Sell Your Home in Snohomish County, the Eastside or North Seattle
"I work hard and do whatever it takes to get the best price for your home, in the shortest amount of time, and with the least amount of hassle." Every listing follows the same proactive plan: honest pricing, standout marketing, daily prospecting for buyers, a guaranteed update call every Friday and my Easy Exit Listing Agreement.
A seller recently asked me, "What exactly do you do to get homes sold fast?" In this video I explain how I price homes strategically, market them effectively and create real demand by reaching out to agents with active buyers. You'll also see how I stay in close contact with you throughout the process, identify top buyer agents and keep things moving toward a fast, profitable sale. If you're planning to sell, or your home isn't getting traction, this one is worth watching.
My Four Objectives When Selling Your Home
Set a fair, competitive list price based on a thorough analysis of current market conditions.
Bring as many qualified buyers as possible through your home until it sells.
Report the results of my work to you every week.
Negotiate the highest price and best terms between you and the buyer.
Your Friday Update Call
Every Friday between 1 and 4 pm, or at a time we agree on, I call every active seller with the results of the past week:
Price, and whether it is still right for the market
Number of showings and number of offers
Feedback from every agent who showed your home
Buyer contacts from the web, signs, open houses and Zillow
Last week's active, pending and sold homes in your area and price range
What we should adjust based on that feedback
Marketing Packages
Photography, 3D tour and floor plans
Buyers spend about 20 seconds on a listing's photos, so they have to be great. Mike Samolenko shoots every listing with high-dynamic-range imaging, ultra-wide lenses and aerial drone photography. Each package includes an interactive 3D tour and accurate floor plans.
Staging, in person or virtual
Professional in-home staging helps your home stand out and can lead to quicker sales and higher offers. Virtual staging is a lower-cost option with a 24-hour turnaround, and it works for furnished rooms too: we can digitally declutter a room you're still living in.
The 29-Step Plan
Price your home competitively from a current comparative market analysis.
Estimate your proceeds with a net sheet.
Advise on changes that will make your home more attractive to buyers.
List your home on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS).
Update you every week on activity for your home and the market.
Professional photography and editing so your home shows at its best.
Create featured Zillow pages for more search visibility.
Place your home on the top real estate sites: Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia and Redfin.
Prospect for qualified buyers every day, including your neighbors, in case they know someone looking to move into the area.
A 24-hour 1-800 line with a recorded audio tour of your home that captures buyer leads.
Prepare a list of your home's features for agents to share with their buyers.
Contact active buyer leads, centers of influence and past clients for referrals.
Promote your home at company sales meetings.
Add exposure with a professional sign (if applicable), flyers and a lockbox.
Pre-qualify prospective buyers whenever possible.
Follow up with every agent who shows your home, and review their feedback with you each week.
Help with all disclosures required for the sale.
Keep you informed on the financing buyers may use.
Tap the Windermere relocation and referral network.
Coordinate with agents who want to preview your home.
Build a showing schedule around your needs; you can confirm every showing if you prefer.
Work regularly with top agents in the market to expose your listing.
Run a paid digital campaign with targeted Facebook and Instagram ads, with weekly updates.
Represent you on every offer and negotiate the best price, terms and timelines.
Once you accept an offer
Negotiate home inspection repair items.
Track every transaction deadline and oversee mortgage, title and escrow.
Handle any additional paperwork needed to close.
Review your final settlement statement before closing to make sure it's accurate.
Notify you the moment you close and get your proceeds to you.
A Day Working for My Sellers
It costs the same to hire an agent who works a full, structured day. Here's how mine runs:
7:30 am
Prepare numbers and leads; role-play with top agents nationwide to sharpen prospecting
8:30 to 11:30 am
Contact people looking to buy or sell, and call residents in my sellers' neighborhoods to find buyers
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Follow up on leads, showings and contracts, and call every agent who showed one of my listings
1 to 3 pm
Listing and transaction work, preview the competition, research market statistics
3 to 7 pm
Listing appointments, showings and negotiations
I also work with a real estate coach and attend intensive training seminars each year to keep sharpening my pricing, marketing and negotiation.
Your Listing Team
Matt StarkBroker and Sales Team Lead
Kathy StengerLicensed assistant and transaction coordinator
Ashley FoxBuyer's agent, specializing in first-time buyers
Mike SamolenkoListing photography and virtual staging
What Sellers Say
"Matt's calm, professional demeanor and attentiveness to where we were in this process stood out immediately and gave us the confidence to hire him. ... On the very first afternoon upon listing, we had four visits. ... We accepted a solid offer within five days."
Sharon L., Everett
"After interviewing several realtors, we chose Matt to represent us based on his knowledge of the local market, communication skills, marketing experience & abilities ... He delivered on what he said he could and would do."
Scott O., Bothell
"He treated us like we were his only and most important client, even though he handles sales for much bigger properties. I found him 100 percent honest and trustworthy and would highly recommend him to friends and family in a heartbeat."
I'm an active agent. When you list with me, I spend my time actively marketing your home to the public and to other agents, following the 29-step plan on this page, and I report what I did every Friday.
Can we list for a 30- or 90-day period?
You don't need to. With my Easy Exit Listing Agreement, you can cancel at any time, at no charge, if you're not happy with my service. My standard agreement is six months.
Can we list high and come down later?
Most buyers won't even look at homes priced above the market, and a new listing's first weeks bring the most interest. Pricing right from the start gives you the best chance at multiple offers instead of price cuts later.
Another agent said they could get us more money.
Ask to see the sales that support their number. I'll show you the comparable sales behind my recommendation and tell you the truth about the market up front, so there are no surprises after you list.
How do I know what my home is worth?
For a quick estimate, use the free home value tool on this site. For a number you can plan around, call me for a comparative market analysis and a net sheet showing your estimated proceeds.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of . All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of . All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.