Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty are sister
companies independently owned and operated by an individual broker.

What are the steps involved in selling a home?
Even if you've bought or sold a home before, this process can still be daunting. This page will help you better understand the many steps involved and how we work to tie them together.

Decide to Make a Move

1. List With Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty Sales Representative
   Selling you home is more than just a financial decision. It is an emotional one. That's why it's so important to choose the right real estate representative - one who's not just a "salesperson," but one who cares about you and your needs. In order to do this successfully, your full-service real estate representative must be:

• A Marketing Manager
• A Transaction Coordinator
• A Community Consultant
• A Property Specialist
• An Experienced Negotiator
• A Trusted Advisor
• A Real Estate Professional

   2.   Discuss Seller Representation with your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty Sales Associate

   3.    Establish Price and Time Frame
The real estate market is constantly fluctuating, so pricing and timing is not an exact science. Rather, it is a reasonable figure derived from a number of different components, such as:

• The status of the current real estate market
• The expertise and market knowledge of your real estate representative
• Lot size, size and condition of home
• Location and special amenities
• Selling and Listing prices of comparable homes
• A sophisticated real estate marketing plan
• Your level of motivation

5. Develop and Implement a Marketing Strategy
   Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty sales associate will develop a marketing plan to create excitement and exposure for your home. There are a number of different vehicles available to market your home including:

• Local Advertising
• National and International Advertising
• Relocation and Referral Services
• The Internet
• Signage
• Multi-List Service

6. An Offer is Submitted
   Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty sales agent will notify you when an offer is being made on your house and will review the sales agreement with you.
7. The Negotiation Process Begins
   Price is only one factor in the transaction, many other terms and conditions such as hand-money deposit, possession, financing, inspections and more must be addressed. Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty listing agent will be negotiating on your behalf to obtain the best price and terms for you.
8. The Offer is Accepted
9. Buyers Submit Loan Application
   Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty listing agent will maintain contact with the selling agent and apprise you of its status of the buyer's loan. The lender will send an appraiser to your home since a satisfactory appraisal is necessary for loan approval.
10. Home Inspections are Scheduled
    A home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and systems of the home. Most buyers require a home inspection as part of their sales agreement. We recommend that our sellers have the property inspected at the time of listing so that there are no surprises prior to closing.
11. Loan is Approved
12. Coordinate All Activities Required for Closing
    Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty Sales Associate will be in close touch with the selling agent and the closing company to make sure that all necessary documents and exhibits are collected. The settlement company will complete a title search to insure there are no liens or claims to the property.
13. Review Closing Documents
    Your Prudential Palms Realty/Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty Sales Agent will review the closing documents with you.
14. Finalize and Close Transaction
    Buyer and Seller will attend settlement (closing) at a predetermined time and location. All closing documents are signed, title is conveyed to Buyer, and Seller receives proceeds (if applicable).
15. Time to Move
    That wasn't that hard now was it!