me to bother you throughout the day with requests, super easy for the buyers - the ideal situation. 

When the home is occupied, it's still easy for other agents to request showings, but they need to be confirmed in order to tour. I will reach out to you via text or call to let you know of the showing and if need be, propose an alternate time. If you know your home will be empty while you're at work from 9:00AM-5:00PM, we can set up a rule that will allow showings during that time. 

Regardless, you have full control of your property & can say yes or no to any showing request you please - but the more accessible the property is to potential buyers, the better off it will be for your overall net profits. 

Not necessarily! Now, if you feel as if you need legal advice, please always feel free to consult an attorney, but it is not necessary in the state of Nevada. Nevada is what's known as a title and escrow state, so you will work with an escrow officer for your title work rather than an attorney. 

If I'm being honest, there isn't really a "best time to sell." Seasonality statistics may lean towards the spring/summer months because more buyers enter the market, but selling in the winter/fall has it's own advantages like less competition on the market and more serious buyers rather than look-y lou's. 

Yes! Your refrigerator, washer & dryer and other small appliances are what's known as personal property and are not required to stay with the property at time of sale. Your oven & dishwasher on the other hand do have to stay where they are. Personal property versus fixed property can be a little tricky, so if you have specific questions, feel free to ask me!

If you do need to sell in order to buy your next home, you should hold off on starting house shopping until your existing home is already under contract because when buying, you'll be making what's commonly known as a "contingent offer."  

A contingent offer let's the seller of the property you want to buy know that your existing property is in contract and the details, but ultimately that it needs to sell prior to you being able to buy. Truthfully, it's not always the most attractive offer to a seller, which is why I say wait until your existing home is under contract. You want to give the seller the most peace of mind about your existing home sale for them to be most likely to accept your offer. 

The co-current sale process can be complex with a LOT of moving parts, so be sure to work with the same agent for both pieces if possible.