We Make Your Traditional Home Sale Process a Breeze!
Sell Your Home at the Right Time with the Best Price and Terms
When you know it’s time to move forward, but aren’t sure where to start … we’ve got you covered! Our experienced team understands that parting with the place you call “home” can be both emotional and overwhelming.
Our mission is to help you seamlessly sell your home for the most money possible, in the least amount of time, with the best possible terms.
The first step is to get together for pre-listing consultation. We discuss your concerns, questions, timelines, and goals. From preparing your home for the sale, to handing the keys to the new buyer, we’re here to make your Traditional Home Sale process a breeze!
To learn more – schedule a no pressure pre-sale home review by completing the contact form below.
Why Should You Work with the SkyBlue Team?
When you sell your house and move to a new home everything in your life changes. Where you eat, sleep, cook, how you go to work, you name it … everything is different and the process can feel overwhelming at times. We understand the challenges and know how to smooth out the bumps to create frictionless move.
The key to a smooth transition is communication and that begins with the pre-listing conversation where we discuss your concerns, timelines and goals. We love working with sellers like you. And we invite you to keep reading to learn why you should hire us to partner with you to get your home sold for the best price and terms.
Market Experts
We live and work in the community and have a keen understanding of what buyers are looking for in today’s market.
Smarter Data
We leverage cutting edge technologies and smart data to identify the best buyers which ensures that your home sells for top dollar.
Greater Exposure
Our comprehensive marketing strategy ensures that your home gets exposed to all the qualified buyers in the market.
Traditional Home Sale Roadmap
What's My Home Worth?
The price of a home is dictated by current market conditions, specifically the balance between the supply of homes for sale and the demand from buyers ready and willing to purchase. When there are more homes than buyers, it becomes a buyer’s market. Conversely, when buyers outnumber available homes, it’s a seller’s market.
When it’s time to sell, every seller aims to secure the highest price for their home. To achieve this, our team conducts a comprehensive market analysis. We evaluate recent sales in your area, assess current market competition, consider interest rates, gauge buyer demand, and examine the condition and unique features of your property. Afterward, we present you with multiple pricing strategies, allowing you to choose the best fit. Once we reach an agreement, the SkyBlue Team dedicates itself to selling your home for top dollar.
For a quick estimate of your home market value, try our FREE Home Analysis.
When the Best Time to Sell?
If you’re thinking of selling, the second question you’re likely to ask is … “when is the right time to sell?” Historically, the months of February through July are considered the best time to sell for top dollar due to increased buyer activity. That said, homes sell year round … more importantly, the best time depends on your goals and timelines.
How do I Sell and Buy a Home at the Same Time?
For most of us, the equity in our current home is crucial for purchasing a new one. Selling and buying simultaneously eliminates the need for a special loan, avoids the burden of two mortgage payments, and bypasses the hassle of moving into a rental before settling into a new home.
During the pandemic, sellers rarely accepted contingent offers. However, with the market shift, well-structured contingent offers are now welcome.
Thankfully, the SkyBlue Team is experienced in navigating this process and can guide you through a successful Sell-Buy transition. For more information, visit: [How to Sell and Buy a Home at the Same Time](https://skyblueportland.com/how-to-sell-and-buy-a-home-at-the-same-time/)
Should I Invest in Upgrading My House Prior to Selling?
Determining the best improvements for a home isn’t straightforward, as some yield better returns than others. In today’s market, we advise against major investments in a home you plan to sell within five years. However, minor updates can make your home more appealing and help it sell faster and at a better price, depending on its age and condition.
To find the best approach for your situation, schedule a no-obligation pre-selling walkthrough of your home. During this walkthrough, we’ll assess your home from a buyer’s perspective and recommend cost-effective repairs or upgrades, if any, to consider before selling.
Preparing for Marketing and Showings
When it comes to preparing your home for sale, first impressions are everything! Once you decide to move forward, we’ll conduct a pre-photography walk through of your home. We provide you with an easy to follow prep list that itemizes the key items that should be addressed to maximize the saleabilty of your home. To help you get a head start, here are some steps to get the ball rolling.
- Start packing, de-clutter and depersonalize. The goal is to make it easy for a buyer to visualize themselves in the house.
- Sell or donate everything you won’t be taking to your next home.
- If you have too much stuff, consider renting a storage unit.
- Breakout your cleaning supplies and clean every nook and cranny.
- Amp up your curb appeal.
Offers & Negotiation
Congratulations, someone wants to buy your home! Or if you’re lucky—you have received multiple offers! The offer stage is one of the most exciting parts of the sales process. Whether you get the perfect offer right off the bat, have to decide between multiple offers, or have extended negotiations with a challenging buyer —we’ll be there to handle the negotiations of your behalf. We are well versed in reviewing offers, vetting buyers, buyers agents, lenders, and negotiating. We present all offers to you and then negotiate on your behalf with the best buyers to get you the best price and terms.
In every transaction there are three key negotiation points. First is the offer to purchase which includes, purchase price, down payment, earnest money, closing date, and terms of the sale. Second, is the buyer repair negotiation. Third, is potential negotiation following the appraisal.
In addition to our years of experience we are Certified Negotiation Experts. This means we have the expertise and real world experience to negotiate on your behalf to get you the best price and terms possible.
Offer to Close
The SkyBlue Team monitors the entire sales process from contract to close. Once an offer is accepted, the buyer will conduct their home inspection, get their home insurance in place and complete the mortgage process and receive the appraisal. During this period we communicate regularly with the title company, the buyer’s agent and the buyer’s lender to insure that everything is on track. If issues arise we advise you of the situation and work proactively to smooth out the bumps and move forward to closing.
We’d be honored to set up a time to discuss your goals and see if the SkyBlue Team is a good fit for you. To set up a no obligation get together click the link below.