Selling your Fort Myers - Cape Coral Home

I will provide the following services as I assist you in selling your home:

▪ Educate you about current market conditions
▪ Prepare a professional Comparable Market Analysis
▪ Communicate weekly
▪ Prepare the home for sale
▪ Provide an excellent list of subcontractors
▪ Coordinate the subcontractors’ work
▪ Implement an aggressive Marketing Plan
▪ Provide Utilities Phone List and Change of Address forms prior to closing
▪ Be present at closing at the title company
▪ Offer continued service beyond the sale

Other important steps to consider when preparing to sell your home are:

THE INSPECTION PROCESS

While property inspections provide no guarantee, they will educate you as to the condition of a property. Inspections are usually requested on the Purchase Contract, and if inspection results are unsatisfactory, you have the option to withdraw your contract.

In addition to the professional inspections listed below, you should take a close look at the property yourself. For example, inspect cupboards, doors, windows, flooring, counter tops, bath and kitchen fixtures, built-in appliances, stairways and banisters.

Termite Report – The Pest Report will indicate any type of wood destroying organisms that may be present. This includes termites, fungus, dry rot, etc.

Physical Inspection – Usually done by a General Home Inspector, a Physical Inspection is a thorough inspection of the house. The inspection results in an overall assessment of the present condition of the property.

If conditions warrant, the Home Inspector may recommend additional inspections.

TITLE & CLOSING

The title company handles the details of the transaction from the time the purchase agreement is ratified until the title is transferred and the sale is completed.

The title company is a neutral third party in the transaction, must complete specific instructions, received from the buyer’s and seller’s agents, before title is transferred and funds are disbursed. The buyer’s and seller’s instructions must match in order to move forward.

The title company searches the public records for pertinent information about the property. Who is the owner of record? What liens exist against the property? What easements affect the property? Are there any judgments that might have to be cleared before title cane be transferred? Any such items must be resolved prior to closing.

Title Insurance – The title insurance policy is protection for the buyer against forgeries, errors in public records and other specific items.  A title insurance policy is issued to protect the buyer and the lender.