The home seller roadmap

Selling a home has a lot of moving parts, but it follows a predictable path. Here's the whole thing, start to finish.

1. 1

   Get clear on your why and your timeline

   Are you moving for space, for work, to downsize, or to cash out equity? Your reason and your timeline shape every decision that follows — especially price.

2. 2

   Talk to an agent early

   A good agent will tell you what your home is realistically worth, what to fix, and what to skip. Getting this conversation in early saves you money and stress later.

3. 3

   Prep the right things

   Declutter, deep clean, and handle the small repairs that make a home feel cared for. Skip the expensive renovations that rarely return what you put in. Kevin can tell you which is which for your home.

4. 4

   Price it correctly from day one

   The most showings and the strongest offers come in the first couple of weeks. Overpricing wastes that window and often leads to selling for less than if you'd priced it right to begin with.

5. 5

   Market it well

   Professional photos, a listing that highlights what buyers actually care about, and real local reach. Most buyers judge your home from the photos before they ever schedule a tour.

6. 6

   Show the home and field offers

   Keep it clean and ready during the showing window. When offers come in, look at the whole picture — price, financing strength, contingencies, concessions, and timeline.

7. 7

   Negotiate with a clear head

   Know what matters most to you before you respond: top dollar, a fast close, a specific possession date, or limited repairs. A skilled agent keeps emotion out of it.

8. 8

   Handle inspection and appraisal

   Once you're under contract, the buyer's inspection and the lender's appraisal can reopen the conversation. Handle both smoothly and you keep the deal on track.

9. 9

   Close and hand over the keys

   Review your closing statement, finish any agreed repairs, and sign. Then it's done — and you can focus on what's next.