A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Home
Connecticut is one of the most diverse and competitive real estate markets in the world, and we understand that deciding to sell a home here can be an especially overwhelming experience. Achieving the optimal return on your investment requires careful planning and thorough preparedness.
From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, your agent ensures that the property is visually ready for showing. They will schedule a professional photo shoot and prepare a compelling listing description to showcase your home effectively.
From applying a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, your agent ensures that the property is visually ready for showing. They will schedule a professional photo shoot and prepare a compelling listing description to showcase your home effectively.
The Compass marketing team produces beautiful print collateral to strategically showcase your property. Your agent develops and executes an intelligent, effective paid marketing plan in relevant publications, while eye-catching property signs are created and placed outside your home to attract attention.
Your agent continuously leverages professional contacts and the Compass Network Tool to connect with ideal buyer brokers. Open houses are regularly hosted for both brokers and potential clients to maximize exposure.
Within the first 30 days of your listing going live, your agent conducts an assessment of the market response. Feedback from agents and buyers is gathered, and the listing strategy is revised as needed to ensure optimal results.
Your agent provides bi-weekly one-on-one updates and shares continuous traffic metrics to keep you informed throughout the process.
Following an offer, your agent contacts all interested parties, reviews the terms with you, and presents any counter-offer options. Once the contract is negotiated and accepted, a transaction summary is circulated to all parties involved.
Your agent notes and observes all contingency periods throughout the in-contract stage. All financial and supplemental information is collated and submitted to the managing agent.
The property appraisal and home inspection takes place. The closing date is set with the attorney. Your agent arranges the final walkthrough and closing, at which time the keys are handed over to the buyer.
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At Compass, we empower our agents with data-driven technology, revolutionizing the home buying experience. Since launching in 2012, we’ve built a robust team of experts — engineers, analysts, strategists, and marketers — to simplify the process and guide buyers. Now the #1 independent real estate brokerage in the country, we deliver on our promise from coast to coast.
With Deirdre McGovern by your side, you have a trusted advocate bringing experience, local market knowledge, and strategic insight to every step of your journey. Whether you're buying or selling in Darien or the surrounding waterfront towns of Fairfield County, you’ll receive personalized service, expert negotiation, and results-driven marketing to help you achieve your goals with confidence.
