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10 Steps to Selling Like a Pro


Selling your home can be very emotional and at times a very intensive process.  When you are ready to sell, make sure you are informed.  Being informed can save you precious time and money.  Below, you will find a list of topics that you should be aware of when selling your home.  Be sure to take a read and send us a quick message if you have any further questions.





STEP 1

THE TALK


Just like buying, there are many factors involved with deciding to sell.  We’ll sit down with you and go through the reasons and motivation for you to sell.  To start you off, here are some pointers:


  • Why do you want to sell?
  • Is it the right time?
  • Is it a seller’s market?
  • Need to sell now or can you wait?
  • How flexible are you, in terms of when to sell?
  • Is your house ready to be sold as is?

STEP 2

THE DECISION

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After our meeting, you should have all the information you need to help you decide on what you want to do next.


  • Sleep on it, and think about what you’d like to do
  • Make the right decision
  • Weigh out the pros and cons

STEP 3

THE EVALUATION

We will help you determine the value of your home using current market data and in-depth analysis.


  • How much is your home worth in the current market?
  • Get an appraisal
  • Comparative Market Analysis
  • Will you be doing any renovation work prior to selling?
  • This can positively impact the value of your home.

STEP 4

THE FIXER UPPER​​

Everyone has their own reasoning for wanting to sell, but the one factor that’s the same across the board is wanting to get as much as you can for your home.


  • Do you want to do renovations to make it more appealing?
  • Picking renovations based on return on investment
  • Do you need to enhance your curb appeal?
  • Have you had a home inspection done?

  • Keep your receipts and record any repairs done

STEP 5

THE STRATEGY

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Now you’ve decided to sell, you got a market evaluation done and your home meets curb appeal – let’s crunch some numbers. As your agents, we’ll help you with:


  • A plan of action for selling your home
  • Determining an effective listing price and strategy
  • Personalized marketing plan

STEP 6

THE LISTING


This is more than just sticking a sign on your lawn and putting a listing up on MLS.


  • Our digital marketing strategies include listing on MLS, a custom website & more.
  • Put up lawn signs & design quality feature sheets.
  • Marketing your home using traditional and innovative methods such as Social Media
    (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

STEP 7

THE STAGING​​

Want to leave a lasting impression?  It’s as simple as creating a “live-in” feeling for the buyer.  The key is to have a potential buyer walk in to your home and they can already see themselves living there.


  • Staging your home: Putting the 3-D effect in action  — Declutter, Depersonalize, and Decorate
  • Prepping an Open House – a successful open house is bound to generate quick interest in your home

STEP 8

THE OFFER​​

Leave all the fine print to us — you have enough on your plate.  We’ll help you review an Offer to purchase and discuss all the details:


  • Receiving offers
  • Counter offering
  • Generating multiple offers
  • Negotiating deals

STEP 9

THE CLOSING

Knowing what to expect will bring you peace of mind.  It’s basically pay-day for the selling but there are still a few remaining things that you need to do:


  • Hiring a Lawyer — there’s a lot of money on the line and a mountain of paperwork.  You want to make sure you hire the right professional to take care of all the complex legal work
  • Closing costs
  • Discharge of Mortgage

STEP 10

THE MOVE


Although you might be leaving a home where you built a lot of memories, you are about to start a new adventure.  Here are some tips to get you started:


  • Updating your address
  • Transferring and/or cancelling utilities and services
  • Canada Post Mail Forwarding
  • Donate unwanted items to charity
  • Have a yard sale
  • Packing supplies
  • Call the movers

CLOSING CHECKLIST

It's almost closing time and there's so much to do!


The Bespoke Real Estate Team wants to ease that burden by providing you with a closing checklist. Just follow along and you'll have covered all your loose ends for a smooth selling experience!

FREE HOME EVALUATION

TESTIMONIALS

Jan 3rd, 2020

Where do we start, I first want to say THANK YOU to Theepan Balasubramaniam . From day one when were looking to sell our home he stepped in and walked us through the ropes. He made it easy and stress free when we were selling our house. When it was time to look for our new home I knew right away he was our guy!... He didnt rush us, he didnt pressure us, and he waiting till we were ready ! Our journey to looking at homes which we probably walked into over 30 homes and over the course of 5 months i know we worked him hard and he was always helpful and available. I thank you very much brother for helping us find our first home where me my wife and our baby are excited to start a new journey ! I know you will also help us find our dream home in the near future to come. We are truly happy to know you and to have worked with you ! To anyone looking to buy or sell or just looking around just have sit down coffee at his favourite place "Coffee Culture" im sure you will be amazed by his passion for helpng others! Thank you to the entire Bespoke team for helping my family navigate through this journey!

PSPak Selvarajah
Jan 12th, 2022

Being a landlord can be stressful but Navi has made the whole process seamless. He is very responsive and knowledgeable and is always available to discuss my concerns or any questions. Would definitely recommend this team!

JJoanne
Nov 20th, 2021

If you're looking for an expert to help you navigate the real estate industry as a first-time home buyer, Theepan Balasubramaniam from Bespoke is the man! He has expertise and specialties in the Markham, Scarborough, Pickering, Downtown Toronto, North York and East York communities whether it's in residential houses, lofts or condominiums (I'm sure he has expertise in other communities, but these areas were my focus). He will make you and your needs a priority and will accommodate your schedule. He is thorough, knowledgeable, dependable and consistent. He listens precisely to your needs in what you are looking for in a home and will stop at nothing until you get EXACTLY what you want, at the price you want it. He takes the time to understand your lifestyle in order to ensure what you want is what you actually need. I am forever grateful to Theepan for helping me find my beautiful dream home.

TTanya
Jul 28th, 2021

We know many real estate agents but no one came as highly recommended as Theepan. He made us feel like we were his one and only clients, with constant communication throughout the entire process and we felt like he always had our best interest at the forefront. He did not disappoint. If you're looking for an agent, you should look no further.

SHSyed H
Aug 14th, 2020

When we decided to take the plunge into the real estate market in early 2017, we already knew of the strong track record that Theepan Balasubramaniam and brought to the table. They did not disappoint. We found the property we had envisioned and closed it within six weeks. Being new to home ownership, we found Theepan’s focus on client service to be his defining characteristic which others have commented on as well. His natural inclination to educate his clients rather than just sell to them is what makes Theepan a realtor par excellence. Even after moving in, we have continued to draw on his expertise on everything from plumbing issues to converting our home into an investment property and he has given freely of his time, for which we are grateful. We highly recommend Theepan and the Bespoke team for all your real estate needs. - Tharshiga & Kumaran
 

KNKumaran Nadesan
Jan 13th, 2022

Maj and Navi have been so helpful in the process to find a home. Maj made the process so much smoother and it was comforting to know I could contact her at any time with my questions. She was very honest and welcoming. If you're looking to buy or lease a home, definitely reach out to them! You won't be disappointed.

NKNiguraa Kalaignanan
May 26th, 2020

Theepan made two house deals for our family. we are very pleased of their services, Trustworthy, accuracy, and suggestions. Specially pandemic time, whole selling process was making w/electronics. Thank you for your services and valuable time.

ARAminur Rahman
Feb 26th, 2022

I worked with Theepan to find the house of my dreams. He was literally available at any hour. I’m a shift worker and not many people try to accommodate my random schedule but Theepan did just that. Late night showings, early morning showings were no problem. He took the time to teach me about properties and what was really important. I felt like he genuinely looked out for my best interests!! I would recommend him in a heart beat!

AHAlissa Hesse
Jul 29th, 2021

Thank you Theepan for your invaluable advice and service. You helped us sell our home in a week’s time. From the day we met you till the day we signed off on the sale, your service was impeccable. We also appreciated how compassionate and understanding you were during this stressful period.  Thank you for being very responsive, and going beyond our expectations.

SSabesan Jeyarajasingam
Apr 20th, 2021

It’s been more than a year since my husband and I became homeowners. There is no doubt Theepan and his team are very knowledgeable about real estate. Both Theepan and Navi were easy going and very patient during the experience of purchasing our home. However, we weren’t thrilled about the process after closing the property. We felt an effort wasn’t made to maintain a lasting client-realtor relationship. It was kind of an abrupt end with some attempts. Honestly, a simple thank you note would of suffice. This was the only element lacking, and would have tied in to make the experience great.

AAAlissa Alvir

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