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Seller's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Seller's Guide

Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced team of real estate agents and this easy to follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.​​​​​​​

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Step 1: Find The Right Agent

Finding the right agent is important for
many reasons

Selling your home is an emotional decision and process, since a home is much more than the sum of its parts. A home is a part of your life and is full of cherished memories and we understand that and will help support you through the home selling process. Our goal is to make your home selling experience as easy and stress-free as possible, starting with getting to know you and your home. We will provide you with a detailed market analysis of your home and take all things into consideration when pricing your home for the market. You can rely on us to be your trusted advisor and sounding board throughout the process.

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Step 2: The Housing Market

Understand The Market & Your Homes Place In It

The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty has extensive knowledge and insights into the local market and communities, which includes a deep understanding of the local housing market. As a result, we can use data such as home features, size, location etc., coupled with our experience and expertise to compile an in-depth comparative market analysis (CMA) that will help us determine the right listing price for your home. Being careful not to over (or under) price your home will ensure we attract interested and qualified buyers to drive the maximum amount of traffic to your home.

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Step 3: Our Commitment To you

Knowing When To List

The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty encourages full transparency when it comes to selling your home. We will review all of our plans with you so that you are confident in our approach to selling your home as fast as possible for as much money as possible. Our listing agreement covers the permissions needed to list your home on the MLS as well as all of the third party websites. This is also where we will review WHEN to list your home and the details of what to expect next.

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Step 4: Putting Your Best Foot Forward

The Details Matter When Making First Impressions

You’ve likely heard that the largest selling factors are Location, Location & Location. However, fresh curb appeal and clean and decluttered interior are equally important. The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty will work with you to help maximize the factors that we CAN control. From staging, to professional photography and videography, we also have connections to local contractors to handle any property improvements that may need to be handled prior to listing. You only have a few seconds to make that first impression – together we will make sure that every second counts!

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Step 5: Effective Marketing

Creating Engaging Marketing for Maximum Exposure

The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty combines industry leading real estate technology along with tried and true home sale techniques. Every home receives high quality photography, stunning home sales fliers along with top notch digital marketing to make sure your home is brought to life and exposed to as many buyers as possible. Our unique and engaging marketing will help your home stand out and generate interest to help sell your home quickly and for top dollar.

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Step 6: Negotiations

Receiving an Offer is the Start of Negotiations

Once we have secured an offer (or multiple offers) on your property, buyers are prepared to negotiate. The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty will use every negotiation tool we know to help you secure the best terms possible on your home sale. We will advise you of all of the terms and conditions offered by the potential buyer as well as your options for a reply. Here we will cover the sale contingencies, financing being used and any other terms being offered by your potential buyer as well as laying out all of your options for moving forward.

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Step 7: Closing the Sale

Working Through the Contract Terms to Complete Your Sale

Now that terms have been agreed upon, The Gene Dru Property Group of eXp Realty will support you throughout the final steps of selling your home. We will work closely with the Buyers Agent and Lender to ensure all terms of the contract are met in a timely manner and that all necessary paperwork is completed. Dates for all terms will be laid out and followed leading up to your final closing date where all that will be left is for you to sign the closing documents and celebrate the successful sale of your home!

Congratulations!

Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.

Success Stories

Testimonials

"Super easy Buying Experience! From beginning to end, super easy, had great communication, and was by far an excellent experience! Gene and his entire team, from Theodora to Olivia to all those working behind the scenes, were all amazing to work with. Excellent knowledge of the area and neighborhoods, super patient, and very informative while working with me as a first-time homebuyer. I was expecting the experience to be more stressful and taxing, but it was truly enjoyable and fun! I cannot thank Gene and his team more - If I have to select an agent and real estate team again in the future, I will select the Gene Dru Team a million times over!"
"Super easy Buying Experience! From beginning to end, super easy, had great communication, and was by far an excellent experience! Gene and his entire team, from Theodora to Olivia to all those working behind the scenes, were all amazing to work with. Excellent knowledge of the area and neighborhoods, super patient, and very informative while working with me as a first-time homebuyer. I was expecting the experience to be more stressful and taxing, but it was truly enjoyable and fun! I cannot thank Gene and his team more - If I have to select an agent and real estate team again in the future, I will select the Gene Dru Team a million times over!"
Buyer
"Gene is the absolute best! He knows Baltimore like the back of his hand and is always professional, responsive, and quick with paperwork. He just helped me buy my first home in an expedited closing and made sure we didn't miss any deadlines. Gene also took care to make sure I fully understood what was happening at every step of the process. His knowledge of the area and the industry can't be beat there is not a question he can't answer! 11/10 will absolutely buy my next home with him!"
"Gene is the absolute best! He knows Baltimore like the back of his hand and is always professional, responsive, and quick with paperwork. He just helped me buy my first home in an expedited closing and made sure we didn't miss any deadlines. Gene also took care to make sure I fully understood what was happening at every step of the process. His knowledge of the area and the industry can't be beat there is not a question he can't answer! 11/10 will absolutely buy my next home with him!"
Eli B.
"Gene did an excellent job from beginning (valuation) to listing to managing viewings to negotiating the sale. He got us a price above the listed price and skillfully managed the bidding process getting us an excellent result."
"Gene did an excellent job from beginning (valuation) to listing to managing viewings to negotiating the sale. He got us a price above the listed price and skillfully managed the bidding process getting us an excellent result."
Alex F.
"Highly recommend. Experienced and knowledgeable. Excellent communicator. Pam walked us through every step of the process. Someone you can trust when you have to make big decisions."
"Highly recommend. Experienced and knowledgeable. Excellent communicator. Pam walked us through every step of the process. Someone you can trust when you have to make big decisions."
Franco T.
"Pam was extremely responsive and helped us find a home in just two weeks. She outbid 7 other offers to get us our house. As a bonus, she is fluent in Spanish, which allowed both my wife and I to feel comfortable participating in the home-buying process."
"Pam was extremely responsive and helped us find a home in just two weeks. She outbid 7 other offers to get us our house. As a bonus, she is fluent in Spanish, which allowed both my wife and I to feel comfortable participating in the home-buying process."
Aryah F.
"Pam went above and beyond her role as a realtor for us during the search for our very first home! I cannot say enough good things about her and our experience. Through the highs and lows of the journey, she was there, communicated frequently and clearly, advocated for us, and ensured that at the end of it all, we got the absolute best for our family! I would recommend Pam in a heartbeat because after all, she is our homegirl!"
"Pam went above and beyond her role as a realtor for us during the search for our very first home! I cannot say enough good things about her and our experience. Through the highs and lows of the journey, she was there, communicated frequently and clearly, advocated for us, and ensured that at the end of it all, we got the absolute best for our family! I would recommend Pam in a heartbeat because after all, she is our homegirl!"
Buyer
"Under this tough situation, we all know how hard it is for a buyer to make a decision to purchase a house. Lucky for us, Josh went through it all the way together with us, his professional experience gave us the confidence to make the final choice, if you want to settle down in Maryland, go for eXp Realty, you will be proud of your choice for sure!"
"Under this tough situation, we all know how hard it is for a buyer to make a decision to purchase a house. Lucky for us, Josh went through it all the way together with us, his professional experience gave us the confidence to make the final choice, if you want to settle down in Maryland, go for eXp Realty, you will be proud of your choice for sure!"
Buyer
"I met Gene years ago and have bought and sold multiple houses with him as my realtor. I've dealt with multiple realtors before I met Gene and it's night and day. As an investor, I don't have time for slow-responding realtors. Gene always responds fast, I never need to deal with anyone else."
"I met Gene years ago and have bought and sold multiple houses with him as my realtor. I've dealt with multiple realtors before I met Gene and it's night and day. As an investor, I don't have time for slow-responding realtors. Gene always responds fast, I never need to deal with anyone else."
Buyer & Seller
"My experience with Gene, and the GeneDru team, was simply seamless. The whole team was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of selling my condo. They made it easy, quick, and stress-free!"
"My experience with Gene, and the GeneDru team, was simply seamless. The whole team was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of selling my condo. They made it easy, quick, and stress-free!"
Lindsay S.
"Gene has been our Realtor for years now! He has been top shelf since we first met him, and only gets more awesome as GDPG grows! We've sold 2 properties each for more than the list price and bought 1 property that was a difficult transaction, Gene ultimately rescued that deal! Gene is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He has a solid team to expedite the process! All Ace's!"
"Gene has been our Realtor for years now! He has been top shelf since we first met him, and only gets more awesome as GDPG grows! We've sold 2 properties each for more than the list price and bought 1 property that was a difficult transaction, Gene ultimately rescued that deal! Gene is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He has a solid team to expedite the process! All Ace's!"
Buyer & Seller

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