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THE HOUSTON SELLING GUIDE
A plan for
the whole sale.
Preparation. Market response. Offer strength.
Every decision connected to your next move.
THE DECISION DESK
Where are you in the sale?
Before listing
Five early decisions affect preparation, pricing, access and the eventual contract.
Timing
When should the sale be completed?
Occupancy
Will you remain during showings and closing?
Next move
Does another purchase, lease or relocation depend on
this sale?
Financial goal
Which net outcome matters most?
Condition
What should be repaired, edited, disclosed or left alone?
Read the market response
Once buyers can see the property, patterns matter more than one opinion.
Traffic
How quickly are buyers engaging?
Feedback
Which comments repeat across appointments?
Competition
What has listed, changed price or gone pending?
Offers
What do the terms reveal about demand?
Reassess
Is there enough evidence to change the plan?
Compare the whole offer
Price matters. Certainty, timing, financing, concessions and contingencies determine which offer is actually stronger.
Term
Offer A
Offer B
Price
Higher purchase price
Slightly lower price
Financing
More financing conditions
Stronger approval profile
Timing
Longer closing timeline
Closer to seller preference
Concessions
More seller-paid costs
Fewer seller-paid costs
Contingencies
More dependencies
Cleaner overall structure
Contract to close
Under contract is a milestone—not the finish line.
Inspection
The buyer investigates and may make contractual requests.
Appraisal
A lender valuation may become another checkpoint.
Financing
The buyer’s loan continues through underwriting.
Title
Title work and closing documents move behind the scenes.
Walkthrough
The buyer typically confirms condition before closing.
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BUILD YOUR SELLER STRATEGY
Your property.
Your next move.
Your timing, financial goal and household needs shape the plan.