VK Realty, PNW Real Estate

Selling, in the right order.

A price backed by real sales, prep that pays for itself, and a launch people actually see. Here’s every step, what you do, and how long it usually takes.

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Seven steps, start to closing.

  1. 1

    A walkthrough and your goals

    We walk the house together and talk about what matters: your timing, the number you need to walk away with, and where you’re going next. If buying and selling overlap, we plan both now.

    You do: show me aroundTakes: about an hour
  2. 2

    A price backed by real sales

    I pull recent comparable sales, pending deals and what’s competing with you right now, then adjust for what makes your home different. You get a pricing range with the reasoning behind it, not a number pulled from a website.

    You do: tell me about upgrades and quirksTakes: 2 to 3 days
  3. 3

    Prep that pays for itself

    Some fixes return more than they cost; most big remodels don’t. With a design-build perspective, I’ll tell you what to fix, what to leave, and what buyers will notice: paint, lighting, landscaping, small repairs, staging.

    You do: pick the list that fits your budgetTakes: 1 to 4 weeks
  4. 4

    Photos, video and launch

    Professional photos, drone and video, a listing that reads well, and a launch to the MLS, my email list and social channels at the same time, so the first weekend counts.

    You do: get the house photo-readyTakes: about a week
  5. 5

    Showings and offers

    I handle showings and open houses and tell you what buyers are saying. When offers come in, you see them side by side: price, financing strength, contingencies and timing, so the best offer is clear, not just the biggest number.

    You do: keep it show-ready, then chooseTakes: depends on the market
  6. 6

    Under contract

    The buyer’s inspection, any repair requests, the appraisal and their loan approval. I negotiate each one with you and my transaction coordinator keeps every deadline on track.

    You do: respond to requests, sign at escrowTakes: about 30 days
  7. 7

    Closing and your next move

    Escrow closes, the deed records and your proceeds arrive. If you’re buying next, we time it so you move once, not twice.

    You do: hand over the keysTakes: one good day

What’s my home worth?

Not a website guess. I’ll look at recent sales near you and send a pricing range with the reasoning, usually within two business days.

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No obligation, no spam. I’ll only use this to send your pricing range and follow up once.

Questions sellers ask first

Short answers. The long ones happen on the walkthrough.

Should I renovate before I sell?

Usually not a big remodel. Small, visible fixes such as paint, lighting, flooring touch-ups and curb appeal tend to pay off; large projects rarely return what they cost before a sale. I’ll give you a specific list for your house.

What does it cost to sell?

The main costs are brokerage compensation (agreed in writing and negotiable), Washington’s real estate excise tax, escrow and title fees, and paying off your mortgage. The net proceeds calculator gives you a rough number; I’ll give you a line-by-line estimate before you list.

Do I sell first or buy first?

It depends on your equity, your loan options and how much risk you’re comfortable with. Common paths are selling with a rent-back, buying with a sale contingency, or using a bridge loan. We’ll pick the one that fits on the first walkthrough.

How do you market a listing?

Professional photos, drone and video, a well-written MLS listing, and the same-day launch to my email list and social channels, plus open houses when they help.

Selling and buying at the same time?

See how buying works