For sellers
Selling a home
From the first walkthrough to handing over the keys, here is how selling works, what to expect at each step, and how Jody helps along the way.
How selling works
- Listing appointment
Jody visits your home, gets to know what you need, and answers your questions.
- Pricing
Your price comes from recent comparable sales you review together, not from opinion.
- Pre-listing walkthrough
Jody walks your home with you and makes a punch list of what is worth doing and what to skip.
- Prep, as needed
Help getting the home ready, inside and out, with trusted trades lined up when something needs attention.
- Photos
The whole house in its best shape before photos, not just the front.
- Marketing plan
Pricing, presentation, and promotion, built to maximize exposure in your specific market.
- While you're on the market
Proactive check-ins, so you hear from Jody before you have to wonder. If you move before your home sells, Jody keeps an eye on it and handles what comes up.
- Offers
Each offer is presented with an estimate of your net proceeds and Jody's professional read on the terms.
- Showings, inspection, and appraisal
While you're on the market and under contract, plan to step out for showings, open houses, the buyer's inspection, and the appraisal. Jody helps you plan around them.
- Repair requests
Jody negotiates the response on your behalf.
- Appraisal, title, and escrow
Jody keeps things moving and makes sure you complete everything title and escrow need, with each step explained.
- Keys
Jody coordinates the handoff of keys and the rest of the home's information.
Common questions
How is my list price set?
From recent comparable sales, reviewed together line by line. The price is what the data supports, not an opinion of your home. Pricing well from the start usually works in your favor, while pricing high to leave room to negotiate often backfires.
Should I get a pre-inspection before listing?
It depends on your home. A pre-inspection tells you ahead of time what will be disclosed and can speed things up if a buyer uses it, but you pay for it, it becomes part of your seller disclosure, and a buyer may still order their own inspection. Read the full pros and cons in the questions on the home page.
When can I start packing and moving things out?
Packing is fine, but keep the home in similar shape until both the buyer's inspection and appraisal are complete. Buyers see the home at inspection, the appraiser needs a good impression, and if the sale falls through, the home needs to be ready to go right back on the market.
What happens if the buyer asks for repairs?
You have choices. You can agree to some or all of the repairs, offer a credit instead, or decline. The buyer may accept your response or, depending on the contract, walk away. Jody lays out each option and negotiates on your behalf.
Can I buy my next home before selling this one?
Often, yes. The right order depends on your finances and how much risk feels comfortable. Jody maps both timelines side by side before anything is listed.
Free guide
Get the seller's guide
A step-by-step guide to selling your home, from prep and pricing to closing day. Available in English and Spanish. Choose your language below.
Prefer to talk? Text Jody at 425-569-9730.