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Selling your home in today's competitive market!

Selling your home is an incredibly personal experience. When listing your property, you open your front door to potential homebuyers and agents. This can be stressful, and having your best advocate representing you through the process will help relieve the pressure of a complex time.

"To best serve you, we need to have a clear understanding of your goals"

  • Is this move precipitated by a lifestyle change such as a job relocation?
  • Are you flexible in your selling timeline?
  • Are you “right-sizing” your new home (growing or reducing square footage?)
  • Is your decision to sell subject to identifying an ideal replacement property?
  • What are your drivers to make this move? 


The more you know about your “why,” the more likely we will meet your selling goals. Your motivation and timeline to sell will affect our pricing strategy and marketing plan. We can only exceed your expectations with a complete understanding of your drivers to transact in real estate. 


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What is your Motivation to sell?

  • Are you ready to move today?
  • Are you exploring the market?
  • Are you just curious about what your house is worth? 

What is your Preferred communication style? 

  • Text 
  • E-mail 
  • Phone Call 
  • In-Person 


Initial Consultation

 

  • Review your needs and priorities
  • Explore Agency options and select the appropriate working relationship
  • Discuss our personalized marketing plan
  • Establish our pricing strategy, reflective of your selling goals

 

Marketing Strategy

 

To help your home shine before releasing your property to the market, home enhancement recommendations (outlined by your agent advocate at your initial consultation) should be completed.

  • Upon initial release to the market, your agent advocate will:
  • Install lockbox with a key
  • Install yard sign
  • Submit property information to Multiple Listing Service
  • Moderate internet syndication sites such as REALTOR.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com
  • Promote to other sales professionals at our office meeting, as well as the MLS meeting, and via digital marketing
  • Schedule a real estate professionals preview (MLS tour)
  • Hold an open House (as appropriate)
  • Distribute “Just Listed” eCards and postcards

 

Attain, Review & Accept Offer

 

  • Obtain offer
  • Discuss and clarify proposed terms and conditions, including:
  • Timeline
  • Terms
  • Contingencies
  • Negotiate
  •  present counter offer if applicable
  • Reach final agreement

 

Escrow & Closing Process

 

  • Buyer(s) deposit earnest money (per timeline in BuySell)
  • A title search is completed, a preliminary title report is delivered to all parties
  • Inspections may be completed, per Buyer contingencies
  • Buyer and Seller may negotiate an inspection resolution, if applicable
  • An appraisal may be completed, per Buyer contingency 
  • Buyer and Seller may negotiate appraisal resolution, if applicable
  • Move out at least 24 hours before closing
  • Ensure the property is in "broom clean" condition unless otherwise negotiated
  • Buyer may complete their final walkthrough up to 24 hours before closing, and approve of the final property condition.
  • Closing Occurs
  • Loan funds 
  • Buyer delivers funds
  • The title company records the title at the County courthouse
  • Title company releases proceeds from the sale (balance due to Seller after paying all existing loans and liabilities)

 

 Why Erin & HōM 406?

Erin, Owner and Managing Broker of HōM 406, sets herself apart through exceptional client advocacy, always prioritizing her clients' best interests.


Whether guiding first-time homebuyers or seasoned investors, she excels in identifying needs, finding opportunities, and connecting people with properties. With 15 years of sales experience as a 2nd generation Bozeman Real Estate Broker, Erin is known for her professionalism, integrity, and dedication to building lasting relationships.


At HōM 406, a Bozeman-focused firm, education and market insight are key, ensuring Erin supports her clients’ unique goals with precision and care.

Learn More About HōM 406

THE PROPERTY IS CLOSED!

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