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🏡 Seller FAQ – What You Need to Know
1. How long will it take to sell my home?
This depends on the market, pricing, condition, and location. In most cases, we aim to get strong activity in the first 2–3 weeks. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
2. What’s included in your marketing plan?
Great question! Here is a link to our website listing our high level services: Seller Services
3. Do I need to make repairs or upgrades before listing?
Not always. We will advise on any minor changes that offer a high return (like paint, landscaping, or lighting). Major renovations usually aren’t necessary unless they’ll significantly increase your selling price. Here is a link to our preferred vendors: Red Sash Vendors
4. Can I still live in my home while it’s for sale?
Yes, absolutely! Just know that we’ll need to keep it showing-ready—clean, decluttered, and accessible. We will give you plenty of notice before any showings. We use the ShowingTime app where you'll receive text notifications for showing requests. Simply respond as they come in. The software also makes it easy to collect feedback from buyer's agents after each showing, keeping us all in the loop.
5. What happens after we receive an offer?
Once an offer comes in, I’ll review it with you in detail: price, financing, contingencies, and timelines. You can accept, counter, or reject the offer. I’ll negotiate on your behalf to get you the best terms.
6. How much will I make from the sale?
I’ll provide you with a net sheet that breaks down your estimated proceeds after fees, taxes, and payoff amounts. This gives you a clear picture of your bottom line.
7. What are the typical closing costs?
As a seller in Florida, you’ll typically pay:
• Title insurance
• Realtor commissions
• Doc stamps on the deed
• Any outstanding liens or prorated taxes
We’ll go over everything so there are no surprises!
• Title insurance
• Realtor commissions
• Doc stamps on the deed
• Any outstanding liens or prorated taxes
We’ll go over everything so there are no surprises!
8. What if I get multiple offers?
Lucky you! I’ll help you evaluate not just the price, but the strength of each offer (financing, contingencies, timeline) to make the smartest choice.
9. How long does it take to close once I accept an offer?
Most closings happen within 30–45 days. During this time, buyers will conduct inspections, finalize their loan, and the title company will prepare for transfer.
10. How do I stay in the loop?
You’ll receive weekly updates, feedback from showings, and access to a shared Google Drive with all your marketing materials, documents, and activity logs. You’ll never feel in the dark!
11. Should I expect to get feedback from showings?
We definitely try to get it for you—and we know how important it is. Our team takes extra steps to collect feedback by calling, texting, and emailing agents, and we even created a custom feedback survey that stands out from what most agents use.
But here’s the truth: sometimes we don’t get any response at all, no matter how proactive we are. It’s one of the biggest challenges in real estate, and we know how frustrating that can be. That’s why we wrote a short blog about it:
👉 The Challenges of Obtaining Feedback – A Listing Agent’s Perspective
Rest assured—we’re doing more than most to keep you in the loop, and if we do get feedback, you’ll be the first to know. Absolutely! Here’s a Seller FAQ that you can include in your Google Drive folder, handouts, or email templates. It’s written in a friendly, informative tone that makes the process easier to understand and builds trust.
But here’s the truth: sometimes we don’t get any response at all, no matter how proactive we are. It’s one of the biggest challenges in real estate, and we know how frustrating that can be. That’s why we wrote a short blog about it:
👉 The Challenges of Obtaining Feedback – A Listing Agent’s Perspective
Rest assured—we’re doing more than most to keep you in the loop, and if we do get feedback, you’ll be the first to know. Absolutely! Here’s a Seller FAQ that you can include in your Google Drive folder, handouts, or email templates. It’s written in a friendly, informative tone that makes the process easier to understand and builds trust.
12. When I have a showing scheduled, do agents ever show up late or not at all?
Unfortunately, yes—this does happen more than we’d like.
Many buyer agents are showing multiple homes in one day (sometimes 8–10!), and delays can easily snowball, causing them to arrive late or occasionally miss a showing altogether. We include clear instructions asking agents to notify us if they’re running behind so we can update you in real time.
As for no-shows—they do happen occasionally, though it’s not the norm. We understand how frustrating it can be to prep the home only for no one to walk through the door. While we do everything we can to minimize these inconveniences, some parts of the process are out of our control.
Rest assured, we’re proactive in our communication and always advocating for a smooth, respectful experience for you.
Many buyer agents are showing multiple homes in one day (sometimes 8–10!), and delays can easily snowball, causing them to arrive late or occasionally miss a showing altogether. We include clear instructions asking agents to notify us if they’re running behind so we can update you in real time.
As for no-shows—they do happen occasionally, though it’s not the norm. We understand how frustrating it can be to prep the home only for no one to walk through the door. While we do everything we can to minimize these inconveniences, some parts of the process are out of our control.
Rest assured, we’re proactive in our communication and always advocating for a smooth, respectful experience for you.
13. Will we have to fix everything on the buyer’s repair request?
Not necessarily. Once we receive a repair request, we’ll review it together and decide what makes sense to address. Every situation is different, and many items are negotiable.
That said, we highly recommend addressing any unsatisfactory items listed in a 4-Point Inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC). In Florida, buyers often need this report to secure homeowners insurance—and if anything is flagged as deficient, the insurance company may deny coverage until it’s fixed. That could delay or even cancel the sale.
That said, we highly recommend addressing any unsatisfactory items listed in a 4-Point Inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC). In Florida, buyers often need this report to secure homeowners insurance—and if anything is flagged as deficient, the insurance company may deny coverage until it’s fixed. That could delay or even cancel the sale.
14. What happens after the inspection?
Once the inspection is complete and any repairs have been negotiated, the next major step is the appraisal.
At this point, the buyer’s lender will order the appraisal—and here’s the tricky part: we have no control over who the appraiser is or when they come. Once it’s ordered, we wait for the appraiser to reach out to schedule a visit to your home.
After the appraisal is conducted, it typically takes up to a week for the written report to be submitted. We’ll keep you informed as soon as we know the appointment has been scheduled and once results are in.
Our team is here to monitor the process and keep communication flowing, but this step is completely handled by the lender and their third-party appraiser.
At this point, the buyer’s lender will order the appraisal—and here’s the tricky part: we have no control over who the appraiser is or when they come. Once it’s ordered, we wait for the appraiser to reach out to schedule a visit to your home.
After the appraisal is conducted, it typically takes up to a week for the written report to be submitted. We’ll keep you informed as soon as we know the appointment has been scheduled and once results are in.
Our team is here to monitor the process and keep communication flowing, but this step is completely handled by the lender and their third-party appraiser.
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