La Crescenta & the Foothills
Selling a home
Selling your home can feel overwhelming and a lot of preparation goes into it, but it will 100% be worth it in the end. I always recommend a no-obligation walkthrough of the property before you start.
The selling process
Step 1
Setting the strategy
Plan your timeline, and hire an experienced real estate agent (me!)
Step 2
Preparing and staging
Fix minor issues and remove personal items so buyers can picture themselves living there. Staging is not always necessary, but can really help your home shine.
Step 3
Pricing the home
We will use local market data to set a competitive price that will draw buyers. This is a very important step.
Step 4
Listing and showings
I will market the property across multiple channels for maximum exposure. We will schedule open houses and coordinate private showings, always around your schedule.
Step 5
Evaluating offers
We will review received offers and go over each offer’s price, financing terms, and contingencies to help you select the best buyer.
Step 6
Closing the sale
I will help you navigate buyer inspections, escrow paperwork, and all negotiations. I will be there every step of the way, until closing day.
Preparing to sell
This is the sequence I walk every seller through. How soon we can list usually depends on step one.
- 1Declutter. By far the hardest step, and understandably so: years of memories and items need sorting and letting go.
- 2Depersonalize. Buyers want to imagine themselves living here, so I recommend that personal items are put away before listing.
- 3Repairs and minor updates. I’ll advise on what should be done, and what to skip.
- 4A deep clean.
- 5Staging, depending on your situation. Usually recommended, not always necessary.
- 6Professional photos. These are a must!
Seller questions
Talk with Jean
A short conversation about where you are, what matters and what would make sense next. No obligation.