1. Are you working with a real estate professional, who is looking out for your best interests?

Selling real estate is a complex and major transaction which requires enormous attention to details. A seller's agent represents your needs in the transaction. Most likely, the buyer of your home will have a buyer's agent representing their interests.

Sheri Barnes is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of personal and professional service when selling your home.

2. How do you determine your asking price?

The best way to figure out the price of your home is to obtain a comparable market analysis. The report shows you both the asking and selling prices of other homes in your area.

Sheri Barnes provides you with a comparable market analysis at your very first meeting. In the report, she also shows you the average time it takes homes to sell in your area.

3. How do you list your home?

A listing agreement is a contract between you and your real estate agent which allows the agent to represent you exclusively as the seller's agent. It is a comprehensive agreement which covers all the services your agent is expected to perform. .

Sheri Barnes thoroughly explains the terms of the agreement, which will include the list price of your home, inclusions, exclusions, and any special instructions while your home is on the market. .

4. Are you ready to market your home?

To prepare your house for the market, it is very important to take care of the asethetics, or "curb appeal" before putting it up for sale. First impressions are lasting impressions.

Sheri Barnes shows you areas that may need your attention before you put your house up for sale. She provides ideas to help make your home more attractive to potential buyers. (see seller's tips)

5. How do you market your home?

Your goal is to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time. In order to do this, your home needs to be in the mutiple home listing service to gain maximum exposure.

Sheri Barnes places your home in the multiple listing service data base as soon as it is ready. Sheri also advertises your property in various media outlets. She will discuss and implement a marketing plan customized to your needs.

6. What happens when you get an offer?

After the buyer falls in love with your home, he or she will present an offer through a purchase agreement contract. You can either reject, accept, or counter the offer. During this time, you may continue to show your home if you wish to take back-up offers.

Sheri Barnes helps you to negotiate the best offer possible for your house. No matter how difficult this process can sometimes get, be assured that Sheri is fighting for you!

7. Do you have to get a home inspection?

The buyer determines whether or not he or she wants to have your home inspected, at the cost to the buyer. The purchase agreement will state how long the buyer has to complete the inspection and inform you of any problems. It is customary to allow at least 3 hours for the inspection.

Sheri Barnes helps you negotiate with the buyer what reasonable problems you will take care of prior to closing.

8. Who's responsibility is title insurance?

Title insurance is the responsibility of you, the seller.

Sheri Barnes arranges for the title company to issue a title commitment, to help make sure your title is clean and clear of liens or judgments.

9. How does the appraisal work?

The buyer's lender orders an appraisal to determine the value of your home. The appraiser will measure and examine the condition of your home both on the inside and outside.

Sheri Barnes will be at your home to answer any questions the appraiser may have. Sheri will also provide the appraiser with the comparable sales in your neighborhood.

10. What happens at closing?

On the day of closing, your home is legally transferred to the buyer. The buyer and agent may do a final walk through either the day before, or day of closing. When the contract is signed, you have sold your home.

Sheri will be present during both a final walk through, as well as at closing, making sure your best interests are represented.