Simplify Your Home Selling Experience

Your Stress-Free Home Sale Starts Here

Meet Our Listing Team

  • Michael Smythies

    Your Expert Partner for a Seamless Sale. We'll handle the complexities, so you can enjoy a stress-free home-selling journey.

  • Photographer & Videographer

    Picture perfect presentation. Our professional images and videos will make your property shine, attracting eager buyers.

  • Home Staging

    Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Home Inspector

    Prep Your Property for Success. We'll identify and address any issues upfront, ensuring a smooth and confident sale.

  • Handyman & Contractors

    Showcase Your Home's Potential. Our skilled craftsmen will enhance your property's appeal, driving higher offers.

  • Painter

    A Fresh Start for Your Home. Our painting experts will revitalize your space, leaving a lasting impression on buyers.

  • Landscaper

    Curb Appeal That Captivates. Our landscaping services will make your property the envy of the neighborhood, drawing buyers in.

  • Cleaner

    Sparkling First Impressions. We'll make sure your home is spotless, setting the stage for a swift and lucrative sale.

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Our Listing Process

My Step-By-Step Process to Selling Your Home

OVERVIEW

Every home has a story. The way we maximize your investment is to tell the story of your home. This requires a plan. When you hire me, I help guide you through the plan to ensure your house is a big success.

PROCESS

  1. Initial Consultation

  2. Home Walkthrough

  3. I Do My Homework

  4. Price & Marketing Discussion

  5. We’re a Team

  6. We Go Live

  7. We Have an Offer

  8. The Path to Closing

  9. Getting to Sold

  10. SOLD

DISCUSS PRICE & GO-TO MARKET STRATEGY

Approx. 60-90 Minutes

COMPASS CONCIERGE

HOW IT WORKS

  1. You and your agent work together to decide which services can increase your home’s value the most and set an estimated budget for the work

  2. When you’re ready to start, your Compass agent will be by your side as you engage vendors and commission work.

  3. Once the transformation is complete, your home will go on the market.

  4. You’ll pay for the services when one of the following happens - your home sells, you terminate your listing agreement with Compass, or 12 months pass from your Concierge start date.

ONE.

INITIAL CONSULTATION

Approx. 15-20 minutes

This is a chance for me to get a little information from you about your home so I can be prepared for our first meeting. This can happen over the phone or through email, whichever you prefer.

TWO.

THREE.

I DO MY HOMEWORK

FOUR.

HOME TOUR

Approx. 30-60 minutes

To provide you with an accurate idea of what the market is saying about price for your home, I need to see it! Sounds obvious but it is a step many agents skip. In this market how you price your home and the condition can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars. After I have had a chance to do our walk-through, I will provide you with a Home Prep Checklist. This checklist will outline repairs and updates that I believe will get you the best price for your home.

Selling a home is a huge deal. You need to be confident in the counsel you receive. I spend several days gathering information on the market and touring and reviewing recent sales in your neighborhood. By analyzing the market from many angles, I am able to give you the information you need to price your home for the best result. This analysis is provided at no cost. Overpriced homes can sell for up to 15% less than those that are priced and marketed well.

This is our nuts and bolts meeting. By the end of this meeting you will have an understanding of what the market price range is for your home, and what you can expect from my team if we choose to work together. We will also discuss timing, market strategy and next steps should you choose us to list your home.

Get fronted for the cost of home improvement services with no interest - ever.

Exclusive to Compass, our Concierge Program fronts the cost of services that can increase the value of your home. From staging, to painting, to cosmetic renovations, there will be no payment collected until your home sells.

Services may include:

  • Deep Cleaning

  • Cosmetic Renovations

  • Decluttering Services

  • Landscaping

  • Interior and Exterior Painting

  • Fencing

  • Electrical Work

SEVEN.

  • Roofing repair

  • Staging

  • Pool and tennis court

  • Kitchen improvements

  • Seller inspections

  • HVAC

  • Sewer inspections

GENERAL ITEMS

  • Replace all burned out light bulbs in light fixtures. Use brighter bulbs, not fluorescent whenever possible.

  • Make sure all vents and outlets have propert covers.

  • Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors install on all levels.

  • House spring cleaned top to bottom

  • Have windows professionally cleaned

  • Remove all baby proofing

EIGHT.

WE HAVE AN OFFER!

Negotiation

In order to get you the most favorable terms, we will negotiate the following: closing timeframe, purchase price, inspection terms, financing, earnest money and more.

If we receive more than one offer, we will provide analysis on the pro’s and con’s for each offer. We will make sure you are protected and understand the contract you are signing.

NINE.

GETTING TO SOLD

FIVE.

WE’RE A TEAM

Now the real work begins. Once we have decided that working together is the best path to achieving your goals, I will make a custom checklist for you of the items that you need to do to ensure the best price and the least market time. In addition, I will provide you with a calendar with all of the dates you will need to be aware of.

SIX.

WE ARE LIVE

  • Listing and photos are syndicated to all websites (e.g. Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.)

  • Listing sign goes up, MLS keybox installed.

  • Two open houses on opening weekend

  • In-house presentation including flyers, neighborhood map, and home update list.

  • Home is marketed to all social media platforms. We run paid ads, social posts and share with our network of agents.

  • Proactive communication with ALL showing agents

PATH TO CLOSING

Once your home goes pending, I will guide you through the labyrinth of details required in the closing process. I will help with the following:

  • Provide timely updates to you to keep surprises to a minimum.

  • Coordinate all the details with the closing service, including escrow, title and the lender.

  • Work with escrow to ensure that all documents needed are complete and in order.

  • Help facilitate a timely closing.

TEN.

SOLD!

You will be signing your closing documents a couple of days prior to closing. On the day of closing, typically the documents will be recorded at the county in the late afternoon and you will have funds available the next business day.

I will keep in touch to find out how things are going, and I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.

If you are happy with my service, I would love to help your friends and family - we always appreciate your referrals.

Work with Us

Proven results at every price point. We deliver an incomparable client experience, from the first time buyer to the seasoned seller.