Your Complete Guide to Selling a Home

From listing to closing, we'll guide you through every step — and make it one of the best experiences of your life.

The Process

From Listing to Closing

1

Listing Your Home

Three factors determine a home's selling price: condition, market, and agent. You control condition and your choice of agent — and the right agent knows how to navigate all three to get you the best possible price.

2

Choosing the Right Agent

This is the most important decision you'll make. When evaluating agents, consider three things:

  • Home-Selling Strategy — Do they have a clear plan for marketing and selling your home?
  • Connections — Are they an active, respected presence in the community?
  • Track Record — Do they have strong reviews and testimonials from past clients?
3

Signing the Listing Agreement

This makes it official. The listing agreement is an exclusive opportunity for your agent to sell your home. Typical terms are around 3 months, though in slower markets it can extend to 6–12 months. This commitment ensures your agent invests fully in selling your property.

4

Pricing Your Home

Seasonal patterns matter. Understanding when to list can mean thousands of dollars more:

Jan – Feb

Prices increasing

Mar – May

Optimal selling season

Jun – Aug

Pace slows down

Sep – Oct

Brief increase

The smartest strategy? Price at or slightly below market value to generate multiple offers and a potential bidding war — often resulting in a higher final sale price.

5

Preparing Your Home

Clean, declutter, and open up spaces so buyers can imagine their own lives in the home. We'll determine whether your home shows better empty or professionally staged — and handle the staging ourselves at no cost. See our 50-Point Selling Plan for the full checklist.

6

Marketing Your Home

Comprehensive marketing is what sets a listing apart. Your home gets professional photography, videography, MLS listing, social media campaigns, open houses, broker tours, and more. View our 50-Point Selling Plan for the full details on everything we do to sell your home fast and for top dollar.

7

Negotiating the Contract

Negotiations can be straightforward or complex — from single-offer deals to heated bidding wars. Curtis brings decades of negotiation experience from both entertainment and real estate to ensure you get the best possible deal and the most favorable terms.

8

Escrow

Escrow is money held by a neutral third party, showing the buyer has "skin in the game." This deposit demonstrates their commitment and good faith. Funds are held in escrow and revert to the buyer unless a Purchase and Sale Contract is signed — at which point the transaction moves toward closing.

9

Closing

The finish line. Title is transferred, the deed is recorded at the Registry of Deeds, and the sale is complete. Congratulations — you've sold your home!

Included With Every Listing

What You Get — Free — When You List With Us

Here are the complimentary services included with every listing.

Staging & Design Consultation

We accentuate your home's strengths and minimize its weaknesses with expert staging — a service that could save you thousands and significantly shorten your time on market.

Preferred Vendor Pricing

Over 40 years of community relationships mean reduced rates on repairs and improvements from trusted vendors. We never take referral fees — the savings go straight to you.

Professional Photography

High-quality professional photos used in brochures, online listings, advertisements, and your custom property website. First impressions matter — we make them count.

Professional Videography

A full property tour, neighborhood tour, and town tour with professional voice-over. Video sells homes faster and attracts out-of-area buyers who can't visit in person.

Full-Color Brochures

An 8-page, full-color brochure covering all key features of your property — available at open houses, broker tours, and throughout our marketing campaigns.

Online Marketing

Targeted Google and Facebook advertising campaigns to reach qualified buyers. We pay for the ads — they're completely free to you.

Custom Property Website

Your home gets its own dedicated website with a full description, photo gallery, and video tours — a professional online presence that makes your listing stand out.

Broker Tours

We host catered broker tours with food, beverages, and a raffle — generating buzz and excitement among local agents who will bring their buyers to your doorstep.

Open Houses

Two open houses the first weekend your home is listed — fully catered with food, a coffee cart, and a raffle to create an event atmosphere that draws serious buyers.

Ready to Sell Your Home?

Let's talk about your goals, your timeline, and how we can get you the best possible price. The consultation is free — no obligation.