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Seller's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Seller's Guide

Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced team of real estate agents and this easy to follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.

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Step 1: Understand Why You're Selling

What do you want to accomplish with the sale of your home? Do you want to make a certain amount of money that you can put toward a larger or nicer home? Do you need to sell it as soon as possible to facilitate a move to a new city or area? Once you understand your needs, you can better craft your offer. For example, if you need to sell quickly, you might want to price your home lower than if your goal is to make a certain profit margin. Make sure you convey these needs to your team of Real Estate Agents once you choose one so they can adjust your selling price accordingly.

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Step 2: Determine Selling Price

Knowing how to price your home is one of the most important parts of the selling process. When you set a fair price in the beginning, you’ll get the most interest from other real estate agents and prospective buyers. Overpricing your home could lead to reduced interest, and underpricing leads to receiving less than what your home is worth. Working with a team of real estate agent is the best way to determine the right selling price for your home. A team of real estate agent with experience can determine what other comparable homes are selling for, evaluate the current market, and may even suggest a home appraisal.

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Step 3: Start Preparations

If you’ve kept your home in showroom condition since you’ve lived in it, you’re in the minority of homeowners. Once you price your home, it’s time to start getting it ready to be shown to potential buyers. This includes getting rid of clutter, depersonalizing the space so that buyers can envision themselves in the space, making any small repairs, and doing a deep clean to make sure your home is in pristine condition.

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Step 4: Develop a Marketing Strategy

We will develop a marketing strategy that is perfect for advertising your home. This involves listing the home and then driving the right people to that listing through social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals, traditional media, or SEO advertising. Our team creates a marketing campaign that aims to get the most possible traffic to your listing in the first three weeks after becoming a client.

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Step 5: Evaluate Offers

Receiving an offer is an exciting part of the process, but it doesn’t mean the journey is over. We will evaluate each offer and make sure the party making the offer is prequalified or pre-approved by a mortgage lender and that their offer is acceptable to you. If the offer is too low, you can make a counter-offer or offer other ways to bridge the gap, such as covering some or all of the closing costs, making repairs, adjusting the move-in date, or leaving some appliances or fixtures for the new buyer.

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Step 6: Accept an Offer

Once we deem the offer is acceptable, we will review the proposed contract to make sure it’s all in order and includes the necessary components such as deposit amount, down payment, financing, inspection rights and repair allowances, contingencies, settlement date, and a list of fees and who will pay them. When both parties have agreed to the term, a final contract will be prepared by your team of real estate agents.

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Step 7: Get Ready to Close

You have accepted an offer and are now very close to the end of your selling journey. But first, you and the buyer must make a list of what needs to be done before closing. In some cases, your home may need to be formally inspected, surveyed, and appraised. In other cases, major or minor repairs will need to be made before the house can close. We will head up efforts to develop and execute this list, get each action item paid for by the correct party, and make sure everything is in order by the closing date. A few days before the closing date, we will call the company closing the transaction to make sure everything is ready to go. If you haven’t done so already, you also need to make arrangements to move out of the home so the new buyer can take possession.

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Step 8: Close

You’ve reached the last step in the seller’s process. When you close on a home you are selling, you are legally transferring ownership of the property to the new buyer. We will meet with the company closing the transaction to sign the final paperwork and go over any issues that have not yet been taken care of. During this time, you can also make plans with your team of Real Estate Agents to handle final details such as canceling utilities, cable, and lawn or trash services, changing the name on accounts that the new owner is retaining and ensuring the new owner has instructions for all appliances that will remain in the home.

Congratulations!

Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.

Past Transactions

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704 Buzz Boulevard
$1,495,000

704 Buzz Boulevard, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,531 Sq.Ft.

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10186 Horizon View Drive, Morrison, CO 80465
$1,345,000

10186 Horizon View Drive, Morrison , CO 80465

  • 3,831 Sq.Ft.

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18999 Wagon Trail
$1,150,000

18999 Wagon Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,571 Sq.Ft.

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167 S Sangre De Cristo Avenue
$1,050,000

167 S Sangre De Cristo Avenue, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,696 Sq.Ft.

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127 Meadow Lane
$1,045,000

127 Meadow Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,222 Sq.Ft.

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28800 Cr-304
$990,000

28800 Cr-304, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,530 Sq.Ft.

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467 E Arkansas Street
$925,000

467 E Arkansas Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,530 Sq.Ft.

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30686 Main Range Drive
$895,000

30686 Main Range Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,404 Sq.Ft.

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221 Shavano Avenue
$840,000

221 Shavano Avenue, Salida, CO 81201

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,936 Sq.Ft.

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103 Aspen Drive
$800,000

103 Aspen Drive, Twin Lakes, CO 81251

  • 2 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,369 Sq.Ft.

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142 Grouse Road
$799,000

142 Grouse Road, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,958 Sq.Ft.

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30866 Elk Horn Way
$765,000

30866 Elk Horn Way, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 2,180 Sq.Ft.

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130 Brady Road
$675,000

130 Brady Road, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 5 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,360 Sq.Ft.

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358 Weathervane Lane
$594,000

358 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,600 Sq.Ft.

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157 Connie Drive
$585,000

157 Connie Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,428 Sq.Ft.

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306 Weathervane Lane
$559,750

306 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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13570 Hwy 285
$550,000

13570 Hwy 285, Salida, CO 81201

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4460 Balsam Street
$550,000

4460 Balsam Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,151 Sq.Ft.

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601 Marquette Avenue
$540,000

601 Marquette Avenue, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,488 Sq.Ft.

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313 Mount Harvard Drive
$525,000

313 Mount Harvard Drive, Leadville, CO 80461

  • 4 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,200 Sq.Ft.

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326 Weathervane Lane
$525,000

326 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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322 Weathervane Lane
$519,750

322 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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342 Weathervane Lane
$499,750

342 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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366 Weathervane Lane
$495,000

366 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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115 Surrey Street
$491,000

115 Surrey Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 4 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,352 Sq.Ft.

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382 Weathervane Lane
$479,750

382 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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356 Barnwood Drive
$479,000

356 Barnwood Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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372 Barnwood Drive
$479,000

372 Barnwood Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,216 Sq.Ft.

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16050 County Road 356a
$450,000

16050 County Road 356a, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,140 Sq.Ft.

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310 Weathervane Lane
$429,750

310 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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314 Weathervane Lane
$429,750

314 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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330 Weathervane Lane
$409,750

330 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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334 Weathervane Lane
$409,750

334 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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22145 County Road 292
$405,000

22145 County Road 292, Nathrop, CO 81236

  • 2 BEDS
  • 1 BATH
  • 993 Sq.Ft.

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360 Barnwood Drive
$399,750

360 Barnwood Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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364 Barnwood Drive
$399,750

364 Barnwood Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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368 Barnwood Drive
$399,750

368 Barnwood Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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374 Weathervane Lane
$399,750

374 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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378 Weathervane Lane
$399,750

378 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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370 Weathervane Lane
$399,000

370 Weathervane Lane, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 960 Sq.Ft.

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505 E 7th Street
$325,000

505 E 7th Street, Leadville, CO 80461

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,536 Sq.Ft.

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County Road 353
$250,000

County Road 353, Buena Vista, CO 81211

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29600 County Road 353
$249,000

29600 County Road 353, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,568 Sq.Ft.

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30580 Promontory West
$245,000

30580 Promontory West, Buena Vista, CO 81211

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32230 County Road 361
$225,000

32230 County Road 361, Buena Vista, CO 81211

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10795 County Road 197a Unit: 55
$208,000

10795 County Road 197a Unit: 55, Nathrop, CO 81236

  • 1 BED
  • 1 BATH
  • 410 Sq.Ft.

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1657 Windmill Drive
$204,900

1657 Windmill Drive, Hartsel, CO 80449

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10795 County Road 197a Unit: 99
$192,000

10795 County Road 197a Unit: 99, Nathrop, CO 81236

  • 1 BED
  • 1 BATH
  • 545 Sq.Ft.

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000 E 7th Street
$147,000

000 E 7th Street, Leadville, CO 80461

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10795 County Road 197a Lot 146
$113,000

10795 County Road 197a Lot 146, Nathrop, CO 81236
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