Our agents have access to a network of vendors including photographers, videographers, virtual tour providers, and staging experts who can evaluate your property and make sure it is presented in the best possible light.

Stage Right

• In the world of real estate, looks sell. Embark on a mission to pack up, pare down and create an alluring,well-organized space that enables buyers to envision themselves in every room. A nominal investmentin cosmetic improvements and mechanical repairs often results in an increased selling price andreduced time on market.

Our Advice

• Scale Back & Organize: Eliminate clutter from every room. Designate bags for donation, trash and storage, and pack up personal items.

• Deep Clean: Tidy your home from top to bottom and corner to corner. Prying eyes will always find the crumbs and the cobwebs.

• Wash Windows: Clean glass , dust blinds and remove screens to maximize light and views.

• Paint Walls & Cabinets: Light-toned grays or beiges are neutral, soft and inviting.

• Upgrade Lighting: A well-lit room expands and brightens up a space.

• New outlet covers and light switches are the ultimate finishing touch.

• Update Appliances: Make the kitchen look modern and new.

• Refinish Wood Floors: Carpets and rugs should be professionally cleaned.

• Organize Closets: If your closets appear to be bursting at the seams, potential buyers might assume they are too small

 Going Live – Listing On The Market 

• As you prepare to list your property, it's important to be ready for the various paths that could lead to a signed contract. Your property could receive multiple competitive offers right away, or it may take several showings to generate interest. Having a trusted agent by your side can be an invaluable source of guidance during the critical moments of the sales process.

Marketing Your Property

• To ensure maximum exposure, your agent will use various methods to promote your listing, including advertising on high-traffic websites and social media, and leveraging their extensive professional network to reach qualified buyers. Your listing will be marketed to the entire NYC brokerage community, which consists of over 10,000 agents, including many that specialize in working with buyers.

The eXp Advantage – The David Dale Team

• As a leading real estate company with a strong online presence and listing syndication across top real estate websites, Douglas Elliman agents have a powerful distribution engine to amplify their networks and ensure your listing receives the exposure it deserves. With their market knowledge, experience, and access to actionable data, they can guide you in making informed decisions throughout the bidding and negotiation process.

Evaluating Offers

• Once bids are received and the buyer's financial qualification is confirmed, your agent will assist in evaluating the offers and deciding which ones are worth considering, countering, or rejecting. It is important to note that the highest bid may not necessarily be the best one.

The Art of Negotiation

• Even after an offer is accepted, there may still be several negotiations on various points, such as repairs, furnishings, fixtures, and responsibility for fees and taxes at closing, before a contract is signed. Your agent will help guide you through this process.

 

The David Dale Team agents have a strong online presence, with thousands of monthly visitors to eXp related websites and listings distributed across top real estate websites nationally and globally.

 

This allows US to utilize a powerful distribution network and expand OUR networks to ensure your listing is seen by the right audience. Our expertise, market knowledge, and access to relevant data also provide you with the necessary information to make informed decisions during the bidding and negotiation process.

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Offer Accepted.  Next Close.

• Once you accept an offer, the next step is to sign a contract. Your agent and attorney will serve as your points of contact throughout the selling journey and will work on your behalf to ensure that your best interests are represented.

Sign the Contract

• Both parties sign purchase agreement and buyer deposits agreed upon earnest money deposit with the buyers attorney's escrow account. Key players: seller's attorney, buyer's attorney.

Negotiate Repairs

• Expect negotiation of repairs if buyer includes inspection contingency in offer. Key players: seller's attorney and agent, buyer's attorney and agent.

Prepare for the Appraisal

• Buyer's lender orders appraisal to determine the loan amount. Key players: buyer's lender, home appraiser.

Close the Sale

• On closing day, property is officially transferred, closing costs are paid, and seller receives sales proceeds. Key players: seller's attorney and agent, buyer's attorney and agent, buyer's mortgage lender.