Selling your home is a big decision, but with the right team, it doesn’t have to be stressful. We pride ourselves on making the process smooth, seamless, and even enjoyable. With over 35 years of expertise and a commitment to personalized service, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome. Let’s take a look at how we’ll help you sell your home effortlessly and at top dollar.
The journey begins with a no-pressure, in-depth consultation. We’ll take the time to understand your goals, lifestyle, and timeline. Here’s what you can expect:
In-depth market analysis: We’ll provide a tailored evaluation of your home’s value based on the latest market trends and nearby sales, ensuring you have the best insight to make informed decisions.
Personalized advice: From small touches to larger improvements, we’ll advise on what will make your home shine and stand out in today’s market. Our goal is to ensure your home is always seen in its best light.
First impressions matter, especially when it comes to selling your home. We’ll make sure your property is picture-perfect:
Professional staging tips: Whether you need our full complimentary staging services or just a little guidance, we’ll make sure every corner of your home is ready for prime time. Our attention to detail ensures your home will captivate buyers from the moment they walk in.
Strategic updates: We’ll advise you on the most impactful repairs or upgrades that can increase your home’s value—whether it’s a fresh coat of paint or something more substantial.
Stunning photography: We work with professional photographers who specialize in capturing the essence of your home, ensuring your listing stands out online and in person.
Once your home is ready, we’ll unveil it to the world with an exclusive marketing strategy designed for maximum exposure:
Listings: Your home will be featured across the both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Multiple Listing Service (MLS), with eye-catching photos and an irresistible description that tells your home’s unique story.
Full color Feature sheets: multi-page color brochures located both inside and outside the home for maximum marketing exposure
Social media spotlight: We’ll showcase your home to an engaged and targeted audience, ensuring it gets the attention it deserves across platforms.
Custom email campaigns: Your listing will be sent to our curated list of potential buyers and agents, ensuring we connect with the right people, at the right time.
Airport advertisement In Cedar Rapids: we have exclusive advertising both in the terminal and in baggage claim where we rotate our listings monthly to maximize exposure.
We understand that your time is valuable, and we work to make every showing as efficient and pleasant as possible:
Private showings: We coordinate showings with care, making sure they align with your schedule while presenting your home in its best light.
Open Houses: For homes that benefit from open houses, we'll host elegant and well-promoted events, ensuring your home is seen by serious buyers in a welcoming atmosphere.
When offers come in, we’ll guide you through the process with a sophisticated approach:
Tailored offer advice: We’ll break down each offer, from price to contingencies, and advise you on which option will best meet your needs. We want to ensure you’re comfortable with every decision.
Expert negotiation: With Jill Armstrong’s vast experience, you’ll have a seasoned professional at the table, ensuring we get you the best price and most favorable terms.
From accepted offer to closing day, we’ll be by your side, making sure everything runs smoothly:
Transaction management: We will keep everything organized, ensuring timelines are met, documents are in order, and every detail is taken care of.
Constant communication: We’ll keep you updated at every step, providing you with peace of mind throughout the process.
Effortless closing: We’ll handle the final walk-through and closing logistics, ensuring a seamless and stress-free finish to your sale.
Our commitment doesn’t end at closing. We’re here to support you even after the sale:
Referrals & resources: Need help with moving? Looking for a trusted vendor or service? We have a network of reliable professionals ready to assist you.
Future connections: Whether you’re staying local or moving out of state, we’ll help connect you with the best agents and services, ensuring your next chapter is just as successful as your sale.
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.
A collection of documents that summarize the legal history of a property.
Assessement of the property's market value, for the purpose of obtaininga mortgage and performed by a licensed appraiser.
Value placed on property for tax purposes by the tax collector.
Expenses incidental to the sale of real estate, such as loan fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and escrow fees.
The statement which lists the financial settlement between Buyer and Seller, and the costs each must pay.
Certain criteria that have to be met in order to finalize the sale.
A mortgage or Deed of Trust not obtained under a government insured program such as FHA or VA.
Movey given to a buyer from a seller through escrow at closing.
A neurtral third party that handles the transfer of any money during the sale of a home from initial deposit to final funding and closing.
Buyers in Iowa usually deposit 1% of the purchase price to show that the buyer is serious about purchasing the home. It is usually refundable in the event a contingency in the sales contract cannot be met.
A loan on which the interest rate and monthly payment do not change.
A policy that covers certain repairs (e.g. plumbing/heating) of a newly purchased home for a period of time, typically one year.
A report showing the condition of title before a sale or loan transaction. After completion of the transaction, a new title insurance policy will be issued.
Insurance to protect the buyer and lender against losses arising from disputes over the owership of a property.
Money paid to the lender for recording a home sale with the local authorities, thereby making it part of the public records.
Our goal is to surpass each client’s expectations. The difference lies in our dedication to serving your needs as our own, now and in the future.