1. Why Work with a Topeka REALTOR®
- A REALTOR® brings local expertise, accurate pricing, and an understanding of Topeka real estate trends.
- They can help you navigate legal complexities, marketing, and negotiations—saving you time and stress.
2. Get a Free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
- A CMA helps you price your Topeka home strategically by comparing recent local sales.
- Fill out our CMA request form today to get a personalized home valuation and proven pricing strategy.
3. Create Your Home‑Selling Plan
After pricing, we craft a customized marketing plan featuring:
- Staging tips
- Professional photos
- Open house scheduling
- Social media & MLS exposure
- Price‑adjustment strategy
4. Prepare & Stage Your Home
- Enhance curb appeal with fresh landscaping and a painted front door.
- Declutter interiors, neutralize décor, and highlight your home’s best features.
- Deep-clean kitchens & bathrooms; update fixtures and apply fresh caulk for maximum appeal.
- Consider hiring a professional stager to boost buyer interest.
5. Receive Offers & Negotiate
- We present all offers with full transparency—including price, contingencies, timeline.
- Your REALTOR® will help you strategize negotiation, prioritizing your net profit and ideal timeline and will communicate with the buyer’s REALTOR® on your behalf.
6. Coordination & Closing
After accepting an offer, our Transaction Team manages:
- Title and escrow paperwork
- Inspections, appraisal, and buyer coordination
- Collecting invoices, contract documents, and communicating with lenders and title company
7. Move‑Out Prep & Key Handover
- Arrange moving services and utilities prior to your buyer’s possession date.
- Prior to closing: Sign final documents and hand off the keys!
Ready to Sell? Take These Next Steps
Request a CMA to find the right price.
Call our Topeka office at 785‑272‑5555 to schedule your first consultation.
Download our Seller’s Checklist for staging and prepping your home.
Seller’s Tools & Resources
- Request a CMA
- Seller Checklist PDF
- Meet Our REALTORS®
- Tips on Selling Guide
3. Establish a plan
Once an asking price has been established, your REALTOR® will sit down with you and establish a marketing plan. This plan will include recommendations on how to reach prime showing condition (i.e., removing clutter, fixing the fence, etc.). The plan will be the framework for getting your home sold in as little time as possible and for the highest price possible. A good plan may include a timeline of open houses, media campaigns, and (if necessary) strategic price reductions.
4. Prepare your home for the market
There are several factors that contribute to selling your home quickly and at the right price. Your REALTOR® will advise you on the specific things your particular situation requires. In the mean time, click here for a basic to-do list.
5. Receive an offer
Once your home has been on the market, you will start receiving offers from potential buyers. Sometimes, you may receive several offers before agreeing on a price and other elements like repairs and dates, etc. On the contrary, you may receive a single offer that satisfies all your needs on the first try. Once you accept an offer, you will sign a contract with the buyer(s) and you will proceed with the closing process. Our transaction center will handle the title work, will coordinate appointments with you and will keep all necessary parties up-to-date.
6. Prepare to leave
As your closing and possession dates approach, you will need to make arrangements for the actual move itself. You will need to coordinate scheduling based on your closing date for your existing home and wherever you are moving to. You will need to make arrangements regarding your utilities and services (shutting off or transferring).
7. Close the deal
Prior to closing, your REALTOR® will have you sign a number of documents transferring ownership to the buyer(s) which will be conveyed to the Transaction Center for delivery at closing. Closing generally takes place at the title company or the buyer’s lender. If the transfer of possession is scheduled at the time of closing, keys and garage door openers, etc., will be delivered as well.