Portland Metro Area Real Estate

For Sellers


Need advice you can count on? I will give you clear, honest answers to every question you may have about selling your home. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. I pride myself on repeat and referral business and hope you'll come to understand why. 

 

What I will do for you
Recent Home Sales
Getting the highest price
Closing Costs
 
      

As Your Agent, I Will:

  • Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors. This is key in assuring your home is priced correctly. I will assess home currently on the market, homes that are pending sale and homes that have been sold within the last 6 months.
  • Compile a comprehensive and aggressive plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
  • Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
  • Promoting your property to other reputable, professional brokers and sales associates in the area is crucial in today's market.
  • Understanding sellers closing costs and prorations is important when negotiating price. I will provide you with an estimate of the proceeds you can expect from the sale of your property.
  • I will make recommendations to enhance your property's ability to attract buyers ensuring you get the highest price.
  • I will review all purchase offers as they are presented and will negotiate on your behalf to reach an agreement with terms that are favorable and protective for you.
  • Communication is vital in the sale of a home. I will monitor and inform you of the progress of the transaction, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.
  • Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

       

Recent Home Sales

What are homes selling for on your street? For a more detailed analysis of the value of your home, call or email me. This is free of charge!

    

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home

Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. I will provide tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. I have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective manner.

  

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
     
  • Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 7%.
     
  • Local property transfer tax, country transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
      
  • FHA fees and costs are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
      
  • Home inspections fees are generally paid by the Buyer, but in some circumstances are paid for by the seller. They include pest, radon and other inspections.
       
  • Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.

       
Find out how much your closing costs could be.


 

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Melissa Ahern