Welcome to our comprehensive Home Sellers Guide, designed to help you navigate the process of selling your home with ease. Whether you’re a first-time seller or have experience, this Sellers Guide offers expert tips and strategies to help you prepare, price, and market your property. From understanding the current market trends to maximizing your home’s value, our guide ensures you’re fully equipped to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Let us guide you through every step of the process, making your home-selling journey as smooth as possible.

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Tips and How Your Agent Prepares Your Home For Sale

Selling Your Home: Tips and How Your Agent Prepares It for Sale
Get expert tips on selling your home and discover how your real estate agent prepares it for the market. From staging to pricing strategies, learn the steps taken to ensure your home attracts buyers and sells for top dollar.

Understanding Home Selling Process

Understanding the home selling process is crucial for a smooth and successful transaction. Our video guides offer clear insights into each step, ensuring you’re well-prepared from start to finish.

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Selling a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you’re planning to sell your Deer Ridge home, it’s important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide savvy sellers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the sale of your Deer Ridge property successfully.


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Tell Your Home Story Guide by Emily Cressey
Tell Your Home Story Guide
by Emily Cressey

5 STEPS TO TELLING YOUR STORY

I know you may be overwhelmed with all the things you have to do AND – I am here to help! I’ve been involved in real estate for 20 years now, and with these 5 clear steps below, I can save you time and money by doing the right things in the RIGHT ORDER with your home.

I have proven systems for organizing your to-do’s to get the most out of your home in the least amount of time…

…and one of the key components of my approach is crafting a compelling story for your home. Buyers are not just purchasing a property; they’re investing in a lifestyle, a future, and a feeling. By highlighting the unique aspects of your home and its surroundings, we can captivate potential buyers and create an emotional connection. My guide will walk you through how to tell your home’s story effectively, making it stand out in a crowded market and helping you sell quickly, and for the best possible price.

If you’re ready to take the next step and maximize the value of your home, don’t leave it to chance. Download my free guide today and learn exactly how to tell your home’s story in a way that attracts the right buyers. With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to a successful sale. Click the link below to get started – it’s completely free!

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Discover How To Sell Your Home Faster And To Get Top Dollar!

Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to sell your home fast, for top dollar.

Timing Is Everything When Moving Into A New Home

Timing in Everything!

“How quickly will my home sell? This is a common question we get.”

  • ​Learn about the market climate and absorption rates
  • ​The market climate will determine how quickly your home will sell
Pricing Your Home Right: Expert Tips from Your Agent

Pricing Your Home Right

“How do I price my home right? This is one of the most crucial questions..”

  • Learn how correct pricing attracts buyers and maximizes your profit.
  • Price your home right to sell quickly and for top dollar.
The Secret To Selling A Home Fast

Staging Sells!

“Why should I stage my home? It’s a common question from sellers.”

  • Discover how staging highlights your home’s best features.
  • Staging helps buyers envision themselves, leading to a faster sale.
Why You Need a Real Estate Agent: Beyond the Basics!

Marketing Your Home

“The importance of marketing your home properly.”

  • Digital marketing exposes your property to the masses
  • Negotiation will be key in selling you home
  • Pricing your home is not as easy as checking Zillow
Pricing Your Home Right: Expert Tips from Your Agent

Home Valuation

“How do you determine what your house is worth?”

  • ​Pricing your home right
  • ​Factors to consider are size, condition, location, marketing, and negotiating
  • ​Underpricing and overpricing your home will cause you to lose money
Is A Home Inspection Worth The Investment?

Inspections?!

“Should you get inspections done prior to listing my home?”

  • ​The advantages of having inspections done prior to listing
  • ​Saves you time and money by addressing potential issues upfront, avoiding costly surprises during negotiations.
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What To Disclose?

To disclose or not to disclose

  • ​This is vital to ensure that you are safe during and after the sale
  • ​Over-disclosure is better than under-disclosure
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Receiving Offers

“How do you know if you should accept the offer you just got?”

  • What if you don’t receive the amount of offers you were hoping for?
  • What happens if we have more than one offer?
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Good Time To Sell?

“Are we heading into a recession and is now a good time to buy and sell?”

  • ​If you’re fearful of selling due to a recession, you may want to think again
  • ​Remember, it’s all relative

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What People Are Saying About Emily Cressey!

Million dollar Property in Snohomish WA Landscape
Million dollar Property in Snohomish WA Landscape

…“hands down it’s Emily Cressey”

 If all realtors were as knowledgeable, communicative, and willing to go the extra mile we would never again choose to purchase or sell with FSBO. Emily’s expertise was worth every penny and we only wish we had found her sooner for earlier transactions.

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3-Bedroom Condo in Autumn Grove in Lynnwood WA

“Emily’s seasoned negotiation skills…”

As first-time home buyers, it was overwhelming to understand the bigger picture as well as the microdynamics of the market, not to mention the not-so-straightforward rules and fees of HOA. Emily was with us every time, in person, with a big smile.

Exquisite 3-Bedroom New Construction Home in Ballard
Exquisite 3-Bedroom New Construction Home in Ballard

“…immediately knew we wanted to work with her”

My partner and I planned to move to Seattle from out-of-state and found Emily Cressey’s YouTube channel and immediately knew we wanted to work with her. She’s an experienced, knowledgeable, and detailed…

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