Selling Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Sellers | Phyllis Domingo Realtor
Selling a home for the first time can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right Realtor by your side and a clear strategy in place, you can navigate the process with ease and confidence. If you're in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, Phyllis Domingo is your trusted guide to a smooth and successful sale.
Clarify Your Goals and Timeline
Before listing your home, determine why you’re selling.
Are you relocating, downsizing, or moving up?
Set a clear timeline that aligns with your lifestyle and financial plans.
This foundation will shape your pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategies.
Understand the Local Market
Knowing your market is essential.
Check recent home sales in your neighborhood.
Use tools like Realtor.com, Zillow, or ask Phyllis for a local market report.
Market trends help you price your home correctly and sell faster.
Phyllis specializes in San Antonio, Cibolo, Schertz, and surrounding areas.
Get Your Home Ready for Buyers
Presentation is everything.
Declutter each room and remove personal photos.
Freshen up paint, fix minor repairs, and deep clean the entire house.
Consider staging your home to highlight its strengths.
Your home should feel welcoming and move-in ready.
Price Your Home Accurately
Pricing too high can scare buyers away.
Too low, and you leave money on the table.
Phyllis Domingo will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine the best price.
She’ll consider your home’s condition, location, size, and current demand.
A well-priced home attracts more offers and sells faster.
Market Like a Pro
Today’s buyers start their search online.
High-quality photos, compelling descriptions, and targeted digital marketing are key.
Phyllis leverages social media, MLS, real estate websites, and local outreach.
She also hosts open houses and private showings to reach serious buyers.
Your home deserves to stand out.
Showcase Your Home with Confidence
Be ready for showings at any time.
Keep your home spotless and remove clutter daily.
Add fresh flowers or light a candle before open houses.
Allow buyers the freedom to explore and imagine their life there.
Phyllis will provide expert tips to enhance every showing.
Review Offers and Negotiate Smartly
Once offers come in, Phyllis helps you evaluate each one carefully.
She'll walk you through the terms, contingencies, and buyer qualifications.
Don’t focus only on price—closing timelines and financing matter too.
Phyllis negotiates on your behalf to protect your interests and maximize profit.
Close the Sale Smoothly
After accepting an offer, you'll move into the closing phase.
Expect inspections, appraisals, paperwork, and coordination with your buyer’s lender.
Phyllis ensures all details are handled on time and with care.
At closing, you’ll sign final documents and hand over the keys.
Congrats—you just sold your home!
Partner with a Trusted San Antonio Realtor
Selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions.
With Phyllis Domingo by your side, you're not just getting a Realtor—you’re gaining a trusted local expert.
She’s helped countless homeowners across San Antonio, Helotes, New Braunfels, Boerne, and beyond make smart, stress-free moves.
Ready to sell your home?
Contact Phyllis Domingo today and let’s make your home sale a success.
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