why use the hive to represent you in the home selling process?
experienced: our team has years of real estate experience from new home builder sales to resale.
connected: we are full-time agents in the local real estate community with a vast network of buyers and sellers.
service with results: we provide step-by-step assistance, helping you sell your property for the highest possible price and under the best terms.
knowledgeable: we provide expert knowledge on all aspects of home buying and selling.
community building: we are dedicated to making the twin cities an equitable community for all.
the process
getting started
the first time we meet, we will discuss what your selling objectives are. this is a good time to ask questions, and we will give you an idea of what to expect during the selling process. we will discuss preliminary ideas for pricing and house preparations. we will provide you with a complete Comparative Marketing Analysis (CMA) for your property.
you're ready to sell your home
once you decide you are ready, we will review and sign a standard listing agreement. we will also complete all of the mandatory disclosure forms. we will arrange for any necessary inspections.
preparing home/property
before putting your home on the market, we want to ensure it is most attractive to potential buyers. knowing how to showcase and accentuate the best features of your home, without incurring unnecessary expense, is at the core of what we do. we will provide you with a detailed home preparation consultation and a selling tips sheet. as we walk through your property, we will discuss minor repairs, curb appeal tips, staging, and making your property feel welcoming to potential buyers. if staging is necessary, we will share some options based on your property.
determining list price
pricing your home competitively at the start will create more activity among brokers and buyers and lead to a more successful sale.
establishing the value and list price for your property involves researching and comparing similar properties and weighing factors including location, condition, amenities, and market conditions. we will arrive at a competitive price aimed at generating strong buyer activity.
marketing your home
understanding where buyers come from allows us to market your property competitively. creating excitement in the marketplace through consistent and aggressive marketing efforts and integrating online and offline efforts is key to a successful sale. our maximum exposure marketing plan includes: comprehensive internet marketing through our site, Realtor.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Yahoo.com and dozens others.
also, public open houses & brokers tours, yard signage, and property feature sheet; local newspaper ads; sales agent network; and customized property marketing. we will remain in constant communication with you and give you progress reports on showings and all activity.
our marketing team will curate a beautiful brochure with unique details about the property that will help buyers envision themselves making the home their own.
processing the sale & closing
the complexities of processing transactional documents will be made very easy for you through our continuous guidance and communication. we will review all offers and terms of each offer with you and negotiate on your behalf so that you obtain the highest possible price for your home while limiting your exposure and protecting your bests interests.
once your home is in escrow we will prepare all seller required disclosures and reports, attend appraisal with recent comparables to support your purchase price, and make sure all contingencies and repair requests are removed in a timely manner per the contract. communication between us is imperative and we can assure you that you will be informed every step of the way.
close of escrow
congratulations, you have now sold your home! we will provide you with helpful moving hints and also be there to answer any questions. we are always available to help you should a question arise after the close of escrow and we want to ensure that you are 100% satisfied.