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Sellers Guide

What's our strategy to getting you the the best price for your home? 

​Whatever the reason is for selling your home, we can assist you with prioritizing what needs to be done with respect to getting your home ready for sale. To get started, here are some basic steps to the process for you to get familiar with.
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Prepare the property

SELLER
  • Finish miscellaneous projects around the house
  • Organize, declutter and put items in storage
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Supply names and contact info for reputable contractors
  • Help coordinate schedule and entry for preparations
  • Provide schedule overview
  • Make copies of keys

Two weeks prior to launch

SELLER
  • Provide a complete background of the property to the agent
  • Hire a stager
  • Clean - deep clean including windows, kitchen and bathroom
  • Make plans for showings
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Collect property info
  • Coordinate stagers, photographers, etc
  • Develop website and marketing materials

Week of launch

SELLER
  • Confirm price
  • Review MLS and marketing information
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Research price
  • Install sign and launch website (Tuesday)
  • Launch in MLS and Gibson Tour (Wednesday)
  • Broker open house and email blast (Thurs/Friday)
  • Public open houses (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Follow up with additional private showings

When offer(s) received

SELLER
  • Review, decide and sign
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Collect offers and organize them
  • Discuss the Pros/Cons

Accepted offer to p&s

SELLER
  • Allow scheduled inspection
  • Contact attorney to discuss P&S
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Collect deposit check provide escrow account
  • Notify all parties and provide contact information (agents, attorneys, mortgage brokers, etc)
  • Coordinate entry for the inspection
  • Coordinate signatures for P&S
BUYER:​
  • Deliver deposit check to agent
  • Schedule their inspection
  • Contact their attorney
  • Finalize their lender 

Purchase & Sale to closing

SELLER
  • Allow access to property for appraiser and other appointments
  • Obtain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inspection
  • Provide requested information (mortgage questionnaires, 6d, etc.)
  • Gather all copies of keys/manuals
  • Contact movers
  • Schedule a final deep clean
  • Contact utilities to shut off
  • Update mailing address
  • Coordinate closing with attorney
MAX DUBLIN TEAM
  • Collect 2nd deposit check and deposit into escrow account
  • Schedule/Attend appraisal
  • Schedule and advise regarding smoke inspection
  • Coordinate required paperwork (mortgage questionnaires, 6d, etc.)
  • Coordinate final water bill
  • Confirm buyer’s mortgage commitment
  • Coordinate walk through
  • Confirm closing time/location
  • Deliver paperwork and keys to closing
BUYER:​
  • Deliver 2nd deposit check
  • Submit P&S to their lender
  • Research Insurance
  • Provide mortgage commitment letter to agent by deadline
  • Coordinate their movers
  • Contact utility companies to set up
  • Attend walk through

In the business of building relationships


Even if you aren't ready to get started, we've learned that it's never too early to stay in touch. One of the most consistent messages we receive from clients is how helpful it was to be adequately prepared before buying or selling. While it might not be time to write an offer or put the sign up, there is always time to talk about what is happening in the market and strategize about a move. Countless clients have taken advantage of this opportunity by getting in touch with us often months before and said it was integral to their understanding and level of confidence when it was time to get the ball rolling. 
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  • Home
  • Client Guides
    • Sellers Guide
    • Buyers Guide
    • Communities
  • Gratitude
  • Our Listings
    • 7 Chalk Street
    • 54 Quimby Street
    • 77-79 Fairmont, U1
    • 180 Fayerweather Street
    • 16 Buena Vista
    • 70 Lake Street
    • 8 Pond Terrace
    • 17 Marion Road
    • 34 Nicod Street
    • 1 Aberdeen Way, U109
    • 460-462 Huron Avenue
    • 97 Warren Street
    • 31 Trowbridge Street
    • 153 Walden Street
    • 59 Brainerd Road #509
    • 199 Coolidge Avenue, 103
    • 66 Elizabeth Road
    • Previous Listings >
      • 105 Shore Drive
      • 43 Thorndike Street
      • 1 Aberdeen Way, U126
      • 22 Cottage Park Avenue
      • 197 Fayerweather Street
      • 7 Concord Square
      • 2353 Massachusetts Avenue
      • 1 Aberdeen Way, U113
      • 6-8 Longfellow Road
      • 62-64 Thomas Street
      • 1 Aberdeen Way, U116
      • 115 Highland Avenue
      • 61 Colborne
      • 96 Holworthy Street
      • 22 Teele Avenue
      • 165 Scituate Street
      • 117 Fayerweather Street
      • 23 Elm Street
      • 395 Huron Avenue
      • 421 Walden Street
      • 28 Foch Street #2
      • 66 Harvey Street
      • 31 Maple Avenue
      • 47 Lunda Street
      • 51 Avon Street
      • 19 Udine Street
      • 79 Governors Avenue
      • 393 Broadway
      • 64 Fayette Street
      • 114 Eastern Avenue
      • 1 Orchard Street
      • 319 Cambridge Avenue
      • 52 Walnut
      • 47 Norris
      • 55 Sacramento
      • 14 Union
      • 4 Saginaw
      • 169 Upland
      • 157-159 Chilton
      • 80 Oxford
      • 39-41 Ellery
      • 241 Prospect
      • 125 Coolidge
      • 75 Otis
      • 111 Acton Street
      • 15 Sargent Street
      • 70 Harvey Street
      • 10-12 Sanger
  • Past Sales
  • Contact