FAQs

Where do I start in selling my home?

The first step is getting an assessment of your home from a real estate professional. Jacob gladly meets with sellers to view their property. This gives him a chance to see first hand all the the important details of your home. He will discuss any simple improvements that can be done to improve the overall marketability of your home.

How long will it take to sell my home?

There are many factors that determine how quickly a home will sell. Some examples are: Price, Location, Property Condition, and Selling Terms. Cash transactions typically close faster than financed transactions. Once you receive an offer on your property, Jacob will review all selling terms and contingencies with you so that you can make the best informed decision. Just like every home is different, the same can be said for offers from buyers. If you are fortunate to receive multiple offers from different buyers, Jacob will explain all the terms and contingencies of all offers so that you can make the best informed decision. The goal is to get you a qualified buyer and negotiate terms acceptable by all parties involved. Please keep in mind that a real estate transaction is not completed until all parties has signed the required closing paperwork with the applicable closing attorney or title company and all the required monies has been paid / disbursed by and to all parties involved.

What’s the benefits of using a real estate professional?

Jacob’s believes that the sale or purchase of a home is one of the most important financial decisions people will make in their lifetime. It is often one of the biggest decisions in terms of the amount of money spent on a single item. For this reason, it is critical that you as a seller have someone representing you and looking out for your best interest. Some of the benefits of a seller using a real estate professional include:

• Using market data and industry experience to help you determine the correct market value of your property.

• Marketing the property on multiple advertising platforms to gain maximum exposure to buyers. There are many advertising platforms only available to real estate professionals. As a seller, you want to get the most exposure possible for your property.

• Showing the property to prospective qualified buyers. A real estate professional knows the questions to ask to determine if someone is a qualifiable buyer.

• Having an experienced contract negotiator who will advocate on your behalf and help you achieve the best sales price and terms possible.

• Real estate professionals help you make rational decisions and avoid ones based on emotion.
  

How much money can I expect to get for my home?

There are many factors that determine what a home will sell for but overall it is determined by how much money a buyer is willing to give you. If the buyer is completing a financed transaction, it is also determined by how much money the lender is willing to loan to the buyer. Other factors that will affect the price you get will include buy not limited to: Contract Sales Price, Location, Property Condition, Functionality, and overall market conditions of the real estate market. Jacob’s goal is to help you get the most amount of money possible for your home.

What makes Jacob Gibson different than other agents?

Jacob believes that great working relationships are formed when sellers and their agent value the same things. As stated above, Jacob believes the sale of home is one of the most important, and often biggest, financial decisions people will make in their lifetime. For this reason, Jacob believes that real estate professionals should look and perform at a higher level than ordinary agents. You are entrusting the sale of one of your most important assets. As a seller, you deserve this level of respect.

To be successful and consistent in getting homes sold, it requires using 21st Century innovative marketing strategies to find the right buyers. Jacob uses advanced behavioral marketing techniques to find qualified buyers ready to take action.