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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: Understand Why You're Selling

What do you want to accomplish with the sale of your home? Do you want to make a certain amount of money that you can put toward a larger or nicer home? Do you need to sell it as soon as possible to facilitate a move to a new city or area? Once you understand your needs, you can better craft your offer. For example, if you need to sell quickly, you might want to price your home lower than if your goal is to make a certain profit margin. Make sure you convey these needs to your team of real estate agents once you choose one so they can adjust your selling price accordingly.

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Step 2: Determine Selling Price

Knowing how to price your home is one of the most important parts of the selling process. When you set a fair price in the beginning, you’ll get the most interest from other real estate agents and prospective buyers. Overpricing your home could lead to reduced interest, and underpricing leads to receiving less than what your home is worth. Working with a team of real estate agents is the best way to determine the right selling price for your home. A team of real estate agents with experience can determine what other comparable homes are selling for, evaluate the current market, and may even suggest a home appraisal.

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Step 3: Start Preparations

If you’ve kept your home in showroom condition since you’ve lived in it, you’re in the minority of homeowners. Once you price your home, it’s time to start getting it ready to be shown to potential buyers. This includes getting rid of clutter, depersonalizing the space so that buyers can envision themselves in the space, making any small repairs, and doing a deep clean to make sure your home is in pristine condition.

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Step 4: Develop a Marketing Strategy

We will develop a marketing strategy that is perfect for advertising your home. This involves listing the home and then driving the right people to that listing through social media campaigns, agent-to-agent referrals, traditional media, or SEO advertising. Our team creates a marketing campaign that aims to get the most possible traffic to your listing in the first three weeks after becoming a client.

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Step 5: Evaluate Offers

Receiving an offer is an exciting part of the process, but it doesn’t mean the journey is over. We will evaluate each offer and make sure the party making the offer is prequalified or pre-approved by a mortgage lender and that their offer is acceptable to you. If the offer is too low, you can make a counter-offer or offer other ways to bridge the gap, such as covering some or all of the closing costs, making repairs, adjusting the move-in date, or leaving some appliances or fixtures for the new buyer.

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Step 6: Accept an Offer

Once we deem the offer is acceptable, we will review the proposed contract to make sure it’s all in order and includes the necessary components such as deposit amount, down payment, financing, inspection rights and repair allowances, contingencies, settlement date, and a list of fees and who will pay them. When both parties have agreed to the term, a final contract will be prepared by your team of real estate agents.

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Step 7: Get Ready to Close

You have accepted an offer and are now very close to the end of your selling journey. But first, you and the buyer must make a list of what needs to be done before closing. In some cases, your home may need to be formally inspected, surveyed, and appraised. In other cases, major or minor repairs will need to be made before the house can close. We will head up efforts to develop and execute this list, get each action item paid for by the correct party, and make sure everything is in order by the closing date. A few days before the closing date, we will call the company closing the transaction to make sure everything is ready to go. If you haven’t done so already, you also need to make arrangements to move out of the home so the new buyer can take possession.

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Step 8: Close

You’ve reached the last step in the seller’s process. When you close on a home you are selling, you are legally transferring ownership of the property to the new buyer. We will meet with the company closing the transaction to sign the final paperwork and go over any issues that have not yet been taken care of. During this time, you can also make plans with your team of real estate agents to handle final details such as canceling utilities, cable, and lawn or trash services, changing the name on accounts that the new owner is retaining and ensuring the new owner has instructions for all appliances that will remain in the 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.

Client Reflections

Testimonials

"Gama Group is the best realty I´ve found in Brooklyn. They were great, always ready to help, returning calls and emails pretty fast, and doing whatever it took to find the right home. The team is attentive, very friendly, and helpful. All the staff were very, very professional. Being helped by them to find a new home has been an excellent experience. Next time I need a broker, I will count on them again, no doubt about it!"
"Gama Group is the best realty I´ve found in Brooklyn. They were great, always ready to help, returning calls and emails pretty fast, and doing whatever it took to find the right home. The team is attentive, very friendly, and helpful. All the staff were very, very professional. Being helped by them to find a new home has been an excellent experience. Next time I need a broker, I will count on them again, no doubt about it!"
Rafael M.
"Purchased a home from Gama Group previously back in 2015, and recently was looking for a bigger place, so I reached back out to them, and once again, they were fabulous! The team was very thorough, listened to my credentials, and found me another amazing home! It's so nice to have a reliable realty office in Brooklyn that cares about their clients' needs and isn't looking to deceive anyone!"
"Purchased a home from Gama Group previously back in 2015, and recently was looking for a bigger place, so I reached back out to them, and once again, they were fabulous! The team was very thorough, listened to my credentials, and found me another amazing home! It's so nice to have a reliable realty office in Brooklyn that cares about their clients' needs and isn't looking to deceive anyone!"
Tali L.
"I had a great experience working with Gama Group. They helped me sell a property in an upcoming neighborhood where the market can be a little difficult to price. I would highly recommend working with this agency. Very responsive as well as strong knowledge and network within the Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst area!"
"I had a great experience working with Gama Group. They helped me sell a property in an upcoming neighborhood where the market can be a little difficult to price. I would highly recommend working with this agency. Very responsive as well as strong knowledge and network within the Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst area!"
Brian D.
"We used Gama Group to find an apartment in Bay Ridge, and man, did Gabriel Lian do an awesome job finding exactly what we dreamed of. A friend and I came to NYC looking for apartments in mid-July, since we start school in September. We spent a week with two other brokers/salespersons, and we ended up wasting our time. They tried to push us into closing as quickly as possible on places that we truly had little interest in. They were "okay" apartments, but our hearts were just not for them until we found Gabe at Gama Group (through NakedApartments)."
"We used Gama Group to find an apartment in Bay Ridge, and man, did Gabriel Lian do an awesome job finding exactly what we dreamed of. A friend and I came to NYC looking for apartments in mid-July, since we start school in September. We spent a week with two other brokers/salespersons, and we ended up wasting our time. They tried to push us into closing as quickly as possible on places that we truly had little interest in. They were "okay" apartments, but our hearts were just not for them until we found Gabe at Gama Group (through NakedApartments)."
Austin J.
"I moved from Brooklyn to Staten Island. Many thanks to the agency and especially agent Moe. He immediately showed that for him, work is more than renting out an apartment and getting money. He did everything to help me move in without any difficulties and was always in touch, answering my questions. He introduced me to my new house and new neighborhood and gave advice. I recommend everyone to work with the Gama Group agency. Thank you."
"I moved from Brooklyn to Staten Island. Many thanks to the agency and especially agent Moe. He immediately showed that for him, work is more than renting out an apartment and getting money. He did everything to help me move in without any difficulties and was always in touch, answering my questions. He introduced me to my new house and new neighborhood and gave advice. I recommend everyone to work with the Gama Group agency. Thank you."
Iryna Y.
"The best real estate company in bay ridge area! It was very helpful to work with Adam; he did a really great job getting approval for my application!"
"The best real estate company in bay ridge area! It was very helpful to work with Adam; he did a really great job getting approval for my application!"
Erin K.
"I had the pleasure of working with Moe from the Gama group. As a first-time renter, I was extremely nervous about the process. Not only did Moe walk me through the process, but I also felt that, unlike other realtors, he also took his time to show me places that met my requirements. Their effort and patience helped ease the stress of moving. Less than a month later found a great apartment! Would 100% recommend this group and Moe!"
"I had the pleasure of working with Moe from the Gama group. As a first-time renter, I was extremely nervous about the process. Not only did Moe walk me through the process, but I also felt that, unlike other realtors, he also took his time to show me places that met my requirements. Their effort and patience helped ease the stress of moving. Less than a month later found a great apartment! Would 100% recommend this group and Moe!"
Elisha D.
"I had a great experience working with Gama Group! Our realtor, Moe, was extremely patient and thorough, and helped us land and sign an apartment in less than a week. He made the process so easy for us, and truly made us feel good about where we are moving. I highly recommend!"
"I had a great experience working with Gama Group! Our realtor, Moe, was extremely patient and thorough, and helped us land and sign an apartment in less than a week. He made the process so easy for us, and truly made us feel good about where we are moving. I highly recommend!"
Jillian A.
"Moe is the most patient and calming professional that ever existed. Moe jumps through hoops and goes above and beyond, all the while calming any fears that I had. I cannot say enough positive words about Moe. We hit some snags, and he sailed right through our transaction, never batting an eye, and all the while keeping a positive attitude. Did I mention he was calm through every one of my questions, and boy did I have questions. A man of upstanding character and professionalism, I feel as if I made a new friend. I trusted him from day one. Moe was always there for me until fruition. Thank you, Moe! I cannot thank you enough! My daughter loves her new home. You’re #1 in my book. I wish I could tell the world."
"Moe is the most patient and calming professional that ever existed. Moe jumps through hoops and goes above and beyond, all the while calming any fears that I had. I cannot say enough positive words about Moe. We hit some snags, and he sailed right through our transaction, never batting an eye, and all the while keeping a positive attitude. Did I mention he was calm through every one of my questions, and boy did I have questions. A man of upstanding character and professionalism, I feel as if I made a new friend. I trusted him from day one. Moe was always there for me until fruition. Thank you, Moe! I cannot thank you enough! My daughter loves her new home. You’re #1 in my book. I wish I could tell the world."
Debra M.
"Adam proved to be an outstanding real estate agent. His deep understanding of the market and empathetic approach were invaluable. He listened attentively, offering tailored advice that made the complex process seem manageable. Adam's communication was exceptional, always clear and considerate of our situation. He demonstrated professionalism in every aspect, especially in negotiations, ensuring everything was handled smoothly. We are deeply grateful for Adam's dedication and support. His ability to balance professionalism with empathy made a significant difference. We highly recommend Adam for anyone seeking a reliable and caring real estate agent."
"Adam proved to be an outstanding real estate agent. His deep understanding of the market and empathetic approach were invaluable. He listened attentively, offering tailored advice that made the complex process seem manageable. Adam's communication was exceptional, always clear and considerate of our situation. He demonstrated professionalism in every aspect, especially in negotiations, ensuring everything was handled smoothly. We are deeply grateful for Adam's dedication and support. His ability to balance professionalism with empathy made a significant difference. We highly recommend Adam for anyone seeking a reliable and caring real estate agent."
Alina K.
"I have been working with Moe to find an apartment on Staten Island. He was extremely professional, honest, and prompt. It is very rare to find individuals in real estate who truly care about what you’re looking for and are knowledgeable about their properties. I was able to sign a lease within about a week of working with him. He has answered every question and concern with honesty. I’ve had an incredible experience and would recommend not only Moe but this company to anyone looking for an honest, easy experience. Looking forward to working together again in the future!"
"I have been working with Moe to find an apartment on Staten Island. He was extremely professional, honest, and prompt. It is very rare to find individuals in real estate who truly care about what you’re looking for and are knowledgeable about their properties. I was able to sign a lease within about a week of working with him. He has answered every question and concern with honesty. I’ve had an incredible experience and would recommend not only Moe but this company to anyone looking for an honest, easy experience. Looking forward to working together again in the future!"
Gee M.
"I have never worked with such a genuine and professional team. Adam and Moe made themselves available on short notice and worked tirelessly to find us the right apartment. They were understanding of our ‘must haves’ and the area we wanted to look in; most importantly, we never had an apartment pushed on us we didn’t want to see. I also really valued their personable approach and keeping in touch via text and phone as often as needed; this made the process easier to navigate as they reassured us constantly through to the lease signing. I will definitely be working with them again and recommend them as an honest, hard working and reliable team. You won’t regret working with these guys!"
"I have never worked with such a genuine and professional team. Adam and Moe made themselves available on short notice and worked tirelessly to find us the right apartment. They were understanding of our ‘must haves’ and the area we wanted to look in; most importantly, we never had an apartment pushed on us we didn’t want to see. I also really valued their personable approach and keeping in touch via text and phone as often as needed; this made the process easier to navigate as they reassured us constantly through to the lease signing. I will definitely be working with them again and recommend them as an honest, hard working and reliable team. You won’t regret working with these guys!"
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