Selling Your Family's Estate

For most families, their home is their largest financial asset, and deciding to sell it is a big decision that involves a lot of preparation and work.

It gets even more complicated when it is not your own home! That's why we specialize in helping prepare estates for sale. We are intimately aware of the added complications present when multiple family members are involved in the decision making process, or you are left alone to deal with a very personal and time-consuming effort. It can become a burden if you don't hire the correct professionals.

As one experienced in working with these scenerios, Christine Boyd knows how to handle the sales process – She provides you with the industry information you need to make confident decisions on things such as:

  • What you should do to prepare for other agents & 'houseguests'
  • What will you need to do to ensure that your family's home will show at its best
  • What you can do to show a buyer that you are a serious seller
  • Which offer is the strongest
  • Negotiating a positive response from a counter-offer
  • What you should expect to pay for during the escrow process
  • What you should offer to repair/replace
  • and more… 

    She will help you answer questions, such as:
  • When is the best time for you to list this home for sale?
  • What is the general market value for homes in this community?
  • What sales price should you ask for your family's house?
  • What can you expect from the buyer during escrow?
  • What should you expect from the escrow officer during escrow?
  • What will you need to provide the buyer to fulfill your side of the contract?
  • Should you allow a lockbox to be placed on the front door?
  • Should you accept a second offer as a backup?
  • Is the market providing qualified buyers at this time?
  • Why is it taking so long to get an offer?
  • and more… 

    Christine can provide you with detailed information on how much your property is worth in the current market, and what you can do to bolster your property's image and value.  She understands the stress involved in such a transaction, and can guide and counsel you through it.
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    She also has a network of respected companies that she does business with. Christine can refer home inspectors, termite companies, home warranty plan companies, escrow companies, lenders, etc. that she has no personal or financial interest in. She gains nothing from them, but the satisfaction of knowing that she has built up a network of helpful industry leaders.

    Providing you with comprehensive, high-quality listing service is her top priority. So when you decide to sell your family's estate, please contact Christine for a free home-staging consultation and listing appointment! 562) 458-1456

     

     

     

    The following articles are a great place to start if you're looking for information about the sales process and how you can get more for your home when you decide to sell.

    The Basics of Marketing Your Home How to Set a List Price for Your Home
    Get Your House Ready to Show Buyers Why Use a Realtor when Selling a Home