{"id":9,"date":"2026-11-05T21:09:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eteamre.site\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-11-06T16:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:13:57","slug":"thinking-of-selling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eteamre.site\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- The Elliott Team: Thinking of Selling guide. 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20px;background:var(--red);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border:1.5px solid var(--red)}\n#et-sell a.et-btn.et-ghost{background:transparent;border-color:#fff;color:#fff}\n#et-sell .et-fine{font-size:.8rem;opacity:.6;margin-top:10px}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#et-sell *{transition:none!important}}\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"et-sell\">\n<div class=\"et-hero\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">A seller&#8217;s guide from The Elliott Team<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-h1\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"1\">Thinking of selling?<\/div>\n<p>Thanks for scanning. Here&#8217;s a short, plain-English look at how selling works, what it costs, and what you can do now to get top dollar. Whenever you&#8217;re ready, I&#8217;d love to talk it through with you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-sig\">\u2014 Trevor Elliott, REALTOR\u00ae \u00b7 CRS, GRI<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-jump\"><a href=\"#et-steps\">Next steps<\/a><a href=\"#et-costs\">Costs<\/a><a href=\"#et-buyers\">What buyers want<\/a><a href=\"#et-prep\">Prep checklist<\/a><a href=\"#et-faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-steps\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">Your next steps<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">From first chat to closing day<\/h2>\n<p class=\"et-lede\">Most sales close 30 to 45 days after you accept an offer. Here&#8217;s the whole path.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-clock\">\n<div class=\"et-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"et-marks\">\n<div><b>Day 0<\/b>Offer accepted<\/div>\n<div><b>Inspection period<\/b>Inspections &amp; appraisal<\/div>\n<div><b>Days 30\u201345<\/b>Closing<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ol class=\"et-steps\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Let&#8217;s talk<\/h3>\n<p>We sit down, walk your home, and talk about your goals and timing. Once we agree to work together, I represent you as your fiduciary: your interests become my interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Price it right<\/h3>\n<p>I study recent comparable sales to find your home&#8217;s true market value, including the updates and features online estimates can&#8217;t see. Homes priced right from day one sell fastest and for the most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Get it ready<\/h3>\n<p>Small fixes, a deep clean and less clutter help buyers picture themselves living there. Use the <a href=\"#et-prep\">prep checklist<\/a> below to get a head start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">List &amp; show<\/h3>\n<p>Your home goes live with professional marketing. Showings can come with short notice, so keep it tidy, and plan for your pets and valuables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Review offers<\/h3>\n<p>We compare price and terms together. With multiple offers, buyers may use an escalation clause, or we may ask for &#8220;highest and best,&#8221; and some will pay well over list price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">6<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Inspections &amp; appraisal<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"et-tag\">Buyer pays<\/span>Most buyers get a whole-home inspection (about $450), which includes pest and dry rot. Older homes may get a sewer scope. Nearly anything found can be repaired, and we negotiate fixes together. The lender&#8217;s appraisal confirms value; about 9 times out of 10 a home appraises, and if it doesn&#8217;t, there are solutions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et-tag\">Seller pays<\/span>If your home has a well, Oregon law requires a well water test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">7<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Sign at escrow<\/h3>\n<p>A few days before closing, you sign your paperwork with the escrow company. It takes about an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"et-num\">8<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-body\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Close &amp; hand over keys<\/h3>\n<p>Keys go to the buyer once their loan documents are signed, funds arrive, and the deed is recorded with the county. We&#8217;ll agree on your move-out timing up front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-costs\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">What it costs<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">Your closing costs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"et-lede\">Before you list, I&#8217;ll give you a Net Sheet that estimates what you&#8217;ll walk away with.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-costs\">\n<div><b>Commissions<\/b><small>Listing commission, plus buyer&#8217;s agent compensation as agreed.<\/small><\/div>\n<div><b>Title insurance<\/b><small>Required of sellers in Oregon to give the buyer a clear title policy. A set fee based on sale price.<\/small><\/div>\n<div><b>Half the escrow fee<\/b><small>The buyer pays the other half.<\/small><\/div>\n<div><b>Small fees<\/b><small>Document preparation, government lien search and recording fees.<\/small><\/div>\n<div><b>No cash needed at closing<\/b><small>These costs come out of your sale proceeds.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-buyers\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">2026 buyer trends<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">What today&#8217;s buyers want<\/h2>\n<p class=\"et-lede\">Show off these features if your home has them. They&#8217;re what buyers are searching for right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-trends\">\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Room to spread out<\/h3>\n<p>Extra rooms for a home office, gym or hobby space. Stage a spare room for a clear purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Outdoor living<\/h3>\n<p>Patios, decks and usable yards rank high. A tidy, furnished patio sells the lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Light &amp; wellness<\/h3>\n<p>Natural light, fresh air and better air filtration. Open the blinds and swap dim bulbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Smart home features<\/h3>\n<p>Smart thermostats, lighting and security. Make sure they work and leave the manuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Long-term value<\/h3>\n<p>Energy efficiency and durable updates matter to cost-conscious buyers. Gather receipts for recent work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-trend\">\n<h3 class=\"et-h3\">Flexible living<\/h3>\n<p>Some buyers combine households to afford a home. Flexible layouts and extra suites stand out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-prep\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">Prep checklist<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">Get it market-ready<\/h2>\n<p class=\"et-lede\">Look at your home through a buyer&#8217;s eyes. Tidy up, clean up, patch up, then add a finishing touch. Check items off as you go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-progress\" id=\"et-progress\" hidden><span id=\"et-pcount\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"et-pbar\"><i id=\"et-pbar\"><\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details class=\"et-room\" open>\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Exterior<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"0\">6 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-0\"> <span>Mow, edge and trim shrubs back from the house<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-1\"> <span>Rake leaves, pull weeds, clear dead plants<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-2\"> <span>Sweep walks and driveway; wash windows inside and out<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-3\"> <span>Repair gutters, fencing, siding or cracked concrete<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-4\"> <span>Add fresh mulch, a potted plant and a new doormat<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-0-5\"> <span>Update house numbers if they look tired<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Kitchen<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"1\">5 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-1-0\"> <span>Clear countertops of gadgets, mail and papers<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-1-1\"> <span>Clear the fridge door of photos and magnets<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-1-2\"> <span>Clean appliances inside and out; wipe cabinets<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-1-3\"> <span>Fix leaky faucets and sticky drawers or doors<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-1-4\"> <span>Patch and paint walls if needed<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Bathrooms<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"2\">5 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-2-0\"> <span>Clear counters and organize cabinets and linen closets<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-2-1\"> <span>Scrub tubs, showers and toilets; make sure they&#x27;re mold-free<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-2-2\"> <span>Re-caulk and re-grout tile where needed<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-2-3\"> <span>Fix any drips or running toilets<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-2-4\"> <span>Add fresh towels and a new shower curtain<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Living areas<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"3\">5 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-3-0\"> <span>Remove piles of papers and magazines<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-3-1\"> <span>Store extra or worn furniture to open up the room<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-3-2\"> <span>Clean carpets and floors; dust and polish<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-3-3\"> <span>Replace burned-out bulbs; add lamps to dark rooms<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-3-4\"> <span>Patch and paint walls and ceilings if needed<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Bedrooms<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"4\">4 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-4-0\"> <span>Store extra toys and straighten play areas<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-4-1\"> <span>Move seasonal clothes out to open up closets<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-4-2\"> <span>Hang up clothes; make beds with simple bedding<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-4-3\"> <span>Clean carpets and wash window coverings<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Garage &amp; storage<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"5\">4 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-5-0\"> <span>Organize laundry area, workshop and garden gear<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-5-1\"> <span>Box up, donate or toss what you don&#x27;t need<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-5-2\"> <span>Sweep floors and clear cobwebs<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-5-3\"> <span>Confirm furnace, A\/C and water heater are working<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-room\">\n<summary><span class=\"et-h3\">Before each showing<\/span><span class=\"et-count\" data-room=\"6\">5 items<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"et-items\"><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-6-0\"> <span>Pick up after pets and clear toys and tools outside<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-6-1\"> <span>Open curtains for daytime, turn on lights for evening<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-6-2\"> <span>Open a window to freshen the air<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-6-3\"> <span>Quick tidy of every room<\/span><\/label><label class=\"et-item\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et-c-6-4\"> <span>Put away valuables and medications<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<p class=\"et-quote\"><b>Remember:<\/b> a can of paint costs about $20, but on the wall it can be worth $1,000 to a buyer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-know\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">Good to know<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">Before you list<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"et-know\">\n<li>Homes priced right sell quickly. The longer a home sits, the lower it tends to sell.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple offers happen, and some buyers pay $25,000 or more over list price.<\/li>\n<li>Almost anything found in an inspection can be repaired or replaced.<\/li>\n<li>Buyer&#8217;s agents may call to show your home while parked out front.<\/li>\n<li>Showings mean open doors and foot traffic. Secure pets and put away valuables.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes closings slip a few days. We&#8217;ll build in a plan for that.<\/li>\n<li>Most people sell every 7 to 10 years, so well-meaning advice from friends may not reflect today&#8217;s market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-sec\" id=\"et-faq\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">Questions sellers ask<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div>\n<details class=\"et-faq\">\n<summary>What do title and escrow do?<\/summary>\n<p>Escrow is a neutral third party that holds funds and carries out what the buyer and seller agreed. Title confirms the property is free of liens, judgments and other claims, and issues the title insurance policy you provide to the buyer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-faq\">\n<summary>Is my Zestimate accurate?<\/summary>\n<p>Zillow is a great search tool, but its Zestimate is built from tax records and public data. It can miss square footage and can&#8217;t account for your lot, special features or recent updates. A comparative market analysis gives a much truer number.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-faq\">\n<summary>What if the home doesn&#8217;t appraise?<\/summary>\n<p>It&#8217;s uncommon. When it happens, we have options, such as renegotiating price, the buyer covering the gap, or challenging the appraisal with better comparables.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-faq\">\n<summary>What about lead, radon, mold or other hazards?<\/summary>\n<p>Oregon REALTORS\u00ae publishes a Home Seller Advisory that covers these topics: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonrealtors.org\/protect\/buyer-seller-advisories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oregonrealtors.org advisories<\/a>. I&#8217;ll walk you through your disclosure form too.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"et-faq\">\n<summary>When do I need to move out?<\/summary>\n<p>That&#8217;s part of the deal we negotiate. Most sellers move by closing, but options like a short rent-back can sometimes be arranged.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-contact\">\n<div class=\"et-wrap\">\n<div class=\"et-eyebrow\">Ready when you are<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"et-h2\">Let&#8217;s talk about your home<\/h2>\n<p>No pressure, no obligation. I&#8217;ll share what homes like yours are selling for and what I&#8217;d suggest doing first.<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-card\">\n<div class=\"et-name\">Trevor Elliott, REALTOR\u00ae<\/div>\n<div>The Elliott Team \u00b7 HomeSmart Realty Group<\/div>\n<div>503-602-1039 \u00b7 trevor@eteamre.com<\/div>\n<div class=\"et-btns\">\n      <a class=\"et-btn\" href=\"tel:+15036021039\">Call 503-602-1039<\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"et-btn et-ghost\" href=\"sms:+15036021039\">Text me<\/a><br \/>\n      <a class=\"et-btn et-ghost\" href=\"mailto:trevor@eteamre.com?subject=Thinking%20of%20selling\">Email me<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"et-fine\">Costs, timelines and inspection prices are typical estimates and vary by property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n(function(){\n  var root=document.getElementById(\"et-sell\"); if(!root) return;\n  var KEY=\"elliott-seller-checklist\", saved={};\n  try{saved=JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(KEY)||\"{}\");}catch(e){}\n  var boxes=root.querySelectorAll('.et-item input');\n  function update(){\n    var done=0;\n    root.querySelectorAll('.et-room').forEach(function(room){\n      var all=room.querySelectorAll('input'), n=0;\n      all.forEach(function(c){ if(c.checked) n++; });\n      done+=n;\n      room.querySelector('.et-count').textContent=n+\"\/\"+all.length;\n    });\n    document.getElementById(\"et-pcount\").textContent=done+\" of \"+boxes.length+\" done\";\n    document.getElementById(\"et-pbar\").style.width=(done\/boxes.length*100)+\"%\";\n  }\n  boxes.forEach(function(c){\n    c.checked=!!saved[c.id];\n    c.addEventListener(\"change\",function(){ saved[c.id]=c.checked; try{localStorage.setItem(KEY,JSON.stringify(saved));}catch(e){} update(); });\n  });\n  document.getElementById(\"et-progress\").hidden=false;\n  update();\n})();\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"RealEstateAgent\",\"name\":\"The Elliott Team at HomeSmart Realty Group\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/eteamre.com\",\"telephone\":\"+1-503-602-1039\",\"email\":\"trevor@eteamre.com\",\"employee\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Trevor Elliott\",\"jobTitle\":\"REALTOR\u00ae\"},\"areaServed\":[\"Salem, OR\",\"West Salem, OR\",\"Keizer, OR\",\"Silverton, OR\",\"Albany, OR\",\"Woodburn, OR\",\"Dallas, OR\",\"Monmouth, OR\",\"Willamette Valley\"],\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"addressLocality\":\"Salem\",\"addressRegion\":\"OR\",\"addressCountry\":\"US\"}}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A seller&#8217;s guide from The Elliott Team Thinking of selling? 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