For Sellers
Sell for what it's truly worth.
Strategic pricing, professional staging, and marketing that reaches well beyond the MLS — through the Sotheby's global network — so your home attracts the strongest offers.
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Even in a seller-friendly market, how you price, present, and market a home decides whether you get one offer or several. The difference can be tens of thousands of dollars and weeks of time.
We bring a data-driven pricing strategy, a staging and prep plan that helps buyers connect emotionally, and a full marketing campaign through the Sotheby's International Realty network — then negotiate on every term, not just price, to protect your bottom line.
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Step by step
The selling journey, in seven steps.
A campaign, not just a sign in the yard — here's how we get you to a strong close.
Strategy & pricing
We analyze comps and live demand to set a price that maximizes interest and offers, then build your timeline.
Prep & repairs
We prioritize the improvements that return the most — curb appeal, paint, minor fixes — without over-investing.
Stage & photograph
Professional staging and photography (plus video) help buyers connect and bid higher.
Launch & market
Your home goes live on the MLS and across the Sotheby's network, reaching qualified buyers worldwide.
Show & collect offers
Open houses and private showings drive activity; we review and compare every offer's price and terms.
Negotiate
We negotiate on all terms — price, contingencies, timing — and navigate inspection and appraisal.
Close
We manage final responsibilities and paperwork through signing, funding, and recording.
Best practices
What gets you a stronger offer.
Price strategically
Data finds the sweet spot that draws competition; overpricing quietly costs you buyers and time.
Invest in staging
Professional staging consistently returns more than it costs in faster, higher offers.
Market beyond the MLS
The Sotheby's network reaches buyers a local-only listing never will.
Negotiate with a goal
Know your bottom line and negotiate every term — not just price — toward the best outcome.
Run the numbers
Net proceeds calculator.
Estimate what you'll walk away with after Washington's graduated excise tax (REET), commission, title/escrow, and your remaining mortgage. Drag the sliders to explore.
Estimated net proceeds
Good questions
Seller FAQs.
We run a comparative market analysis (CMA) — looking at recent sales of similar homes nearby, current market conditions, and your home's specific condition and upgrades. That gives us a defensible price range designed to attract competitive offers rather than sit on the market.
Focus on the ones buyers notice and that return more than they cost: curb appeal, fresh paint, deep cleaning, and fixing obvious defects. We'll walk your home and prioritize a punch list so you don't over-invest in upgrades that won't move the price.
You have options: accept the strongest outright, counter all offers to push for better price and terms, or counter just the one that's closest. The highest number isn't always the best — financing strength and appraisal risk matter. We'll evaluate each offer's full picture with you.
Because the lender only finances up to the appraised value, you can ask the buyer to cover the gap in cash, reduce the price to the appraised value, split the difference, or — depending on the contract — cancel. We structure your deal to minimize this risk from the start.
Yes. Most buyers make an inspection a condition of their offer. The same prep you did before showings helps here; addressing known issues in advance reduces renegotiation later. We'll advise on what to fix and what to disclose.
Until closing is final, you still need to complete any contract-required repairs (keep receipts and before/after photos), gather appliance manuals and warranties for the buyer, and arrange your move. We'll keep you on a clear checklist so nothing slips.
Free guide
The Seller’s Net-Proceeds Guide
Sale price is the headline. Net proceeds is the number that matters. This guide walks the full distance between the two.
- Washington’s real estate excise tax (REET), tier by tier, with worked examples
- The full cost stack — commission, title, escrow, prorated tax, payoff timing
- Which pre-list improvements return their cost, and which reliably don’t
Next step
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