Selling your home can be an overwhelming experience. From figuring out your home’s true value to finding a verified buyer, there are a lot of steps and factors to consider. However, selling your California home isn’t overwhelming when you have the right real estate company. CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® can help you every step of the way including marketing, negotiations, paperwork, and more! Contact one of our offices in Boulder Creek, Monterey, Hollister, Salinas, or Scotts Valley to get started today!
Using A Full-Service Real Estate Broker
The team at CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® can make the process of selling your California home easy. When you work with us, you'll experience the benefits of using a full-service real estate broker. We will help you with everything from marketing your home to negotiating the final sale price. Plus, we'll be there to answer any questions you have along the way.
More Efficient Process
When you use CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS®, you can be confident that you're working with a team of experienced professionals. We know the California real estate market and can help you get the best price for your home. We'll work with you to create a smooth selling process that you can trust.
Better Connections And Networking
CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® has a wide network of connections in the California real estate market. We'll use our relationships to help you sell your home quickly and for the best price possible. Plus, we can connect you with top-rated buyers who are interested in purchasing your home. Not only do we have local connections that we've curated over the years, but we are also fully backed by CENTURY 21, which provides more reach and connections to get your home sold quickly.
Step-By-Step Guidance
When you sell your California home with CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS®, you'll receive step-by-step guidance from our experienced team. We'll walk you through the process of selling your home so that you know what to expect every step of the way. Plus, we're always available to answer any questions you may have.
Marketing Expertise
CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® has a proven track record of marketing homes effectively. We'll use our expertise to market your home to the right buyers and get it sold quickly. Plus, we offer a variety of marketing services that are designed to help you sell your home for the best price possible.
A One-Stop-Shop Experience
When you work with CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS®, you'll have a one-stop-shop experience. We can help you with everything from finding a buyer to negotiating the final sale price. Plus, we'll be there to answer any questions you have along the way.
Steps to Selling Your Home in California
At CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS®, our team of real estate professionals is dedicated to helping you list and sell your home with ease. You can rest assured that your real estate agent will listen to your needs and provide you with the best possible resources and representation to get your home sold. We have simplified the selling process below to give you a general idea of what to expect when working with our team of highly qualified real estate professionals.
Finding The Right California Real Estate Company
When listing your home for sale, this is probably the most important decision you make. All of our CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® have the experience and knowledge to get your home on the market and sold. Furthermore, we are a full-service real estate company, which means we will be there for you every step of the way. Learn more about the steps to selling your California home here!
Deciding When To Sell Your Home
The time of year plays a big part in the success of your California home selling. The real estate market is a high-stakes environment where waiting a month longer to list could get you more money for your home. Generally speaking, April, May, and June are the best months to sell your home in California due to the average number of days spent on the market. Homes listed during these prime months only spent an average of 28 days on the market before accepting offers and moving forward with their sale.
Pricing Your Home
You cannot just list your home for any price you would like. You must have the data, or a comparative market analysis, to back up your asking price. Your CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® agent can help list your home at a fair, competitive price while still maximizing your investment return. We have experience with the local markets, and we know how to get your home in front of the right buyers at the right price.
Preparing, Marketing, and Showing Your Home
There is a lot of work that goes into selling your home. In addition to putting a for sale sign in your front yard, you should be prepared to stage your home for listing photos or tours, as well as have a complete description list of features and amenities your home provides buyers. While your CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® agent can help you with all the marketing needs of your selling process, it is also best to share your property or house on social media as you may have a contact that is interested in buying your California home, decreasing the time your house is listed on the market.
Fielding Offers And Negotiations
Once you have listed your home, a variety of different offers can come in. Your CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® agent can help you understand the breakdown of each offer to select the best one for your investment return needs. Once all the details are finalized, your real estate agent will help you sign a purchase agreement, taking you one step closer to selling your home. We know that this step can cause a lot of stress due to the large amounts of paperwork and negotiations going on, but don't worry! We'll be there for you the whole time to help answer any questions and guide you toward the next actions you need to take.
Appraisals And Inspections
After the purchase agreement is signed, the appraisal and inspection process begins, identifying the value of the home as well as any unforeseen issues that the buyer should be aware of. If major repairs are needed, the buyer may send an amended offer or negotiation your way. Your CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS® agent will help you navigate the negotiation process to reach an agreement.
Paperwork and Required California Disclosures
Selling a home in California requires certain documentation and paperwork to be completed. Unless you have a court order to sell your home, the state of California requires a Transfer Disclosure Statement to let buyers know about structural issues, damage, neighborhood noise, or any deaths that occurred at the residence in the past three years. You will also be required to fill out a California Natural Hazard statement to let the potential buyers know about flooding or fire risks. All liens and a website listing of local registered sex offenders will also need to be reported to the buyers.
Here is a complete list of documents:
- 2 Forms of ID
- Copy of Purchase Agreement and Any Addendums
- Closing Statement
- Signed Deed
- Bill of Sale
- Affidavit of Title
- Possible Additional Documents
- Loan Payoff Information
- HOA Forms and Guidelines
- Survey Results or Survey Affidavits
- Home Inspection Results
- Proof of Repairs or Renovations
- Home Warranty Information
- Copies of Relevant Wills, Trusts, or Power of Attorney Letters
- Relevant Affidavits (Name Affidavits, Non-Foreign Affidavit Under IRC 1445, etc.)
- Closing Disclosure (for certain seller concessions)
- Correction Statement and Agreement
- California Disclosure Forms
- California Transfer Disclosure Statement
- Megan's Law Disclosure
- Natural Hazard Disclosure Report/Statement
- Statewide Buyer & Seller Advisory
- Residential Earthquake Hazards Report
The Closing Process
You have finally made it to closing day! During closing the buyer is entitled to a final walkthrough. After this walkthrough, if both parties are satisfied, the final forms will be signed to set the Verification of Property in motion, money will be exchanged, and ownership transferred.
