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With decades of experience in Athens, Ga, you are in the right hands with Athens Homes for selling your home.
- Superior Market Knowledge
- Expert Front-End Logistical Planning
- Advanced Online and Old Fashioned Marketing Strategies
- Deep Understanding of Negotiations
- Unparalleled Contract Knowledge and Transaction Coordination
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The Selling Process
Get Prepared
Ok, so you’ve decided to sell. Before you can let your house go, you will most likely need to invest in it a little further first. Start by identifying the obvious repairs needed in your home. If you can, begin to let go of items that no longer serve you. Donate, declutter and clean! As you do this, you may be able to separate yourself from where you have lived, and imagine yourself somewhere new. With a more objective perspective toward your space, you will start to see the touch-ups that need to happen before putting your home on the market.
Create Your Listing
Cindy will use her housing database and wealth of knowledge to give you a glimpse of the market scene through real estate comparables. They are usually within a mile of your current home, and adjustments are made to the evaluated values based on the different attributes of the houses. After agreeing on a value, Cindy will list your home. A good listing has an accurate market price, calculated renovations and quality, staged photography!
Showings
Before both photography and showings, there are many renovations and tasks recommended for those wanting to sell. Here are just a few:
Remember, the exterior is the first impression!
Make sure the grass is cut and the walkway is accessible. Wash down the deck and doorway beforehand, declutter personal items and consider adding flowers at the entry.
Less is more.
When a potential home buyer is touring your place, they want to be able to see themselves living there. This is challenging if your items are everywhere. Even if tastefully done, consider paring down your personal decor. Little actions that go a long way include: hiding cords out of sight, putting stray items in bins and removing rugs so your place looks more spacious.
Take the time to clean.
This seems like an obvious tip, but opinions on the cleanliness of your home can have a big effect on perceived value. Opt for cleaners with natural fragrances and deodorize if you have any pets. Make sure no dust is evident when you run your finger over surfaces, and take the extra step to wet mop your floors for an extra sparkle!
Don’t forget the guest experience!
When it’s time for an open house, there are a few actions that can make all the difference when potential buyers are evaluating your home. It’s a great idea to offer low commitment snacks and bottled water for those coming in and out. I suggest that if you have pets, you put them in day-care for the day. Despite how cute your loved ones are, you want the house to be the focus! Lastly, talk with neighbors or make needed phone calls beforehand in order to address excess noise preemptively.
Offers
There is a lot to consider when evaluating offers. At AthensHomes, we will focus on
Purchase Price – This is the offer presented by the potential buyer for the home; stipulations can often affect the final amount.
Closing Costs – Buyers may request the seller cover closing costs in response to needed repairs. This is typically 3%.
Due Diligence – This is a typical 7-10 day window in which the seller inspects the property, negotiates repairs and can back out of the sale without penalty.
Stipulations – These are extra requests from the buyer. Requests can range from a deep clean to a termite bond and can cost the seller more money.
Financial Exhibit – This lays out a timeline for the buyer’s loan approval and completed appraisal.
Closing Date – This is typically 30 days after the purchase and sale agreement has been signed, but you can consider other amounts of time until closing or arrangements such as a “lease-back”.
Under Contract
This means that an offer has been accepted but contingencies must be met! Otherwise, the sale is not complete. Conditions in these scenarios could be for both the buyer and the seller. Examples include securing a loan or waiting on inspections. After these stipulations are met, the agreement becomes a pending sale. Until the house is officially closed, backup offers can be entertained by the seller as a form of contingency.
Closing Day
You might not need to attend, but you or the power of attorney will transfer the deed to the house. AthensHomes is here to make sure the transaction happens smoothly and the transfer of funds occurs in a timely manner! You may need immediate access to these assets in order to invest in the home of your next chapter.
“If given the chance, we would never work with any realtor but Cindy. We were new buyers whose first offer on a house in Athens fell through. Undeterred and committed to finding us a home, Cindy patiently hauled us from house to house on a whirlwind excursion that ended in the perfect place for us and some of the best memories ever. When we had to move out four years later for professional reasons, the only call we knew we'd need to make was to Cindy, and she helped us get everything we wanted and more. She makes the scary prospect of buying a home comfortable and even a little bit fun.”
Taylor Cole Miller Home Buyer & Seller with Cindy
I could not have ever, in all efforts, of the 100’s of realtors out there, have found anyone like you. I didn’t even have to search, I asked you first & you didn’t decline. In fact you said it would be a pleasure. You stuck by my side the whole way. Patient & fully explaining everything where I could understand. I can tell you’re appreciated by all you touch in your line of work, including photography, maintenance & landscape. You took it upon yourself to add personal touches like the beautiful yellow flowers that made our house POP! You even found us a realtor in FL! Moving is a grueling event. In the midst of the chaos to come, I found someone I could trust. You sold our house in lightening speed which afforded us the freedom to look for a new home w/o being strapped with a house to sell. People should know there’s a go-getter, a person true to her word & faithful to / loves her job. I’ll never forget your kindness & patience & what you’ve done for us. Don’t ever change. We ALL will miss you!
Wendy, Sidney & Charles Home seller
Cindy has helped me and my husband sell three properties and buy two over the last 15 years. In the current market, I was a little nervous about the whole process. We planned on buying a new house first and then selling our current home. She told me not to worry and she was right! It took a bit to find our new home, but once we found it, we knew it was the right choice! During and after the sale, she went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t have been happier! She is a truly kind, caring and patient person, who knows every aspect of her profession. Once we found the perfect house, we had to do some renovations to our house we were getting ready for the market. She was there every step off the way. She even lined us up with her most trusted professionals who made everything happen on time, with beautiful results! The sale of our home was quick and smooth thanks to her! I’ve said I’lll never move again… but if I need to, I hope Cindy can be there every step of the way!
Laura R Buyer & Seller with Cindy
“We have known Cindy for almost 17 years now. She has sold two houses for us and helped us build a home and renovate another house. She worked with us patiently for almost a year to find our latest house. She gave us practical advice while building and helped us locate workers for our renovation. She knows everybody in town and even helped us find a puppy once we moved. She also assisted us when we moved my father to town during the pandemic. She is kind, compassionate, smart, and business savvy. Her knowledge and experience makes her the best realtor in town.”
Lloyd & Susan Buyers & Sellers with Cindy
“Having just brought our new home in Comer GA with Cindy McGarvey, I have to say, Cindy is the best agent I’ve ever worked with finding our new home. Cindy is so friendly and makes you feel like one of the family, goes out of her way to answer all of your questions and helps you find people to help make your experience so easy. Even the smallest of questions she has an answer for. I have a favorite saying that I use all of the time, “on a scale of 1 to 10 Cindy is a 21.” I would recommend Cindy to anyone who needs help in finding or selling a home.”
William and Janis Comer, GA Homebuyers“If given the chance, we would never work with any realtor but Cindy. We were new buyers whose first offer on a house in Athens fell through. Undeterred and committed to finding us a home, Cindy patiently hauled us from house to house on a whirlwind excursion that ended in the perfect place for us and some of the best memories ever. When we had to move out four years later for professional reasons, the only call we knew we'd need to make was to Cindy, and she helped us get everything we wanted and more. She makes the scary prospect of buying a home comfortable and even a little bit fun.”
Taylor Cole Miller Home Buyer & Seller with CindyI could not have ever, in all efforts, of the 100’s of realtors out there, have found anyone like you. I didn’t even have to search, I asked you first & you didn’t decline. In fact you said it would be a pleasure. You stuck by my side the whole way. Patient & fully explaining everything where I could understand. I can tell you’re appreciated by all you touch in your line of work, including photography, maintenance & landscape. You took it upon yourself to add personal touches like the beautiful yellow flowers that made our house POP! You even found us a realtor in FL! Moving is a grueling event. In the midst of the chaos to come, I found someone I could trust. You sold our house in lightening speed which afforded us the freedom to look for a new home w/o being strapped with a house to sell. People should know there’s a go-getter, a person true to her word & faithful to / loves her job. I’ll never forget your kindness & patience & what you’ve done for us. Don’t ever change. We ALL will miss you!
Wendy, Sidney & Charles Home sellerCindy has helped me and my husband sell three properties and buy two over the last 15 years. In the current market, I was a little nervous about the whole process. We planned on buying a new house first and then selling our current home. She told me not to worry and she was right! It took a bit to find our new home, but once we found it, we knew it was the right choice! During and after the sale, she went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t have been happier! She is a truly kind, caring and patient person, who knows every aspect of her profession. Once we found the perfect house, we had to do some renovations to our house we were getting ready for the market. She was there every step off the way. She even lined us up with her most trusted professionals who made everything happen on time, with beautiful results! The sale of our home was quick and smooth thanks to her! I’ve said I’lll never move again… but if I need to, I hope Cindy can be there every step of the way!
Laura R Buyer & Seller with Cindy“We have known Cindy for almost 17 years now. She has sold two houses for us and helped us build a home and renovate another house. She worked with us patiently for almost a year to find our latest house. She gave us practical advice while building and helped us locate workers for our renovation. She knows everybody in town and even helped us find a puppy once we moved. She also assisted us when we moved my father to town during the pandemic. She is kind, compassionate, smart, and business savvy. Her knowledge and experience makes her the best realtor in town.”
Lloyd & Susan Buyers & Sellers with Cindy“Having just brought our new home in Comer GA with Cindy McGarvey, I have to say, Cindy is the best agent I’ve ever worked with finding our new home. Cindy is so friendly and makes you feel like one of the family, goes out of her way to answer all of your questions and helps you find people to help make your experience so easy. Even the smallest of questions she has an answer for. I have a favorite saying that I use all of the time, “on a scale of 1 to 10 Cindy is a 21.” I would recommend Cindy to anyone who needs help in finding or selling a home.”
William and Janis Comer, GA Homebuyers“If given the chance, we would never work with any realtor but Cindy. We were new buyers whose first offer on a house in Athens fell through. Undeterred and committed to finding us a home, Cindy patiently hauled us from house to house on a whirlwind excursion that ended in the perfect place for us and some of the best memories ever. When we had to move out four years later for professional reasons, the only call we knew we'd need to make was to Cindy, and she helped us get everything we wanted and more. She makes the scary prospect of buying a home comfortable and even a little bit fun.”
Taylor Cole Miller Home Buyer & Seller with CindyGet In Contact
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