Seller's Guide

First Time Seller's Guide

Putting your home on the market can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle—stressful and unpredictable! But fear not. With the help of The LIVIN' IN CIN Experience and this super handy guide, you’ll glide through the process with ease. Follow these steps to get organized, stay sane, and sell your home for top dollar. Let's turn that "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign without the stress!

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Know Your "WHY?"

What do you want to accomplish with the sale of your home? Are you hoping to cash in big for a swankier place, or do you need to sell quickly to start your adventure in a new city? Understanding your goals will help you set the right listing price. For example, if you need a speedy sale, you might list your home at a more competitive price. Make sure you communicate these needs to The LIVIN' IN CIN Experience team so we can tailor your selling strategy to fit your unique goals. Let's get that home sold on your terms, whether it's for top dollar or in record time!

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Making Sure "The Price Is Right"

Knowing how to price your home is one of the trickiest but most important parts of the selling process. Nail the right price from the start, and you’ll attract the most interest from other agents and potential buyers. Price it too high, and you might scare folks off; price it too low, and you could be leaving money on the table. That’s where The LIVIN' IN CIN Experience team comes in. With our expertise, we’ll help you find that sweet spot. We'll look at what similar homes are selling for, evaluate the current market, and might even suggest a home appraisal. Let’s get your home priced just right so you can sit back and watch the offers roll in!

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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Let's Get Ready For Our Close Up!

If you’ve kept your home in showroom condition since day one, congratulations—you’re in the elite club of homeowners! For the rest of us, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get busy. Once you’ve set the right price, it’s all about getting your place ready to dazzle potential buyers. This means decluttering like a pro, de-personalizing the space so buyers can picture themselves living there, tackling those pesky small repairs, and giving everything a deep clean. Let’s get your place sparkling and ready to impress! So start packing and purging now ... you're moving so decide what's going with you and what needs a new home, or the garbage bin.

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It's All About Maximizing Exposure

We're not just listing your home—we're putting it in the spotlight! Our team crafts a marketing strategy tailored to showcase your home in its best light. From social media blitzes to cozy chats with other agents, we pull out all the stops to attract the right buyers. Our goal? To flood your listing with eager house-hunters within the first three weeks. Let's get your home noticed and sold in style!

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Evaluate Offers

Once we deem the offer is acceptable, we 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 team of real estate agents.

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Accept an Offer

Once we deem the offer is acceptable, we 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 team of real estate agents.

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Get Ready to Close

You're nearing the finish line of your selling journey—cue the applause! But before the confetti flies, there's a checklist to tackle with your buyer. Whether it's inspections, surveys, or appraisals, we'll be the maestros coordinating it all. Think of us as the conductors ensuring every note is pitch-perfect and every repair is sorted before closing day. A few days before the big moment, we'll dial up the closing company to make sure everything's on track—because no one likes a last-minute surprise! And hey, don't forget to start packing if you haven't already. We'll make sure you're all set to hand over the keys to your happy buyer. Let's get this show on the road!

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Closing Day

Congratulations! Closing on your house marks the end of one chapter and the exciting start of another. Focus on the adventures that await, whether it's a fresh start in a new location or a new chapter right where you are. We're happy to have helped you on your home journey. Best wishes as you write the next chapter of your story!

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.

Client Testimonials

Mike & Elisa S.

Mike & Elisa S.

Brandy has been our realtor for about five years. We buy/sell two or three properties per year. Brandy gives great professional advice on both ends. She promptly responds to inquiries and goes out of her way to find situations ...
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Carly G

Carly G

Working with Brandy was even better than we expected! From our first meeting to closing day, all of our wants and needs in the house were heard. She delivered on showing houses that instantly felt like home to us. Throughout th...
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W S.

W S.

I've worked with Gregg and he never fails to bring a spark. The real value-add that Gregg delivered was the versatility and willingness to contribute.
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T M.

T M.

What Gregg brought was boundless positive energy and a seemingly limitless flow of ideas. You can’t help but be inspired. But Gregg also senses when to rein things in, how to assess where things stand, and then formulate meanin...
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Natalie A.

Natalie A.

Taylor has been great to work with! She’s kind, helpful, and knows what she’s doing! 5/5 definitely recommend!
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Allison M.

Allison M.

Taylor was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I had, making us feel like she was really there for me.
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Lucinda C.

Lucinda C.

Jeff is an amazing realtor. I have worked with him on multiple occasions and have always had a great experience. He is focused on getting the best results for his clients. Phone calls never go unanswered and deals are always won.
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Glen G.

Glen G.

Jeff is very responsive and knowledgeable about the Cincinnati area. He is professional and will help you find what you need or sell. I would highly recommend him plus you'll pick up some cool Cincinnati trivia knowledge for th...
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Evan P.

Evan P.

First-time home buyer. Jeff put me under his wing and guided me to a wonderful house at an amazing price. He is not only good at what he does, he is also really personable. Would grab a beer with him!
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Mary and Darrell H.

Mary and Darrell H.

Jeff has been outstanding to work with! He is truly a professional in all facets of the house search and buying process. He possesses great patience and works hard to deeply understand your needs and preferences to make excelle...
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Amy W.

Amy W.

Paige is amazing; thorough, thoughtful, available, dedicated to her clients, and goes above and beyond even after the purchase!
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Carrie J.

Carrie J.

Paige has been a complete blessing for our family through this home-buying process. She is thorough, reliable, super friendly, and overall a joy to work with. She checks in with us every day to see how everything is going. Give...
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John M.

John M.

Paige is an amazing agent and she went above and beyond our expectations! She was professional and highly educated on all the ins and outs of real estate. She made selling our home very easy and we will definitely use her again...
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Angela W.

Angela W.

My husband and I were relocating from out of state. I connected with Paige by responding to an inquiry on Zillow. I couldn't have picked a more thorough, knowledgeable, and patient agent to work with! She and her team are effic...
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Emma K.

Emma K.

Thank you to Jeffrey for assisting me in the first-time home-buying process. Jeffrey was attentive, responsive, and informative. Jeffrey offered extensive knowledge in the pre-approval process, which was super helpful for someo...
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Lauren M.

Lauren M.

Taylor is a fantastic agent and well respected in the real estate industry! She takes great care of her clients not just during the process, but after too!
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Stacey O.

Stacey O.

She’s perfect for this job. She’s outgoing, friendly and open-minded. She’s eager and easy to get along with.
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Bryan K.

Bryan K.

Taylor did an amazing job negotiating the deal as well as attentiveness to details throughout the contract period. I always felt well informed each step of the way. Though just getting started in her career, I’d highly recommen...
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Dan D.

Dan D.

Leticia did an outstanding job. Really went above and beyond to get the deal done. Kept me abreast and up to date on the negotiations and was able to help me close the deal. Professional with an acute sense of detail.
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Nadar S.

Nadar S.

Leticia's home presentation was fantastic. She was very professional and friendly and really cared about our wellbeing and comfort with the home. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the great work!
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At The LIVIN' IN CIN Experience, we're not just your Real Estate Professionals, we're your partner and ally on the journey. With our deep understanding of Cincinnati's unique charm and character, coupled with our extensive knowledge of the area, you can count on us to find your next real estate match: the right home, in the right location, and at the right time. We love what we do and are convinced you'll love the journey with us.

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