When you’re getting close to being ready to actively show your property, we’ll get the “legal stuff” done. There are just a couple of things necessary to officially list your property on the market.
First, we will meet (in-person or virtually) to discuss and get a variety of forms signed. Required paperwork includes (1) Massachusetts Mandatory Real Estate Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure which states we will be your representative through this transaction; (2) Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement which outlines all the details regarding this transaction including commission rates; (3) Wire Fraud Advisory; (4) Seller’s Statement of Property Condition; (5) Property Transfer Lead Paint Notification if your property was built before 1978; and possibly some MLS paperwork regarding when your property will be put on the market.
Just as a side note, electronic signatures are perfectly acceptable in all legal situations now, especially with the system we use showing time and date stamps. We are always happy to meet you in person with paper documents to be signed, but know you are covered using electronic signatures through our system if we are under a time crunch. Signing electronically is very simple - just follow the instructions in an email we will forward to you.
Next, we will set up a time to take pictures of the house along with a “Matterport” virtual tour. These two items are very important to buyers! More and more, people prefer to “see” properties from their own living rooms, narrow down the choices to just a few, and then physically go visit those final ones. Our team focuses on making sure the buyers who come in-person will be ready to make good offers!
If you have a property where we can put up a For Sale sign, we’ll also coordinate placing that with you. Drive-bys can be another great way to find a good buyer! Your neighbors may have a friend or family member looking for something in the neighborhood.
Now you’re ready to go live!