SELLING WITH SMART SOLD
A good sale starts
with a clear plan.
Whether you’re exploring a move or getting ready to list, start with your home, your timeline and what comes next.
A city, property type and rough timeline are a good start.
START WHERE YOU ARE
Where are you in the process?
You don’t need a date to start a conversation.
Share why you’re thinking of moving, where your home is and your ideal timing. Identify the questions that matter before deciding what comes next.
Put the preparation in a practical order.
Talk through your home’s condition, pricing and presentation with an agent. Agree on what needs to happen, and who will handle it, before setting a listing date.
Consider both timelines together.
Tell your agent whether you hope to sell or buy first, when you would like to move and what concerns you about the transition. Use that as the starting point for a plan.
THE SELLING PROCESS
From getting ready
to reviewing offers.
These are the points to work through with your agent. Confirm the specific services, fees and arrangements together.
- 01
Start with your goals
Why are you selling? When would you like to move? What comes next? Help your agent understand what matters most to you.
- 02
Discuss the market and pricing
Talk through pricing and a listing strategy with your agent, considering your home, recent comparable sales and competing listings.
- 03
Plan the work before listing
Discuss preparation, presentation, photography and promotion. Agree on the scope, who is responsible and any related costs before proceeding.
- 04
Review feedback and your options
Agree on showing arrangements and how you’ll stay in touch. Discuss feedback as it comes in, then review the price, conditions and timing of any offers with your agent.
A first conversation.
A few useful details.
Start with the basics below. More detailed information can follow once you’ve discussed what you need.
- Your home
The city, property type and a broad picture of its condition.
- Your timeline
When you hope to sell, and whether you also plan to buy.
- Your questions
Pricing, preparation, showings or coordinating your next move.
Please leave identification documents, financial account details and other sensitive information out of an initial web enquiry.
Company case recap · October 6, 2026
Selling one home.
Buying the next.
For one client, selling their home and buying the next meant coordinating negotiations on both sides. Read their story, then talk with an agent about your own move.
A few questions before you begin
Can I get in touch before I decide to sell?
Yes. Use the company enquiry page to share your situation and broad plans. You don’t need a firm listing date to start a conversation.
Which preparation and marketing services are included?
Confirm the specific scope with your agent. Discuss preparation, photography, presentation, promotion and any additional costs before agreeing to the work.
Can I get an idea of what my home might sell for?
Yes. Start by sharing your home’s location, property type and general condition. An agent can then discuss a price range using recent comparable sales and competing listings.
What if I haven’t chosen an agent?
Our office can help you connect with an agent. Confirm language, service area and the arrangements that suit you when you speak with them.
Let’s talk about your next move.
Start with your city, property type and roughly when you would like to sell.