Seller's Guide
Select an Agent
Dominion Real Estate Partners Professionals are committed to selling your home at the greatest market value in the least amount of time. Their customers always come first. They will help you put your property on the market and market it to potential buyers with the least amount of inconvenience and problems.
Preparing for the Sale
Your Dominion Real Estate Partners professional will help you determine the optimal selling price based on current market values. The price should be competitive and reflect the products location, features and benefits.
To enhance your property’s marketability, selling points and possible improvements will be discussed. Your potential’s first impression is critical. For more… click to Preparing your home for sale.
Marketing Your Property
Your Dominion Real Estate Professional will increase your property’s visibility by:
Arranging for previews by other real estate associates Listing your property on Multiple Listing Services Place a distinctive Dominion Real Estate Partners sign on your property Attract out of town buyers through our International Relocation Services Prepare a listing flyer for prospective purchasers describing the feature and benefits of the property Schedule a Open Houses
Although marketing is a very important part of the sales process, by far the most critical job is negotiating. A skilled negotiator will help you maximize the price of your home while maintaining harmonious relationships with all parties.
Once a buyer makes an offer on your property you have three options:
1. accept the offer
2. counter the offer
3. reject the offer
Your Dominion Real Estate Professional will present and explain all written offers. He/she will assist in the preparation and presentation of counter offers and request buyer qualifications to be represented with all contracts.
"Opening Escrow"
All real estate transactions are not always the same. Please consult your Dominion Real Estate Professional for details about your specific situation.
After you accept an offer Escrow is opened and the buyer deposits "earnest money" into escrow account at the title company.
The escrow officer will request documents and information including:
The addresses and account numbers of lien holders Any Warranty Information Leases and/or rental agreements if applicable
As the seller, you will be responsible for some costs:
Repairs or replacement agreed to during the inspection period Bonds or assessments not assumed by the buyer Home Warranty Escrow and title insurance fees Real estate commission Recording fee for deed Any loan fees required to be paid by the buyers lender Payoff of all loans in seller's name Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, reconveyance fees and any prepayment penalties Any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the seller Tax pro-ration (for any taxes unpaid at time of transfer of title) Homeowner's association fees Any and all delinquent taxes Notary fees
