From deciding to sell to handing over the keys, understand the milestones—and how Chris S. Real Estate can help you move forward.
Every seller has a different starting point. We’ll begin with your priorities, then build a plan around your property, timing, and next move.
This guide follows a typical listed sale. Some steps overlap; the property, buyer’s financing, and signed agreement determine the details and timing.
MAKE YOUR PLAN · STEP 1
Your next chapter shapes the plan.
We’ll discuss why you’re selling, your timeline, the property, and what comes next. I’ll explain how we can work together and help you compare the options worth exploring.
Tell me if you also need to buy, relocate, or coordinate a move with other people.
MAKE YOUR PLAN · STEP 2
Put the market in context.
We’ll review comparable homes, recent sales, current competition, and your home’s condition to discuss an asking price and positioning.
Share recent improvements, distinctive features, and anything that may affect your timing.
MAKE YOUR PLAN · STEP 3
Focus on a strong first impression.
We’ll walk through the property and discuss cleaning, decluttering, presentation, and possible repairs. Together, we’ll prioritize preparation around your goals and budget.
Gather information about past repairs, warranties, and improvements before we meet.
GO TO MARKET · STEP 4
Help buyers understand what makes your home fit.
We’ll coordinate listing materials, photography, property details, and an agreed marketing plan, then bring your home to market.
Review the listing information with me so the details accurately represent your property.
GO TO MARKET · STEP 5
Make room for the right buyer.
We’ll establish a showing plan, communicate about activity, and review feedback. As the market responds, we can revisit our approach together.
Plan ahead for pets, valuables, access, and the times that work best for showings.
GO TO MARKET · STEP 6
Look at the whole offer.
We’ll discuss price alongside financing, contingencies, requested concessions, and closing timing. I’ll help you compare the tradeoffs as you decide how to respond.
A headline price is only one part of an offer. Ask about the details that affect your goals.
CLOSE & MOVE · STEP 7
Turn the agreement into a clear action plan.
Once an agreement is in place, we’ll coordinate with the title or escrow team, organize the next steps, and track the dates in your signed contract.
Keep requested property information and closing documents organized and respond promptly to the team.
CLOSE & MOVE · STEP 8
Keep communication moving.
We’ll coordinate access for agreed inspections and any lender-required appraisal, discuss requests that come back, and work through the next steps under your agreement.
If questions or repair requests arise, we’ll review them together before you decide how to respond.
CLOSE & MOVE · STEP 9
Bring the final details together.
Coordinate your move, agreed repairs, property handoff, and the buyer’s final walkthrough. Review closing information with the title or escrow team and other appropriate professionals.
Confirm the possession schedule before booking movers or ending utilities.
CLOSE & MOVE · STEP 10
Complete the sale and move forward.
Complete the required signing and closing steps. The closing team confirms completion and handles proceeds, while we coordinate keys and possession according to your agreement.
Keep copies of your closing records and confirm any questions about proceeds directly with the closing team.
Whether you’re moving nearby, relocating, or changing your real estate plans, I’m still a resource for questions and connections after the sale.
Need to coordinate buying and selling, discuss selling the home in its current condition, or work around a specific move date? Bring it up early so we can explore the practical options and tradeoffs.
I’m Chris—an Arizona real estate agent with REAL Broker LLC, an investor, and a property owner. I bring those perspectives to our conversation about your sale.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Tell me what you’re considering, and we’ll take it from there.