TYPICAL LISTING TIMELINE

List Property

Seller - Interview and select REALTOR

Agent - Pull County Records, previous sale info, prepare CMA

Agent - Prepare seller net sheet

Agent/Seller - Establish list price

Agent - Prepare listing paperwork

Agent - Order O & E from title company & review

Agent - Confirm current property taxes

Agent - Check regional building permit history

Seller - Complete property disclosures

Agent/Seller - Get current loan information

Agent/Seller - Get HOA information, if applicable

Agent/Seller - Stage property

Seller - Make any suggested/necessary repairs or minor improvements/updates

Seller - Declutter and clean

Seller - Pre-Sale Professional Inspection (optional)

Agent - Measure property

Agent - Take exterior and interior photos

Agent - Get average utilities

Agent - Confirm school district and school boundaries

Agent - Get keys and install lock box

Agent - Put up yard sign and 24/7 Property Info rider

Agent - Set-up and Enhance 24/7 Property Info text message

Agent - Put listing in MLS - upload photos & property disclosures/addendums

Agent - Submit to Internet websites

Agent - Prepare Home Profile Book

Agent - Prepare Property Flyer & Information CD

Agent - Order Interactive Floor Plan & Photo Tour, as necessary

Agent  - Enhance website profiles

Agent - Just listed mailer to local Top 250 agents, as deemed necessary

Agent - Do MLS prospect match and Showing Desk comparable showings match

Agent - New listing announcement company e-mail

Agent - Set-up sellers password protected Information Center

Agent - Schedule advertising, as deemed necessary

Agent - Field calls/inquiries from other agents or prospective buyers

Seller - Cooperate with showings

Agent - Qualify and counsel serious buyers toward a decision

Agent - Weekly Update Call, CMA and Showing Feedback

Agent - Monthly Marketing & Service Report

Agent - Schedule Open House, as deemed necessary
 

Agent/Seller - Review listing price every 14 days, adjust as necessary

 

Receive offer to purchase

Agent - Visit with selling agent

Agent/Seller - Review offer to purchase

Agent/Seller - Review buyers pre-qual letter

Agent - Visit with buyers lender

Upon Mutual Acceptance of Contract

Agent - Open escrow and order title work

Agent/Seller - Review title work

Agent - Track contract dates and deadlines

Agent/Seller - Negotiate any inspection notice

Seller - Make any inspection repairs, as necessary

Agent - Meet appraiser provide sales comparables

Agent - Regular follow-up calls with selling agent and/or lender loan progress

Agent - Remind selling agent to have buyer order new utility service

Seller - Order final utility readings

Agent - Schedule closing

Agent - Verify inspection repairs, if any, are completed get receipts as necessary

Agent - Check for missing documentation and/or initials or signatures

Agent/Seller - Review final figures

Seller - Leave operating manuals and warranty books at property for buyers

Seller - Bring keys & garage door openers to closing

All - Closing
 
Buyer - Possession

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