How to stay focused on home selling

by Kim Minton 05/21/2023

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As a home seller, it can be tough to balance both short- and long-term goals. However, taking key steps can help you pinpoint areas needing the most attention to help you streamline the process. 


Establish a home selling timeline

A home selling timeline can help take the guesswork out of your home selling journey. Making a timeline, you can highlight your goals and when to execute them based on level of priority.  

Consider making a timeline with a bit of flexibility to account for the potential of unexpected occurrences, whether that be a price change or a home improvement. Setting a timeline can help your home selling “train” stay on track. 


Create home selling goals

By setting your home selling goals ahead of time, you give yourself the chance to exert your energy efficiently. They can also enable you to enjoy a sense of accomplishment as you finish a wide range of tasks when you sell your home. 

Goals may include getting professional pictures taken or depersonalizing the property. You can set however many goals you see fit to best fit your needs as a home seller. 


Work with a real estate agent

If you’re unsure about what to expect during the home selling journey, you may want to collaborate with a real estate agent. With their knowledge, they can help you identify areas needing improvement and attention and can help you accomplish steps towards your end goal of getting your home sold.  

They can help promote your listing, point you in the direction of other real estate professionals if needed, and help you prepare to list competitively.  

Using the aforementioned tips and tricks, you can remain on track throughout the home selling journey.


About the Author
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Kim Minton

Having spent the last 23 years in the Santa Clarita Valley, Kim Minton has witnessed the tremendous change and growth that’s transformed the area into one of the sought-after destinations to live. Kim specializes in all facets of the Real Estate business, whether it is navigating the way for first time buyers, trying to score that perfect distressed property or helping a homeowner sell their home for top dollar. Kim also is very knowledgeable and sells in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles areas. Having many clients in Law Enforcement and in the Film Industry she understands their hectic schedule and makes herself available 7 days a week and easily accessible by phone during off hours. Kim’s creative, enthusiastic, patient and caring nature is perfect for matching each clients desires with their dream home as well as skillfully featuring a home’s unique presence and character when listing. Her main intention is to understand her clients needs by listening and build a relationship that will last over the course of time. While orchestrating deals for her buyers and sellers, Kim is a strong negotiator and advocate for her clients, she is just as much compassionate, friendly and a humorous partner that eases the process that can often times be stressful.