Seller's Guide

Want spectacular service? Look no further. Our knowledge, experience, and ability serves one main purpose- Selling your property for the highest price possible in the shortest time. When you choose Reda Akbil Team, you choose a team of agents committed to supporting our clients’ goals 100%. It is our promise that you will always feel you are getting the attention and respect you deserve. We will never tell you what to do; we pledge to give you the tools you need to make informed decisions, and we
are happy to help you make those decisions any way we can.

01

Let’s Talk

Meet with us to discuss your plans and goals, trends in the current marketplace, and assess  your property’s qualities and characteristics. We will analyze comparable property sales, assess the competition, work with you to determine pricing strategy, and outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible  result for you as a seller. 

02

Setting the Stage

From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, We will help you ensure that the property is visually ready for  showing. 
We will schedule a professional photo and video shoot,  commission an illustrative floor plan, and prepare a listing description. 

03

Going Live

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/Active listing- The listing is broadcast on Compass.com and sent across our 100+ partner sites for the duration of the selling process. 

04

Spreading the Word 

Our marketing team produces beautiful print collateral to strategically showcase your property and send it to our large database of realtors with buyers. 
We will develop and execute an intelligent, effective targeted paid marketing plan in relevant publications  and social media.

05

Making Connections

We continuously leverage professional contacts and the Compass Network Tool to find ideal buyer brokers. Open houses are hosted for both brokers and clients on an ongoing basis.

06

Building a Strategy

Our marketing team produces beautiful print collateral to strategically showcase your property and send it to our large database of realtors with buyers. 
We will develop and execute an intelligent, effective targeted paid marketing plan in relevant publications  and social media.

07

Communication

We will provide you with regular feedback and will keep you updated with continuous traffic metrics and information from the market.

08

Negotiations

Once we receive an offer,We will contact you to review the terms of the offer and analyze the pros and cons. Together you will decide how to respond to the buyer in one of several ways: by accepting the offer, rejecting the offer, or making a counter offer.

09

Escrow

Once a contract has been agreed to and signed by all parties, an escrow will be opened and the buyer’s contingency period will begin. Timelines for the completion of buyer and seller responsibilities will be listed in the purchase contract and adhered to in the escrow. We will keep a close eye on the timelines and ensure that you are in compliance with your responsibilities, while also holding the buyer’s side to task to keep the process moving.

10

Closing

We will monitor and coordinate all the details necessary to get you to the finish line. Once the buyer has performed their inspections, removed their contingencies, andthe loan (if any) is ready to fund,

We will arrange the final walk-through. At or near this time the escrow will close, payment will bemade, and the keys will be handed over to the buyer.

Appraisal 

Assessment of the property’s market value, for the purpose of obtaining a mortgage and performed by a licensed appraiser. 

Assessed Value 

Value placed upon property for property tax purposes by the Tax Collector. Closing Costs Expenses incidental to a sale of real estate, such as loan fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and escrow fees. 

Closing Statement

The statement which lists the financial settlement between Buyer and Seller, and the costs each must pay. 

Contingency 

Certain criteria that have to be met in order to finalize the sale.

Conventional Mortgage 

A mortgage or Deed of Trust not obtained under a government insured program such as FHA or VA.

Credit 

Money given to a buyer from a seller through escrow at closing.

Escrow 

A neutral third party that handles the transfer of any money during the sale of a home from initial deposit to final funding and closing.

Earnest Money Deposit 

Buyers in California usually deposit 3% of the purchase price to show that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home. It is usually refundable in the event a contingency in the sales contract cannot be met.

Fixed Rate Mortgage 

A loan on which the interest rate and monthly payment do not change.

Home Warranty 

A policy that covers certain repairs (e.g. plumbing/heating) of a newly purchased home for a period of time, typically one-year. 

Preliminary Title Report

A report showing the condition of title before a sale or loan transaction. After completion of the transaction, a new title insurance policy will be issued. 

Recording Fees 

Money paid to the lender for recording a home sale with the local authorities, thereby making it part of the public records.

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Reda Akbil Team

Pennsylvania Real Estate Agents

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M: (267) 205-1369

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