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Selling your home in today's competitive market!

Selling your home is an incredibly personal experience. When listing your property, you open your front door to potential homebuyers and agents. This can be stressful, and having your best advocate representing you through the process will help relieve the pressure of a complex time.

"To best serve you, we need to have a clear understanding of your goals"

  • Is this move precipitated by a lifestyle change such as a job relocation?
  • Are you flexible in your selling timeline?
  • Are you “right-sizing” your new home (growing or reducing square footage?)
  • Is your decision to sell subject to identifying an ideal replacement property?
  • What are your drivers to make this move? 


The more you know about your “why,” the more likely we will meet your selling goals. Your motivation and timeline to sell will affect our pricing strategy and marketing plan. We can only exceed your expectations with a complete understanding of your drivers to transact in real estate. 


What is your Motivation to sell?

  • Are you ready to move today?
  • Are you exploring the market?
  • Are you just curious about what your house is worth? 

What is your Preferred communication style? 

  • Text 
  • E-mail 
  • Phone Call 
  • In-Person 


Initial Consultation

 

  • Review your needs and priorities
  • Explore Agency options and select the appropriate working relationship
  • Discuss our personalized marketing plan
  • Establish our pricing strategy, reflective of your selling goals

 

Marketing Strategy

 

To help your home shine before releasing your property to the market, home enhancement recommendations (outlined by your agent advocate at your initial consultation) should be completed.

  • Upon initial release to the market, your agent advocate will:
  • Install lockbox with a key
  • Install yard sign
  • Submit property information to Multiple Listing Service
  • Moderate internet syndication sites such as REALTOR.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com
  • Promote to other sales professionals at our office meeting, as well as the MLS meeting, and via digital marketing
  • Schedule a real estate professionals preview (MLS tour)
  • Hold an open House (as appropriate)
  • Distribute “Just Listed” eCards and postcards

 

Attain, Review & Accept Offer

 

  • Obtain offer
  • Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions, including:
  • Timeline
  • Terms
  • Contingencies
  • Negotiate
  •  present counter offer if applicable
  • Reach final agreement

 

Escrow & Closing Process

 

  • Buyer(s) deposit earnest money (per timeline in BuySell)
  • A title search is completed, a preliminary title report is delivered to all parties
  • Inspections may be completed, per Buyer contingencies
  • Buyer and Seller may negotiate an inspection resolution, if applicable
  • An appraisal may be completed, per Buyer contingency 
  • Buyer and Seller may negotiate appraisal resolution, if applicable
  • Move out at least 24 hours before closing
  • Ensure the property is in "broom clean" condition unless otherwise negotiated
  • Buyer may complete their final walkthrough up to 24 hours before closing, and approve of the final property condition.
  • Closing Occurs
  • Loan funds 
  • Buyer delivers funds
  • The title company records the title at the County courthouse
  • Title company releases proceeds from the sale (balance due to Seller after paying all existing loans and liabilities)

 

 Why Erin & HōM 406?

Erin is the Owner and Managing Broker of HōM 406. She stands apart from your traditional REALTOR® via her extraordinary client advocacy. 


Her client’s highest and best interest is always top of mind. Whether the client is a first-time homebuyer or a well-seasoned investor, Erin is phenomenal at helping clients identify their needs and goals, finding opportunities, and connecting properties and people together. She has an impeccable reputation for professionalism, integrity, and building lasting relationships. 


Erin serves the real estate market like a master pianist who plays a finely-tuned grand piano. Her vast experience and knowledge are fueled by her passion and 15 years of sales experience as a 2nd generation Bozeman Real Estate Broker. 

 
Why HōM 406 

HōM 406 is a brand unique to the Bozeman market that offers world-class service while standing alone as a Bozeman-focused firm with Bozeman values. 


Education is a cornerstone of HōM 406. By staying abreast of changing market conditions, legal updates and being engaged at every step in the transaction process, Erin can help her Buyers and Sellers identify challenges promptly and obtain resolutions early. 



Erin knows everyone’s “win” in a transaction can be different, and her priority is to support her client’s personal goals.


THE PROPERTY IS CLOSED!

Now What?

Updating your utilities, driver's license, and mailing address are just as important after closing as signing the paperwork.


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