Selling your home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. When the process is clear, each step builds on the last with purpose. This selling process timeline shows exactly what happens from the initial consultation to closing day, so you always know what’s coming and how your home moves forward.
Home Seller Consultation
The process begins with a detailed consultation focused on your goals, timing, and expectations. During this step, your home’s features and upgrades are reviewed, market comparisons are analyzed, and a pricing strategy is discussed. We also outline the preparation and marketing plan and formalize representation so everything starts with clarity and alignment.
Preparing the Home for Market
Before your home goes live, key preparation happens behind the scenes. Professional photography is scheduled, marketing materials are created, and required documents are gathered, including HOA information if applicable. Your listing is also shared internally within the brokerage network to build early awareness.
Listing Goes Live
Once the home is ready, it officially hits the market. The listing is added to the MLS, featured on brokerage and real estate search websites, and distributed to buyers actively searching for homes like yours. This step is all about exposure and generating immediate interest.
Marketing & Showings
With the listing live, active marketing begins. Showings are scheduled and coordinated, open houses are promoted, and outreach is made to agent networks. Feedback from buyers and agents is collected and reviewed to help guide strategy and ensure the home stays competitive.
Offer Received
When an offer is submitted, it’s carefully reviewed to understand both the terms and the financial outcome. Buyer qualifications are evaluated, contingencies are analyzed, and estimated net proceeds are prepared. This step ensures you understand not just the offer price, but what the offer truly means for you.
Negotiation & Contract Acceptance
Negotiations may involve counteroffers, concession discussions, or timeline adjustments. Once agreeable terms are reached, the contract is accepted and the transaction becomes official. Earnest money is deposited, deadlines are confirmed, and seller responsibilities are clearly outlined.
Inspections & Repair Negotiations
After the contract is accepted, inspections are scheduled. Inspection reports are reviewed, repair requests are negotiated, and any agreed-upon repairs are completed. Once this phase is resolved, inspection contingencies are removed and the deal continues forward.
Appraisal
If the buyer is financing the purchase, an appraisal is ordered. Market data and comparable sales are communicated to support the agreed price. This step ensures the property value aligns with the buyer’s loan requirements.
Loan Approval & Title Review
While the loan moves toward approval, title work is completed. Surveys are reviewed if needed, payoff and HOA documents are verified, and ownership records are checked to ensure there are no liens or deed restrictions. These steps protect both sides of the transaction.
Review Closing Disclosure
Before closing day, the final numbers are reviewed. Closing costs, seller concessions, and net proceeds are confirmed so you know exactly what to expect financially. This step eliminates surprises and ensures full transparency.
Final Walk-Through & Closing Prep
As closing approaches, a final walk-through is completed to confirm the home’s condition. Utilities are scheduled for final readings, documents are cross-checked with the buyer’s agent, and the closing appointment is finalized.
Closing Day
On closing day, identification is verified, funds are wired securely, and documents are signed. Once everything is recorded, ownership transfers and keys are exchanged. The sale is complete.
Move Out
With closing complete, you transition into your next chapter. Belongings are moved, the property is delivered as agreed, and the process concludes knowing each step was handled with care and precision.
