MHRECO’s Seller’s Guide
1. Hire MH Real Estate Company, then Let’s Get Your Property Ready
Preparation is the most important stage of listing your property for sale. We’ll guide you through every step of what needs to happen and make sure that no detail gets overlooked.
Preparation includes the following:
Lots of cleaning, de-cluttering and improving curb appeal.
We’ll advise you on what renovations and improvements will yield the most bang for your buck.
We’ll coordinate inspections (general property, roof, pest, and/or underground storage tank) and necessary repairs.
We’ll coordinate cutting-edge, eye-catching marketing, including staging (as necessary), photography, video, and quality print materials.
We’ll research market conditions to help you determine the best pricing strategy.
2. Listing Disclosures
MHRECO utilizes an online platform to simplify the process of providing listing disclosures to interested buyers and their agents.
Outlined below are the most common disclosures for selling a standard single-family home in San Francisco and Livermore/Tri-Valley.
Documents - San Francisco
SF Energy and Water Conservation Ordinance Recorded Certificates
General Information (SF Disclosures and Disclaimers Advisory)
Water-conserving Plumbing Fixtures and Carbon Monoxide Detector Notice
Property Inspection Reports
Applicable to Condos
Miscellaneous Disclosures (not linked)
MLS Public Information Prepared by Listing Broker/Agent
Evidence of Insurance
Building/Floor Plan Sketch
Detailed List of Historic Repairs, Improvements, and Additions
Documents - Livermore/Tri-Valley
Water-conserving Plumbing Fixtures and Carbon Monoxide Detector Notice
Property Inspection Reports
Miscellaneous Disclosures (not linked)
MLS Public Information Prepared by Listing Broker/Agent
Evidence of Insurance
Building/Floor Plan Sketch
Square Footage and Lot Size
Detailed List of Historic Repairs, Improvements, and Additions
3. Marketing, Showings & Open Houses
We’ll list your home for sale on the MLS and all major online platforms, and we’ll create marketing materials that appeal to the widest possible audience. We work only with the best photographers and videographers, and we use the highest quality marketing materials.
We’ll hold private showings and open houses for the general public, as well as a brokers tour to allow agents to tour the property on behalf of their clients. We strive to make our open houses fun and welcoming with the finest snacks, drinks and attention to detail!
4. Reviewing Offers
We’ll meet with you to review offers and discuss potential counteroffers.
REALTORS use this Purchase Agreement to submit offers in San Francisco.
REALTORS use this Purchase Agreement in Livermore/Tri-Valley (and most of California).
5. Escrow
After we open escrow, we’ll order a title report and coordinate with you to schedule appraisals and inspections. If the Buyers make any additional requests for repairs and improvements based on the results of their inspections, we’ll negotiate hard for what’s in your best interest.
Outlined below are the major milestones you can expect in escrow, which usually lasts 21-45 days (assuming the Buyer is working with a lender):
Initial deposit: The Buyers will submit their good faith deposit within a few days after offer acceptance.
Inspections: Depending on the dynamics of your particular transaction, the Buyers may want to perform their own inspections.
Appraisal: The Buyer’s Agent will schedule the appraisal right away. The appraiser typically requires a few days to draft their report, then the Buyer’s lender will take another few days to review the report and finalize underwriting. Here is a sample appraisal report.
Final walk-through: A final visual inspection with the Buyers and their agent typically occurs within a couple days before closing.
6. Closing
The escrow company will coordinate signing with you, which can happen at their office or a convenient location for you with a mobile notary. We’ll obtain all closing documents as early as possible for you to review prior to closing day.
On closing day, you’ll sign documents. After the Buyers have signed documents and the County office has recorded the sale, we’ll notify you that the deal has officially closed!