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Seller Guide: Selling Your Home in Utah
Joel Mendez
1
Understand Your Home's Value
Why it matters
- •Prevents under/overpricing
- •Sets clear profit expectations
- •Positions your home competitively
What to do
- ✓Request a CMA
- ✓Review local sales
- ✓Evaluate upgrades
2
Prepare Your Home for the Market
Why it matters
- •Strong first impressions attract buyers
- •Clean homes sell faster
- •Small fixes boost appeal
What to do
- ✓Declutter and deep clean
- ✓Handle small repairs
- ✓Improve curb appeal
3
Stage for Maximum Impact
Why it matters
- •Helps buyers visualize living there
- •Makes rooms feel larger
- •Enhances photos
What to do
- ✓Use neutral décor
- ✓Remove personal items
- ✓Maximize lighting
4
Launch a Strong Marketing Plan
Why it matters
- •More exposure = more buyers
- •Professional photos perform better
- •Strong marketing raises activity
What to do
- ✓Hire professional photographer
- ✓List on major platforms
- ✓Promote on social media
5
Review Offers Strategically
Why it matters
- •Highest price isn't always best
- •Terms impact success
- •Timelines affect your move
What to do
- ✓Compare all terms
- ✓Check buyer financing
- ✓Choose best certainty + profit
6
Navigate Inspections & Appraisal
Why it matters
- •Buyers may request repairs
- •Appraisal issues can stall deals
- •Good handling avoids renegotiation
What to do
- ✓Fix obvious issues upfront
- ✓Review repair requests calmly
- ✓Discuss appraisal strategy
7
Close the Sale Successfully
Why it matters
- •Transfers legal ownership
- •Ensures clean, smooth closing
- •Finalizes your proceeds
What to do
- ✓Complete disclosures
- ✓Sign closing documents
- ✓Hand over keys after recording
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