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Seller's Guide

90 Ways I Serve You

As an experienced real estate agent, I handle the things to ensure your home sells for more money in less time so you can rest easy.  

  1. Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers
  2. Research Sellers Property Tax Info
  3. Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers
  4. Determine Average Days on the Market
  5. Gather Info From Sellers About Their Home
  6. Meet With Sellers at Their Home
  7. Get To Know Their Home
  8. Present Listing Presentation
  9. Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades
  10. Provide Home Seller To-Do Checklist
  11. Explain Current Market Conditions
  12. Discuss Seller's Goals
  13. Share Your Value Proposition
  14. Explain the Benefits of Your Brokerage
  15. Present Your Marketing Options
  16. Explain Video Marketing Strategies
  17. Demonstrate 3D Tour Marketing
  18. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships
  19. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process
  20. Create an Internal File for the Transaction
  21. Get the Listing Agreement & Disclosures Signed
  22. Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers
  23. Verify Interior Room Sizes
  24. Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info
  25. Confirm Lot Size from County Tax Records
  26. Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements
  27. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers
  28. Agree on Showing Times with Sellers
  29. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing
  30. Explain the Appraisal Process and Pitfalls
  31. Verify Home Owners Association Fees
  32. Obtain a Copy of HOA Bylaws
  33. Gather Transferable Warranties
  34. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
  35. Verify Security System Ownership
  36. Discuss Video Recording Devices & Showings
  37. Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions
  38. Agree on Repairs to be Made Before Listing
  39. Schedule Staging Consultation
  40. Schedule House Cleaners
  41. Install Electronic Lockbox & Yard Sign
  42. Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot
  43. Meet Photographer at Property
  44. Prepare Home For Photographer
  45. Schedule Drone & 3D Tour Shoot
  46. Get Seller's Approval of All Marketing Materials
  47. Input Property Listing Into The MLS
  48. Create a Virtual Tour Page
  49. Verify Listing Data on 3rd Party Websites
  50. Have Listing Proofread
  51. Create Property Flyer
  52. Have Extra Keys Made for the Lockbox
  53. Set-Up Showing Services
  54. Help Owners Coordinate Showings
  55. Gather Feedback After Each Showing
  56. Keep track of Showing Activity
  57. Update MLS Listing as Needed
  58. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with the Seller
  59. Prepare "Net Sheet" For All Offers
  60. Present All Offers to Seller
  61. Obtain a Pre-Approval Letter from the Buyer's Agent
  62. Examine & Verify Buyer's Qualifications
  63. Examine & Verify Buyer's Lender
  64. Negotiate All Offers
  65. Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company
  66. Check Buyer's Agent Has Received Copies
  67. Change Property Status in MLS
  68. Deliver Copies of the Contact/Addendum to the Seller
  69. Keep Track of Copies for Office File
  70. Coordinate Inspections with Sellers
  71. Explain Buyer's Inspection Objections to Sellers
  72. Determine Seller's Inspection Resolution
  73. Get All Repair Agreements in Writing
  74. Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Sellers
  75. Meet the Appraiser at the Property
  76. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
  77. Confirm Clear-to-Close
  78. Coordinate Closing Times & Location
  79. Verify Title Company Has All Docs
  80. Remind Sellers to Transfer Utilities
  81. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time
  82. Resolve Any Title Issues Before Closing
  83. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Docs
  84. Review Closing Figures With the Seller
  85. Confirm Repairs Have Been Made
  86. Resolve Any Last Minute Issues
  87. Attend Seller's Closing
  88. Pick Up Sign & Lock Box
  89. Change Status in MLS to "Sold."
  90. Close Out Seller's File With Brokerage

Note: This list outlines ways I help through the selling process, however, not all of these may be necessary in every transaction. My goal is to ensure I have the expertise to make your selling process as successful and stress-free as possible.

Testimonials

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Buyer

Darren was simply the best realtor we could have hoped for! We were moving across the country and he was flexible with showing us properties when we visited as well as doing virtual tours. He also has extensive knowledge of the...
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Craig C.

Craig C.

Darren has tireless energy and incredible resources. He communicates well with texts, phone calls, and emails. He responds to and quickly follows through with, any promise he makes. Within the look, negotiation, contract, inspe...
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Buyer

Buyer

Darren Etengoff is the whole package, and we feel so blessed to have found him via Zillow. Darren is competent, conscientious, knowledgeable, and dependable (and let's not forget his terrific sense of humor, which really comes ...
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Paul J.

Paul J.

Darren was a fantastic professional and advocate for us, in both our experiences of selling and buying. He was always available to help with anything we needed, and frequently went above and beyond to make sure everything went ...
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Buyer | Seller

Buyer | Seller

You have realtors who are out for the money first and help the client second and then you got realtor's that care about the client first Realtors like Darren who go out of their way to help you who are always on time who are de...
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Bree W.

Bree W.

Darren was the most perfect person we could have ever asked for to get us through this process. Being new homeowners, we didn’t know anything about the process. Not only did he guide us through it but he taught us more than we ...
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Meagan F.

Meagan F.

Darren took our experience of buying our first home from unmanageable to undeniably amazing! Being first-time home buyers, the process was super stressful but Darren made it easy as pie. He was super great at listening to our w...
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Brittany G.

Brittany G.

Darren was attentive to our selling needs and we would gladly have him help purchase as well. Personable, reliable, and helpful, Darren was all we could ask for, and then so
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Chloe

Chloe

Darren was very patient as we navigated buying our first home in a “seller’s market.” He was also very kind to our young children, helping them find the process exciting. I highly recommend Darren.
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Buyer & Seller

Buyer & Seller

Darren responded to an inquiry I made on Zillow within minutes. Although we had originally planned to use an agent who was recommended by a friend, Darren won our business with his professional approach and willingness to help....
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A Step-By-Step First Time Seller's Guide

Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced agent and this easy to follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.​​​​​​​

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Step 1: Understand Why You're Selling

What do you want to accomplish with the sale of your home? Do you want to make a certain amount of money that you can put toward a larger or nicer home? Do you need to sell it as soon as possible to facilitate a move to a new city or area? Once you understand your needs, you can better craft your offer. For example, if you need to sell quickly, you might want to price your home lower than if your goal is to make a certain profit margin. Make sure you convey these needs to your real estate agent once you choose one so he or she can adjust your selling price accordingly.

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Step 2: Determine Selling Price

Knowing how to price your home is one of the most important parts of the selling process. When you set a fair price in the beginning, you’ll get the most interest from other real estate agents and prospective buyers. Overpricing your home could lead to reduced interest, and underpricing leads to receiving less than what your home is worth. Working with a real estate agent is the best way to determine the right selling price for your home. An agent with experience can determine what other comparable homes are selling for, evaluate the current market, and may even suggest a home appraisal.

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Step 3: Start Preparations

If you’ve kept your home in showroom condition since you’ve lived in it, you’re in the minority of homeowners. Once you price your home, it’s time to start getting it ready to be shown to potential buyers. This includes getting rid of clutter, depersonalizing the space so that buyers can envision themselves in the space, making any small repairs, and doing a deep clean to make sure your home is in pristine condition.

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Step 4: Develop a Marketing Strategy

I will develop a marketing strategy that is perfect for advertising your home. This involves listing the home and then driving the right people to that listing through social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals, traditional media, or SEO advertising. My team creates a marketing campaign that aims to get the most possible traffic to your listing in the first three weeks after becoming a client.

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Step 5: Evaluate Offers

Receiving an offer is an exciting part of the process, but it doesn’t mean the journey is over. I will evaluate each offer and make sure the party making the offer is prequalified or pre-approved by a mortgage lender and that their offer is acceptable to you. If the offer is too low, you can make a counter-offer or offer other ways to bridge the gap, such as covering some or all of the closing costs, making repairs, adjusting the move-in date, or leaving some appliances or fixtures for the new buyer.

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Step 6: Accept an Offer

Once I deem the offer is acceptable, I will review the proposed contract to make sure it’s all in order and includes the necessary components such as deposit amount, down payment, financing, inspection rights and repair allowances, contingencies, settlement date, and a list of fees and who will pay them. When both parties have agreed to the term, a final contract will be prepared by your agent.

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Step 7: Get Ready to Close

You have accepted an offer and are now very close to the end of your selling journey. But first, you and the buyer must make a list of what needs to be done before closing. In some cases, your home may need to be formally inspected, surveyed, and appraised. In other cases, major or minor repairs will need to be made before the house can close. I will head up efforts to develop and execute this list, get each action item paid for by the correct party, and make sure everything is in order by the closing date. A few days before the closing date, I will call the company closing the transaction to make sure everything is ready to go. If you haven’t done so already, you also need to make arrangements to move out of the home so the new buyer can take possession.

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Step 8: Close

You’ve reached the last step in the seller’s process. When you close on a home you are selling, you are legally transferring ownership of the property to the new buyer. I will meet with the company closing the transaction to sign the final paperwork and go over any issues that have not yet been taken care of. During this time, you can also make plans with your real estate agent to handle final details such as canceling utilities, cable, and lawn or trash services, changing the name on accounts that the new owner is retaining and ensuring the new owner has instructions for all appliances that will remain in the home.

Congratulations!

Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.

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DARREN ETENGOFF

Phone

(423) 310-9453

Phone

(615) 475-5616

Email

[email protected]

Address

231 PUBLIC SQ STE 230 FRANKLIN TN 37064 Compass Tennessee 827 19th AVE S Suite 1050 Nashville TN 37203 Compass Georgia 56-A Mountain St Blue Ridge GA 30513

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