If I want to “test the market” at a price over market value, will you list my home anyway?

Great question! It depends. You will truly get the best price for your home when your price is attractive, yet fair, to buyers. Often when sellers test the market with high prices, they end up doing themselves major harm, losing serious buyers, and adding frustration to their lives. As my mission is the best customer experience possible, sometimes I will determine that an unrealistic price will not be a good fit, and other times we will sign paperwork in advance to re-price your property at a specified time.

Can I stay in the house for showings?

Buyer’s need to feel comfortable walking around your home, checking out closets and kitchen cabinets, and discussing what they love (or concerns they might have) with their agent and/or partners. Having an owner there can make a buyer feel rushed and awkward. We highly recommend the owner leave the home during showings; I’ll happily provide timely feedback after all showings.

Once we agree to a price, are negotiations done?

Rarely! Once you and the buyer agree on a timeline and purchase price, the buyer conducts their inspections to determine any problem areas with your home. Once those inspections are completed, the buyer (typically) asks the seller for repairs, a credit, and/or a possible price reduction. I’ll help you navigate and determine which option (if any) is best for you.

What are typical expenses of selling?

The typical expenses of selling a home in San Diego include:

• Agent Fees (contact me for fee)

• Title/Escrow (1% of the purchase price is a good estimate)

• Staging (optional - can vary from $500 to $3000)

• Reports & Repairs (HOA doc fees, Hazard Report, Pest Report, etc)