The Home-Selling Process, Step by Step
The selling process in order, so you know what to expect at each stage and where the real decisions happen.
Prepare, price, and launch
We start with a pricing analysis on the live comps, then a short prep plan (the items worth doing), professional photography, and a launch that puts your home in front of the active buyer pool. The first week or two of activity tells us whether the price and presentation are landing.
Offers through closing
When offers come in, we evaluate them on more than price: financing strength, contingencies, and timing all matter. Once under contract, we manage the buyer's inspection and BINSR, the appraisal, and the path to closing. I keep the deadlines and the negotiation on track so your net is protected to the end.
Live MLS search
See what is on the market in the Valley
Search live ARMLS listings in the Valley with the full map and filters, or tell me your criteria and I will set up automatic alerts so new matches reach you the moment they hit the market.
Written by
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker, Howe Realty. AZ License BR540940000. 24 years in Phoenix Valley residential real estate.
I am a full-time Valley broker, not a call center. If anything here raised a question about your own move, ask me and you get a straight answer from the person who wrote this, every time.
Common questions
- How fast will my home sell?
- It depends on price, condition, and the current market in your area. A well-priced, well-presented home draws activity quickly. Ask me for current days-on-market in your neighborhood and I will pull it live.
- Should I accept the highest offer?
- Not always. The strongest offer accounts for financing, contingencies, and timing, not just the top-line price. I help you read the whole picture so the deal actually closes.
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