Seller's Guide

A Home-Selling Journey Is Complex, But When Done Well, It Can Be Incredibly Rewarding.

Navigate through my detailed blueprint for selling your home, expertly crafted by your experienced Real Estate Agent, Chris Piercy.

 

"Choosing the right real estate agent is key to getting the most out of your home sale. A skilled agent puts your needs first and uses their local market know-how to sell your property effectively. Working with the right Real Estate Agent helps prevent mistakes, saving you time and ensuring a smooth, financially beneficial sale."
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1. Meet with Chris

When it comes to selling your home, it's more than just a transaction—it's about building a lasting relationship. From our first meeting, I prioritize understanding your unique needs, motivations, and priorities. I'm here to guide you through every step of the process, from determining your home's value and equity to discussing costs and marketing strategies. I even walk you step by step through a Max Sale Price Home Evaluation. With a 100% 5-Star Luxury experience, you're not alone. I'm dedicated to providing you with the support and assistance you need, along with my entire 5-Star Service Team.

At the core of every successful home sale lies a strong relationship. When you choose me to list your home, you're not just another client—I take the time to learn about you and your family, your goals, and what matters most to you. Beyond simply listing your home, I'm committed to ensuring a stress-free and seamless experience for you, providing guidance and support every step of the way. With my personalized approach and dedicated team, you can trust that you'll receive top-notch service and achieve your selling goals with ease.
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2. Understand Why You're Selling

When it comes to selling your home, understanding your goals is key. Are you looking to maximize profits or need a quick sale for a move? Once you know your priorities, you can tailor your approach accordingly. For instance, pricing competitively might be crucial if time is short. It's essential to communicate these goals clearly with your real estate agent, who can adjust the strategy accordingly.

Every local real estate market has its own dynamics. During our initial meeting, we'll explore your goals, timeline, marketing strategies, and communication preferences. By understanding what matters most to you, we can create a personalized plan to achieve the best results.
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3. Determine the Selling Price

Determining the perfect price for your home sets the stage for a successful sale. Working with an experienced real estate agent is key to this process. They'll analyze the market, assess comparable properties, and possibly recommend a professional appraisal. By setting a fair price, you'll attract maximum interest from both agents and potential buyers, ensuring a smoother selling journey. Overpricing may deter interest, while underpricing risks undervaluing your property. With the guidance of a knowledgeable agent, you'll confidently navigate the pricing maze and unlock the true value of your home.
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4. Listing Paperwork

This is paperwork that needs to be completed in order to list your home by a trusted real estate agent. This includes a listing marketing agreement which allows my expertise to work for you ensuring everything is done correctly and extraordinarilly. Additionally, you will need to complete three property disclosures that will disclose any known flaws in the property. Remember, Who YOU use Matters! The right Real Estate Agent will save you time and money in the long run.

Before putting your home on the market, there's essential legal paperwork that needs your attention. Completing this paperwork ensures that your home is listed correctly and stands out in the market. It starts with the listing marketing agreement, which allows me to apply my expertise to your advantage, ensuring that everything is handled with care and attention to detail. Additionally, you'll need to fill out three property disclosures, disclosing any known flaws in the property. Remember, Who YOU use Matters! The Real Estate Agent you select will not only save you time and money but also play a crucial role in achieving the best possible outcome for your home sale.
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5. Dates, Dates, Dates

Before your home listing makes its grand entrance into the market, there's crucial groundwork to cover. 

First and foremost, we prioritize staging your home. Making that first impression count is essential for potential buyers. They should envision themselves living in your space, experiencing its warmth and potential. Staging not only highlights the available space but also captivates visitors, inviting them to dream a little.

Next on the agenda is arranging professional photography sessions for your home. The right images, taken from the perfect angles, present your home in its best light to potential buyers. 

Then, we strategically choose the ideal listing date, typically favoring Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays for maximum buyer activity. 

Finally, we plan an open house, turning your home into a captivating showcase for your community, typically scheduled for a Sunday afternoon. This comprehensive approach ensures that your home enters the market with flair, attracting the attention it deserves.
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6. Marketing Strategy

Expert marketing is key to ensuring your property stands out in today's competitive market. As a seasoned real estate professional, I bring extensive experience in both real estate and marketing to the table. Alongside staging, professional photography, and open houses, your property will receive expert online exposure, leveraging the power of the internet to reach thousands of potential buyers.

Every day your property remains on the market without a contract, its desirability diminishes. That's why a precise marketing strategy, including online platforms, social media, home listing sites, and collaboration with other real estate agents, is essential for a swift sale. In today's digital age, it's crucial to showcase your home effectively online, ensuring it catches the eye of the right buyers as they navigate popular search engines in their quest for the perfect home.
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7. Showing Your Home

When buyers transition from online browsing to in-person visits, your home's presentation becomes crucial. This stage involves accurately showcasing your property while highlighting its most attractive features. Maintaining your home in a "show-ready" condition is essential throughout this process. Picture it as preparing for a family gathering during the holidays—meticulous cleaning and organization are key to leaving a lasting impression. By ensuring your home looks its best during tours, you significantly increase the chances of receiving an offer. Maintaining an inviting atmosphere is essential for capturing a potential buyer's interest and achieving a successful sale.
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8. Negotiating An Offer

Having a skilled negotiator on your side is crucial when selling your home. Your agent's experience ensures that your interests are protected throughout the negotiation process. By working with a seasoned Real Estate Agent, you can approach negotiations with confidence, knowing that your agent will align potential offers and secure the best possible outcome for you.
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9. Accepting Your Offer

After showcasing your home to numerous potential buyers and receiving several offers, it's time to select the best one. This decision is crucial and requires careful consideration. As your real estate professional, I'll guide you through this process to ensure you make the right choice. While the offer price is important, there are other factors to consider, such as the closing date, financing strength, buyer confidence, and any additional perks offered. I'll help you weigh these factors and avoid potential pitfalls, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.
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10. Inspection & Repairs

When selling your home, it's common for buyers to request an inspection to ensure its condition meets their expectations. If repairs are necessary, your real estate agent will guide you through the process and help you explore your options. Whether it's negotiating repairs or adjusting terms with the buyer, having an experienced Real Estate Agent by your side can alleviate stress and ensure a smoother transaction.

Your agent will serve as the liaison between you and the buyer's agent, handling communication and addressing any repair concerns that arise. With a skilled Real Estate Agent managing the process, you can trust that your interests are protected and that any repair issues will be resolved efficiently, allowing you to focus on moving forward with the sale of your home.
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11. The Appraisal

When it comes to property appraisals, the buyer is typically responsible for covering the costs, as requested by the lender. However, ensuring your property appraises at the desired value involves careful coordination with the listing agent. They play a crucial role in supporting the sale price by providing relevant data on comparable properties, negotiating appraisal addendums, and addressing any potential safety concerns highlighted during the appraisal process. Additionally, the listing agent accompanies the appraiser during the assessment, ensuring a thorough examination of the property.

While mandatory repairs may be required for non-conventional financing, a proactive listing agent will inform sellers of potential safety issues early on, allowing them to address these concerns before the appraisal. Though sellers are usually not informed of the exact appraisal value unless it falls short of expectations, a skilled listing agent can help navigate any discrepancies and work with both parties to find a resolution, ensuring a smooth transaction. During cash transactions, appraisals are not required.
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12. Closing Table

As you reach the final stage of selling your home, various professionals like attorneys, lenders, and a title company come into play, along with a mountain of paperwork. The buyer typically conducts a final walkthrough to ensure the property's condition matches expectations. Your real estate agent will guide you through this crucial step, addressing any concerns or queries you may have. With so many intricacies involved in the closing process, entrusting your agent, title company, and attorney to handle the details can help you avoid costly mistakes. Nowadays, most seller-side closings are conducted electronically, allowing sellers to pre-sign documents and focus on essential tasks for moving day. But now your finished, and you can enjoy your new home!

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Testimonials

Ashley Scorby

Ashley Scorby

Christopher was 15 out of 10 due to his customer service! I was looking for several months and as a first-time home buyer, I didn't know what to expect, what was good/bad, etc., and he was always so candid and provided his own ...
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Jessica Pedroza

Jessica Pedroza

I live in NH and come to Illinois for work every other week for the past couple of years. My husband and I decided to move so both of us weren’t traveling all the time. In January of this year, we started looking at listings, a...
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Dawn Cardwell

Dawn Cardwell

How do I even start to describe working with Chris? We have a realtor in the family and we chose to use someone closer to the area we were moving. I am over the moon with the experience we had with Chris Piercy. He is so hard-w...
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Vernecia Gee-Davis

Vernecia Gee-Davis

Chris is an amazing agent! He gave me great advice to make sure my offer was accepted and referred me to a mortgage company and attorney to get my closing done in record time! He’s knowledgeable and resourceful and I can’t tha...
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Mariela & Armando Davalos

Mariela & Armando Davalos

Chris and his team are absolutely amazing! He’s very professional in guiding us on every move for purchasing our first home. My family and I can’t thank you enough Christopher. You are very dedicated to helping your client.
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Peter Glass

Peter Glass

Buying a house is always a big deal, and the current real estate market is so scary it should come with a soundtrack and a change of underwear. But Chris Piercy was an unrelenting powerhouse, providing keen insight and expert g...
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Norma Rodriguez

Norma Rodriguez

It was a real pleasure to work with Chris Piercy. He is part of my family now. He is professional and caring. He kept us updated every step of the closing process. Mike Johnson from Cross Country Mortgage was excellent to work ...
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Jeff Welter

Jeff Welter

I can’t express my gratitude enough to you Christopher Piercy! From the first phone call to the closing, you and your team were so motivated to be able to get the financing set in place! Mike Johnson @ Cross Country Mortgage wa...
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Brandon Cardwell

Brandon Cardwell

Chris was a phenomenal realtor and not afraid to help with almost anything. Couldn't have done this house hunt without him. He's always wanting to get the seller or buyer the best deal for them but also honest enough to tell yo...
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Kim Bakalar

Kim Bakalar

Since we started working with Chris Piercy was one of the best decisions we've made. He was so helpful in every way. He really cares about his clients and really wants to help them! He is a hard worker and is very dedicated to ...
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Tony Pedroza

Tony Pedroza

Chris was amazing! He found us the perfect home. We are relocating from the East Coast and the experience was so stress-free 15/10 highly recommended.
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Evanjelina Tayahua

Evanjelina Tayahua

Chris and his team are great! We are so grateful for making our transition to our new home and selling our previous home go smoothly! Thank you Chris for your patience! You really are a people person!
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Nicholas Malleris

Nicholas Malleris

Working with Christopher Piercy made the experience and the process of buying our first home, very successful with the help of Mike and Emerson. I would not choose to work with anyone else. This is a team that will get you to w...
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Jessica Venice-Malleris

Jessica Venice-Malleris

Finally a first-time homebuyer in Morris! We couldn’t have done this without Chris! He is such a personal guy and will work with you till you achieve what you want/need! He will never steer you in the wrong direction! Please do...
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Sam Mathai

Sam Mathai

Christopher gets top marks from me for his professionalism, depth of knowledge, and great customer service. In a business based on trust, Christopher is as good as you will find, and the recommendations he makes for lenders, an...
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Lakeshia Shelby

Lakeshia Shelby

Christopher Piercy literally held our hand throughout the process. We’re first-time “sellers” but he advocated to simplify the equation in our favor! I’d also like to mention the awesome attorney team of Kathleen Cunningham. Am...
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Heather Street

Heather Street

I can't say enough about Chris and his team at Real People Realty. Chris worked hard to make sure I closed on time and explained everything that needed to be done with the house-buying process. I am really enjoying my new home ...
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Lissa Thompson

Lissa Thompson

The most professional and attentive realtor I have ever experienced, it was always a pleasure to work with Chris. He brings results in the best interest of his clients, he is highly respected and I definitely recommend you to w...
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Jim Schouten

Jim Schouten

Wonderful experience, we very much appreciated the insight and experience that Chris shared with us.
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Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart

Contacted Chris about selling my home and he sat down with us about ideas on how we can improve our home to make our home stand out on the market. We listened to his feedback and did what he said and he was able to do literally...
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