For Sellers
This
section includes information and real estate services for selling a
home in San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos and other areas in
Santa Clara County. Knowing the value of your home in relation to your
local real estate market and recent sales is very important. Click Here for an online market analysis of your home.
The Real Estate Tips & Reports are designed to help you in your search for information on selling at the right price. The Resource Center page
has important real estate related information from sites that I have
researched for you. There are sections devoted to relocation needs,
schools, real estate tax information, home and garden, maps and
weather, whether you are staying in the San Jose area or relocating.
Selling your home should not be stressful. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal and beyond. I pride myself on my repeat business and hope you will come to understand why.
As Your Agent, I Will:
- Complete a comparative market analysis that will illustrate your home's value compared to similar properties that are currently for sale, pending, and sold in your neighborhood.
- Compile a comprehensive marketing plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
- Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible, getting your home maximum exposure.
- Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
- Review all offers with you and negotiate the best price and terms for you.
- Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more. (Whether you are buying your next home in Santa Clara County or anywhere in the Northwest, please be sure to visit the section For Buyers and do a Home Search.)
Recent Home Sales:
What are homes selling for on your street? Use Your Home's Value, free of charge, to get a detailed analysis of the value of your home.
Closing Costs to Expect:
- Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
- Broker's commission is a full-service fee, typically 6%.
- Local property tax, city transfer tax, and county transfer tax are fees that are typically paid by the seller. You may also encounter a capital gains tax when selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close escrow and when your taxes are due.
- Inspection fees, including termite, property, roof, chimney, etc, are negotiable between the buyer and seller and determined according to the contract.
- Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problem noticed during the inspections.
Find out how much your closing costs could be.
I hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon. I am always available for personal service by phone or email, so please contact me with questions at any time!
