Sandy Izett & Jack Knauer, Your Whidbey Island Realtors. Experience the Dalton Difference!

You've seen them before...FSBO's, or For Sale By Owner. You've been thinking about selling your property on your own and maybe saving a little bit of your money. After all, why not, you've worked hard for it and you deserve to get as much as you can for your property.

The question is, is this the right road for you to take? We would like to give you the information you need to make an educated decision as to whether you should or shouldn't jump in and represent yourself in the real estate market.

Due to the complexity of some transactions as well as the propensity of many people to bring a lawsuit if they feel they were financially or otherwise damaged, it is most likely in your best interest that you have an experienced, trained and professional Real Estate agent working for you, to protect you and your interests. That's where we can help. Following is only a partial list of items that are involved in most real estate transactions.

Determining the correct market value of your home
Preparing your property for showing
Signage
Advertising: Where, When, How and How Much?
Handling and returning phone calls from prospective buyers
Scheduling showings
Security for you and your family during showings
Handling "Lookey Loos" and Drop-ins
Having all the correct blank forms and paperwork
Required Seller Disclosure Forms
Current knowledge of Real Estate Laws
Legal descriptions and Plat Maps
Knowing where and when to seek legal advice
Determining if the buyer is financially able to purchase your property or if they're just wasting your time
Interpreting offers, terms and conditions
Negotiating
Handling Earnest Money
Protecting your interest while not offending the buyer
Drafting legal counter offers
Drafting "safe" addendums
Arranging for all inspections required of seller
Opening house for all inspections etc.
Negotiating buyers requests for work or repairs to be done.
Verifying all contingencies are done correctly and satisfied on time
Opening Title and Escrow
Handling problems when things start to go wrong and most importantly:
Helping you keep your sanity during the entire process!

This is not intended to be a complete list but these are items and situations that typically occur during transactions. Doesn't it make sense to have the help of a professional when selling? Contact us today and experience the "Dalton Difference"!