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Seller's Guide

SELLER INFORMATION

There are many reasons you may choose to sell your home, and this is why the Hinds Team takes the time to get to know you personally. They’ll identify your major needs and goals for the sale, and work hard to devise a strategy for success that will earn you the maximum return on investment.

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HOME VISIT & WALKTHROUGH

The Hinds Team will schedule a visit at your home to introduce themselves, get to know you and take a tour of your home.

  • They will discuss your real estate goals and your ideal timeline for listing.
  • After the initial walkthrough they will prepare a detailed CMA and tailored marketing plan.
  • Once complete, they will schedule a second meeting with you to discuss their CMA and marketing plan, answer any questions and have an open conversation on the listing process and pricing.
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LISTING AGREEMENT

Once they have agreed upon a listing price and listing date, the Hinds Team will go over all necessary legal documents with you.

  • Listing Agreement review
  • Law of Agency
  • Seller Disclosure Form
  • Windermere Company Disclosures
  • Required home specific documents (Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Utilities Addendum, Pre-Inspection Form, etc.).
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HOME PREPARATION

As part of your custom sale and marketing strategy, the Hinds Team will help you decide on areas of improvement for your property. This will include a detailed timeline document, which states the work they recommend completing prior to the list date.

Interior Review - A few examples are:

  • Window Cleaning
  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Painting
  • Repairs
  • Home Systems Servicing

Exterior Review - A few examples are:

  • Exterior Window Cleaning
  • Roof and Gutter Cleaning
  •  Painting
  • Repairs
  • Power Washing

Landscape Review - A few examples are:

  • Potted Plants
  • Mulch
  • Mowing
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MARKETING PREPARATION

The Hinds Team will create an effective marketing strategy based on your needs and your home’s unique appeal.

  • Marketing Calendar
  • Developed Staging
  • Photography/Aerial/Videography
  • Digital and Print Assets Developed
  • Target Buyer Identified
  • Sign Ordered 
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MLS LISTING GOES LIVE

At this point, your home is officially on the market!

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ACTIVE MARKETING

Now, the team will work on generating buzz about your listing and keeping it front-and-center for potential buyers.

  • Online Syndication of Listing
  • E-Marketing Campaign
  • Social Campaign
  • Other Digital Campaigns
  • Print/Collateral Advertising
  • Agent Networking Events (Brokers Open)
  • Public Open Houses
  • Buyer Tours
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PURCHASE AND SALE

When offers start coming in, the Hinds Team will act as your advisors and will set up an in-person meeting to walk you through the details of each offer to find the one that works best for you.

  • Offer Review
  • Financing Review
  • Date of Possession Negotiation
  • Contingencies Negotiation
  • Fixtures/Personal Property Negotiation
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INSPECTION AND NEGOTIATION

Your interests will be represented and protected as the Hinds Team works out any contingencies with the buyer’s broker.

  • Broker Presence at Inspection
  • Vendor Bids and Project Valuation
  • Negotiation with Selling Broker
  • Scheduling Repairs and Walkthrough
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CLOSING

You won’t have to worry too much about the details, as the Hinds Team will shift into project management mode to make sure all the paperwork is completed on time.

  • After documents are signed and the sale is recorded with the county, your house is sold!

MASTERS OF MARKETING

There are many reasons you may choose to sell your home, and this is why the Hinds Team takes the time to get to know you personally. They’ll identify your major needs and goals for the sale, and work hard to devise a strategy for success that will earn you the maximum return on investment.

Success Stories

Testimonials

"The Hinds Team is a seasoned professional. Their level of knowledge and ability to handle any real estate problem with ease come from years of experience. The Hinds Team has deep roots in the Seattle community. They are responsive, timely, and honest. I would highly recommend them to buy or sell any property."
"The Hinds Team is a seasoned professional. Their level of knowledge and ability to handle any real estate problem with ease come from years of experience. The Hinds Team has deep roots in the Seattle community. They are responsive, timely, and honest. I would highly recommend them to buy or sell any property."
Buyer
"I have been working with the Hinds Team for the past twenty-five years, and I highly recommend them to all. They do an outstanding job of listening to exactly what you are looking for and spending countless hours researching neighborhoods, homes, and communities that will meet your criteria. They have an amazing instinct for how houses should be priced based upon amenities and location, and aren’t afraid to negotiate with an informed position. They have also done a fabulous job representing homes we wished to sell. Their abilities to help us get organized and put our best foot forward with a showing have yielded superior results. If you are looking for agents that are trustworthy, hardworking, and really know the market, they are the ones."
"I have been working with the Hinds Team for the past twenty-five years, and I highly recommend them to all. They do an outstanding job of listening to exactly what you are looking for and spending countless hours researching neighborhoods, homes, and communities that will meet your criteria. They have an amazing instinct for how houses should be priced based upon amenities and location, and aren’t afraid to negotiate with an informed position. They have also done a fabulous job representing homes we wished to sell. Their abilities to help us get organized and put our best foot forward with a showing have yielded superior results. If you are looking for agents that are trustworthy, hardworking, and really know the market, they are the ones."
Buyer & Seller
"In my opinion, based on two sales and two purchases, these are the best realtors in Seattle. Smart, knowledgeable, responsive, patient and diligent."
"In my opinion, based on two sales and two purchases, these are the best realtors in Seattle. Smart, knowledgeable, responsive, patient and diligent."
Buyer & Seller
"The Hinds Team made me feel completely comfortable, and I totally trust them when it comes to my real estate needs. I have worked with them on a number of projects, both large and small, and the connections they have with individuals throughout many industries, real estate-related or not, are truly what sets them apart from any other team I have worked with in the past."
"The Hinds Team made me feel completely comfortable, and I totally trust them when it comes to my real estate needs. I have worked with them on a number of projects, both large and small, and the connections they have with individuals throughout many industries, real estate-related or not, are truly what sets them apart from any other team I have worked with in the past."
Buyer & Seller
"The Hinds Team is really more than just realtors. They have always been guides for our family. They did more than help us find a house. They walked us through every part of the puzzle, including always advocating for our needs and looking out for our best interests. They are so trusted by us that our entire extended family trusts their advice and has insisted on using their services as well. You won’t look for another real estate team again."
"The Hinds Team is really more than just realtors. They have always been guides for our family. They did more than help us find a house. They walked us through every part of the puzzle, including always advocating for our needs and looking out for our best interests. They are so trusted by us that our entire extended family trusts their advice and has insisted on using their services as well. You won’t look for another real estate team again."
Buyer
"The Hinds Team is exceptionally knowledgeable, trustworthy, and professional. They bring such a great personality to the home-buying experience and make the process as stress-free as possible. I have recommended them to all my friends and family looking to buy a home. As a first-time home buyer, I felt completely at ease with the team. They were so patient in answering all my questions and explaining every process in great detail. I knew they always had my best interests in mind, and they found me the perfect home! I highly recommend working with the Hinds Team if you have the opportunity!"
"The Hinds Team is exceptionally knowledgeable, trustworthy, and professional. They bring such a great personality to the home-buying experience and make the process as stress-free as possible. I have recommended them to all my friends and family looking to buy a home. As a first-time home buyer, I felt completely at ease with the team. They were so patient in answering all my questions and explaining every process in great detail. I knew they always had my best interests in mind, and they found me the perfect home! I highly recommend working with the Hinds Team if you have the opportunity!"
Buyer
"I’ve been buying and selling real estate since 1970, and the Hinds Team is in a class of its own. As superlative realtors, they are true professionals. They are highly skilled and know how to deal with every aspect of buying and selling real estate. I totally trust their judgment, and they put their heart and soul into every transaction. Bonus, they are a pure delight to work with."
"I’ve been buying and selling real estate since 1970, and the Hinds Team is in a class of its own. As superlative realtors, they are true professionals. They are highly skilled and know how to deal with every aspect of buying and selling real estate. I totally trust their judgment, and they put their heart and soul into every transaction. Bonus, they are a pure delight to work with."
Buyer & Seller
"I have worked with Kathryn and the Hinds Team for many years. They have always been amazing! Kathryn has been a rock for me with each sale and purchase over the past thirty years, and I can’t think of another realtor who comes close to her and the rest of the Hinds Team. When I purchased my home in Rancho Mirage, they were even there to help guide me through the process. The Hinds Team cares about you and your success, which is rare in today’s market. I also consider them wonderful friends!"
"I have worked with Kathryn and the Hinds Team for many years. They have always been amazing! Kathryn has been a rock for me with each sale and purchase over the past thirty years, and I can’t think of another realtor who comes close to her and the rest of the Hinds Team. When I purchased my home in Rancho Mirage, they were even there to help guide me through the process. The Hinds Team cares about you and your success, which is rare in today’s market. I also consider them wonderful friends!"
Buyer & Seller
"The Hinds Team has helped us with both a sale and a purchase, and both times were a fantastic experience. They clearly know the business inside and out, and certainly put in the time and effort needed to make things work out. I look forward to working with them again in the future!"
"The Hinds Team has helped us with both a sale and a purchase, and both times were a fantastic experience. They clearly know the business inside and out, and certainly put in the time and effort needed to make things work out. I look forward to working with them again in the future!"
Buyer & Seller
"So many good things to say about the Hinds Team, as we had the opportunity to use them for both our buyers' and sellers' agents. After several failed attempts at purchasing our first home with different agents (we put in over eight offers), my close friend recommended the Hinds Team. We found a pre-foreclosure that we wanted, but felt it was going to be a shot in the dark. Nevertheless, the Hinds Team was able to get us our house at an incredible price with no contingencies waived, and we even beat out other cash offers! Being a foreclosure, the house came with significant strings attached, and I can confidently say it would not have been possible without the Hinds Team. They held our hand through the entire process and put out so many fires along the way. They are extremely good at negotiating terms and only getting deals that make the most sense for her customers. If something seems off, the team will raise a red flag and figure out ways to troubleshoot. On the flip side, we had the pleasure of using the Hinds Team to sell our condo in Kirkland, and wow were we more than impressed! The Hinds Team did an incredible job preparing and listing our little condo, so well in fact that we had several cash offers in hand before our open house even happened! The Hinds Team set a price record for our complex and completely blew our expectations away. We were able to close faster than we thought was possible, and got significantly more money than we thought we would. We had so many variables we had to navigate strategically, and the Hinds Team made all of it seem like a walk in the park. They were so responsive and always one step ahead. I can confidently say that we will be using them for every future purchase or sale down the road."
"So many good things to say about the Hinds Team, as we had the opportunity to use them for both our buyers' and sellers' agents. After several failed attempts at purchasing our first home with different agents (we put in over eight offers), my close friend recommended the Hinds Team. We found a pre-foreclosure that we wanted, but felt it was going to be a shot in the dark. Nevertheless, the Hinds Team was able to get us our house at an incredible price with no contingencies waived, and we even beat out other cash offers! Being a foreclosure, the house came with significant strings attached, and I can confidently say it would not have been possible without the Hinds Team. They held our hand through the entire process and put out so many fires along the way. They are extremely good at negotiating terms and only getting deals that make the most sense for her customers. If something seems off, the team will raise a red flag and figure out ways to troubleshoot. On the flip side, we had the pleasure of using the Hinds Team to sell our condo in Kirkland, and wow were we more than impressed! The Hinds Team did an incredible job preparing and listing our little condo, so well in fact that we had several cash offers in hand before our open house even happened! The Hinds Team set a price record for our complex and completely blew our expectations away. We were able to close faster than we thought was possible, and got significantly more money than we thought we would. We had so many variables we had to navigate strategically, and the Hinds Team made all of it seem like a walk in the park. They were so responsive and always one step ahead. I can confidently say that we will be using them for every future purchase or sale down the road."
Buyer & Seller
"All I can say is wow! We had the best experience with the Hinds Team. They are very knowledgeable, professional, and excellent at customer service. They anticipated our questions/potential issues and resolved issues almost before there was an issue! They were totally on top of complex processes and schedules and provided outstanding information on how to incorporate our “trust documents’’ in the sales process. I have already shared with friends the great experience we had with the Hinds team. They have our outstanding recommendation, and we are most grateful for their help. Overall, excellent for such a positive experience with the team. Many thanks."
"All I can say is wow! We had the best experience with the Hinds Team. They are very knowledgeable, professional, and excellent at customer service. They anticipated our questions/potential issues and resolved issues almost before there was an issue! They were totally on top of complex processes and schedules and provided outstanding information on how to incorporate our “trust documents’’ in the sales process. I have already shared with friends the great experience we had with the Hinds team. They have our outstanding recommendation, and we are most grateful for their help. Overall, excellent for such a positive experience with the team. Many thanks."
Buyer & Seller

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