Buying & Selling
Committed to you from start to close
Buying or selling your Virginia home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. You need an agent who listens, answers the tough questions and explains the complicated parts, so a stressful time turns into a good experience. Patti will look out for your best interests and stay committed to you from preparation to closing. Here’s what you can expect.
For buyers
Finding your Madison area home
- Help you figure out your housing needs and goals
- Review financing options and refer you to a lender if needed
- Search for property that fits your criteria using the multiple listing services for the area
- Set up automatic emails to you about new listings
- Give you local information about the area you choose
- Show you any properties you want to see and help you weigh how well they fit your needs
- Advise you on recent market data for similar properties in the same area
- Answer questions and help solve problems with the purchase as they come up
- Prepare a contract for your offer to purchase
- Present and negotiate the contract, including needed contingencies
- Attend the home inspection
- Review closing costs
- Go with you to settlement if you like
Buyer tools
Mortgage calculator
Get a rough idea of a monthly payment. Change any number and the estimate updates right away.
For sellers
Selling your home or land
Getting ready to list
- Prepare pricing recommendations by looking at recently sold properties, homes that did not sell and pending contracts, and review the current competition
- Prepare a report on current market conditions that will affect your sale
- Research tax information on your property
- Gather special assessment, loan and utility cost information
- Recommend improvements that may bring the highest price, and advise you on preparing your home for sale
- Prepare and explain an estimate of closing costs and net proceeds
- Explain the home inspection and appraisal process
- Photograph your property for feature cards and property information sheets
- Promote your property online through the multiple listing services and the Montague Miller website
- Promote your property at sales meetings and arrange an office tour of your home
- Install a lockbox so all brokers can show it
- Hold an open house if appropriate
When an offer comes in
- Discuss the prospective buyer’s qualifications
- Explain all details and contingencies
- Review the purchase agreement for completeness and accuracy
- Deliver all counteroffers promptly
- Represent you during the presentation of every contract and negotiate the best possible price and terms for your home
Before closing
- Have the Montague, Miller & Co. transaction coordinator help with closing details
- Deposit earnest money as required by law, if applicable
- Send the contract to the attorney or closing company
- Coordinate needed inspections and review the reports
- Communicate with the cooperating agent and help with any problems related to the sale
- Schedule the closing
Contact
Give Patti a call
Have a question about buying or selling a home in Madison County, Virginia? Patti is glad to help, and she takes pride in getting back to people quickly.
Cell
540-718-3300Reaches Patti directlyOffice
540-948-6655Ext. 116, Montague, Miller & Co.Office address
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P.O. Box 556
Madison, VA 22727
Patti is a REALTOR® with Montague, Miller & Co. Realtors in Madison. Prefer to write? Send Patti a message and she will get back to you.