Step by Step
From prep to closing day
Seven stages to a smooth, top-dollar sale. Tap any stage to expand it.
- ✓ Declutter and depersonalize so buyers can picture themselves living there
- ✓ Rearrange or rent furniture to show off each room’s purpose and flow
- ✓ Add light, neutral touches — fresh linens, greenery, soft lighting
- ✓ Boost curb appeal: tidy landscaping, a clean entry, and a welcoming front door
- ✓ Top-to-bottom clean: floors, baseboards, windows, and fixtures
- ✓ Make kitchens and bathrooms sparkle — these rooms sell homes
- ✓ Eliminate odors (pets, smoke, cooking) and air the home out
- ✓ Consider a professional cleaning service before photo day
- ✓ We schedule HDR photography, drone, and walkthrough video
- ✓ Open blinds, turn on every light, and remove cars from the driveway
- ✓ Final staging touches go in right before the shoot
- ✓ Photos power your Zillow, MLS, and social marketing
- ✓ We install a secure electronic lockbox so licensed agents can show the home
- ✓ A professional yard sign goes up to capture drive-by interest
- ✓ You decide showing windows, pet handling, and any access notes
- ✓ Every entry is tracked for your security and peace of mind
- ✓ Your home goes active on the FMLS/MLS and syndicates to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin & more
- ✓ Coordinated social ads and email blasts launch the same day
- ✓ We often time go-live midweek to build momentum into the weekend
- ✓ First showings and any open house get scheduled
- ✓ Keep the home show-ready: beds made, counters clear, lights on
- ✓ Plan to step out during showings so buyers feel comfortable
- ✓ Secure valuables, medications, and personal documents
- ✓ We gather feedback after each showing and review offers with you
- ✓ Complete agreed-upon repairs and gather warranties/manuals for the buyer
- ✓ Schedule your move and the final walk-through
- ✓ Transfer or cancel utilities for your move-out date
- ✓ Bring all keys, garage remotes, mailbox keys, and gate fobs to closing
- ✓ Bring a valid photo ID and confirm wire instructions with the closing attorney
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