Sellers -our Process

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The Sales Process

1) While there are many types of inspections, we suggest having a whole home pre-listing inspection done, it's not required, but suggested. Read our inspection information under the "What you do" drop down menu and read why we think a whole home pre-listing inspection benefits both the Seller and Buyer. Furthermore, there is a list of some of the inspectors that have done work in the area in the past under the "About us" dropdown menu and under the "sales vendors" menu.

2) A flurry of paperwork will come your way for electronic signature – We like to send them in 3 packets a) informational documents, these are not documents you are agreeing to but only initialing you have received them. b) A listing agreement, This is a binding contract between you and Atomic Realty, it sets out all the duties, expectations and responsibilities of the Seller and Atomic Realty. c) Miscellaneous disclosures, HOA information and FIRPTA documents. 

Don’t worry we will take care of which documents you need, however, be aware they are coming to you for signature. Documents will come to you for review or signature throughout the process.

3) If your property is in a Trust or you have a Power of Attorney don't pack those documents away as the title company will likely need them to close. If you have a Power of Attorney the title company will need it as well, most likely the original. Having both of these in an electronic format will also be helpful.

4) Review and sign the listing documents. Always review documents before signing them. If you have any questions about them contact us and we can explain any part of them.

5) Once you have signed the listing documents, we will schedule a time to take pictures, create a virtual 3D walkthrough, and collect the $599 non-refundable listing transaction engagement fee.

6) We will begin marketing your home - You can see a list of what we do on the AtomicRealty.net website under our “Choose your Broker” drop down menu or under our "Pricing" dropdown menu and our "our prices" tab and our "what to expect" buttons,

7) While some areas and some homes are more challenging than others to sell, generally if your is "priced right" you should expect about 6-8 weeks from the acceptance until “close” and move out. If there have been no offers after three weeks we should discuss and you should consider a price reduction. Generally you should expect about 1 week to start the listing paperwork, edit photos, and get the listing on the MLS, Zillow, etc.

8) Once you are under a contract to purchase you need to schedule your move - Don’t cut it too close, moving companies often have logistical issues such as delays or lack of equipment. The cost of a few extra nights in a hotel is well worth not being frazzled over the movers showing up.

9) Often people are moving and are not taking some or all of their "stuff" and want us to dispose of it after they are gone. We can work with you on accomplishing this. While Atomic Realty does not sell personal property, we stick to what we are good at - selling homes, we will work with any estate sale company, "clean out" company, donation company, or home cleaners you have hired and you can be gone.

10) Closing: You can choose to sign documents a few days before the closing, sign documents the day of closing, or have the documents overnighted to you, with so many options you do have flexibility as to when you leave the area, but it is important to have planned for this. We will work with you and the title company on this step. 

11) If you have any home warranties that are transferable to the Buyer, be kind and have those warranties ready to transfer.

12) Contact your bank on or before closing. If you have a loan the bank has escrowed your money to pay future taxes and insurance. Make sure they are sending your escrowed money to the correct address or account.

13) While we always recommend paying your payment on your due date and your bank should eventually refund you any overpayment, If your closing date is during your “grace period” you could consider holding off making the payment. The risk of this is if you don’t close on time you may incur a late payment penalty.

14) Make sure your homeowner’s insurance company has your new address. Cancel the day after closing and have the insurance company send you a refund for the remainder of the year’s insurance.

15) Make sure you have your utilities /HOA changed to the buyer's name.

16) The day the Buyer closes and funds the transaction is generally the day you provide the keys for access to the house. Make sure you give us all the keys prior to closing or bring all the keys to the title company to hold for the buyer. Don't leave a key with a friend or neighbor. While probably a good person, how comfortable would you feel if some random neighbor, who you don’t know, had keys to your new home?

17) While it is your home and transaction, Atomic Realty strongly suggests Seller’s not granting access or early move in to Buyers and Buyers not allowing the Seller to stay a few days after the closing. Both of these scenarios can result in serious “heartburn”.

08/12/24