What's your home really worth?
Most of what you hear about the market is national averages. But Salt Lake County values differ from Davis or Utah County, and from city to city and neighborhood to neighborhood. Your market is your neighborhood, and how we present your home can change its value.
A ballpark number isn't a market analysis
Free in-home consultation and market analysis
If you want a clear picture of your home's market value, you need an in-person consultation at your home. We won't show up with pre-pulled comps or a listing contract. This isn't a sales presentation. It's a chance to talk through your options and how to get “better than hoped for” results for your family.
How can someone price your home before they've seen it? We can't determine maximum value until we know the product we're selling.
Why online estimates miss the mark
In Utah, sale prices aren't public record, and the MLS limits sold-price data to its members (licensed agents and appraisers), so sites like Zillow have to estimate, and their estimates are often off.
They also can't see your updates, your layout or the condition of your home. That's why we'd rather see it in person before talking numbers.
“Throughout the process he has always given great advice. One aspect I noticed that was most valuable to me was his responsiveness. He is always on top of things and ahead of the game. I will continue to refer others to Jeff because I trust him.”Bryan Thayer, Seller
Individual experiences vary.
You have questions about selling. We have answers.
A professional in your corner can help you price, prepare, market and negotiate, so you can sell on your timeline and net as much as the market allows, whether you plan to sell now or in a year or two.
What am I required to disclose about my house to a buyer?
Sellers must disclose material facts about the property, meaning anything that could affect the sale price or influence a buyer's decision. A fact that is material to one buyer may not concern another. Generally you only need to disclose information within your personal knowledge. If you're unsure, ask yourself whether you'd want to know if you were the buyer. If yes, disclose it. It could save you a lot of trouble down the line.
How do I best time the sale of my home with buying my next one?
This comes down to negotiation. Most people need to close on their current home before they can be approved for the next one, so it's best to find a buyer for your existing home first.
Once you have an acceptable offer, we can negotiate a flexible settlement deadline, for example: "Settlement shall take place between January 30th and February 28th, the exact date to be decided by the Seller with 3 days written notice." That creates time to find your next home and coordinate a simultaneous close, so you can move from one house to the next without a temporary place in between.
My house needs repairs. Do I need to fix everything before I sell?
It depends. If you want to maximize full retail value, you'll want to attract qualified buyers. If a buyer is making a repair list as they walk through, you'll likely net less than if you'd completed the repairs before listing. We're happy to walk through your home and give an unbiased opinion.
If you're selling to avoid foreclosure, we'd advise you not to make repairs. In that case you're selling the home as-is, and we'll help you determine that price and negotiate with your lenders. See our foreclosure help page.
With so much information online, how do I find what my home may sell for?
No automated website can accurately value your home. There are too many variables. The right list price combines two things:
- Recently sold properties similar in age, style, area, size and condition.
- What's currently active on the market, your competition.
When you list, either your competition helps you sell your home, or you help them sell theirs. Let us prepare a free market analysis of your home (an opinion of market value, not an appraisal).
Set up your free home consultation.
You'll appreciate how differently we do business from most Realtors.
Questions? We have answers.
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