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Seller Services

When it comes time to sell your home, you want the best price and the most favorable terms. There are countless marketing choices, legalities, and details that go into a sale.

When we market your property you receive our customized approach, personalized just for you. We will support you in all facets of marketing from preparing your house to sell, to print and internet advertising.

We are licensed experienced professional with specialized skills. Here are the many benefits you receive when working with us:

  • We know the market and will assist you in setting the right price.
  • We also know what buyers want and the monetary motivation that will encourage the sale.
  • We are members of the Northwest multiple listing service (NWMLS), a service that enables us to present detailed information about your home to the thousands of other brokers helping buyers.
  • Along with the NWMLS, we work together with other brokers on a regular basis. We exchange information about new properties and fit enthusiastic buyers with the appropriate homes.
  • We will increase the amount of qualified buyers for your home because Keller Williams Realty's national referral system gives us access to the sizeable number of people who move each year.
  • We know how to swiftly separate the qualified buyers from the unqualified. Your home is shown only to serious buyers, which saves you time.
  • We send out newsletters before every open house, to assist in letting others know about your home.

Tips for Sellers

The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is in preparing it appropriately. Here are some tips to help you get started.

  • Give your home a thorough cleaning.
  • Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs.
  • Have carpets professionally cleaned, or replaced if damaged.
  • Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets.
  • Replace all burned out light bulbs.
  • Repair defective light switches.
  • Get rid of clutter both inside and out.
  • Cut and edge grass.
  • Trim hedges and weed gardens.
  • Paint, fix, or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens, and doors.
  • Clean out the gutters.
  • Wash the windows.
  • Tidy up the garage.
  • Paint, wash, and fix garage doors and windows.

Here are some helpful tips for showing your home:

  • Keep pets out of the house. Either take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage.
  • Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles, and toys.
  • Make sure your home is well lit.
  • Remove clutter from tables and shelves. Less clutter creates the illusion of a larger space.
  • Add a ground up lemon to the garbage disposal to give the kitchen a fresh smell.
  • Open shades and curtains to let in light.
  • Light a fire in the fireplace to create a comfortable ambiance.
  • Keep radios and TVs off or on a low volume.
  • Keep money, prescription drugs, and other valuables out of view.