Price with evidence
Review recent comparable sales, current competition, condition and buyer demand before choosing a price.
Ask a QuestionFor Sale by Owner Resource Center
Selling on your own? Use a better plan.
Practical tools, checklists and local resources to help you make informed decisions from pricing through closing.
Estimate Your ProceedsStart with the whole process
Six stages every seller should plan for.
Prepare the property
Prioritize safety, cleanliness, repairs and presentation. Not every improvement produces a return.
Create the launch
Use professional photography, accurate property details, clear showing instructions and a response plan.
Manage showings safely
Verify appointments, protect valuables, secure personal information and keep a showing log.
Compare the full offer
Evaluate financing, contingencies, concessions, appraisal risk, closing date and possession—not only price.
Coordinate the contract
Work with qualified title, inspection, lending, legal and tax professionals through closing.
Seller net sheet
Estimate what you may walk away with.
Change the figures to create a planning estimate. Compensation is negotiable and should reflect the agreement you choose to make.
Estimated sale price $250,000
Estimated buyer-agent compensation − $6,250
Other estimated selling costs − $5,000
Mortgage payoff − $150,000
Estimated proceeds$88,750
Local service providers
Resources for preparing and closing.
Contact providers directly to confirm availability, scope, credentials and pricing. You are free to choose any provider.
Bloom Photography
Real estate photography, video, drone imagery, floor plans and property media serving the 417 area.
View photography services →Method Inspection
Home and pre-listing inspections with additional services that include septic, radon and mold testing.
Visit Method Inspection →Call or text: 417-512-2757Meridian Title Company
Locally owned title insurance, title search, escrow and real estate closing services.
Visit Meridian Title →Springfield: 417-886-4400Before photography and showings
Property preparation checklist
- Remove personal documents, medications, valuables and spare keys
- Complete safety-related and obvious deferred-maintenance items
- Clean windows, floors, kitchens and bathrooms thoroughly
- Reduce countertop, closet and garage clutter
- Replace burned-out bulbs and test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors
- Prepare accurate utility, age and improvement information
- Create a secure plan for pets during showings
For every scheduled showing
Showing-safety checklist
- Confirm the visitor’s name, contact information and appointment time
- Avoid showing alone when possible and tell someone the schedule
- Keep a visitor and feedback record
- Never discuss security codes, travel plans or private financial details
- Secure firearms, documents, jewelry, prescriptions and electronics
- Do not allow unexpected visitors to enter without verification
- Check doors and windows after each appointment
Offer comparison
The highest price is not always the strongest offer.
Compare each offer across the terms below and ask the title company, lender or attorney to explain anything unclear before signing.
Purchase priceFinancing and lenderDown paymentEarnest moneyInspection termsAppraisal riskSeller concessionsClosing datePossessionSale-of-home contingency
Contracts and disclosures
Use qualified professionals for legal and closing questions.
Real estate contracts create legal obligations. This resource center provides general educational information and is not legal, tax, lending, inspection or title advice. A title company can explain its closing services, but only a licensed attorney can provide legal advice or draft documents for your specific circumstances. Disclose known material facts as required and do not make representations you cannot verify.
Use us as a resource
Need a second set of eyes?
Ask about pricing, estimated proceeds, an offer you received or which professional may be able to help. You can still choose to sell the home yourself.
home@jasonandellerealtors.com