Seller resources · The paper set · Plate 14

Everything a Valley seller needs, in one place

Selling involves a checklist, a timeline, and a stack of documents, and none of it should be a mystery. These are the tools I hand every seller I work with: the 30-day pre-listing plan, the offer-to-close route, and the papers to gather early.

A flat-lay photograph of a pale survey map with contour lines and a dashed green route
Plate 14 · The survey sheet · Your plan on paper 44.05° N · 123.08° W

Fig. 15 · The 30-day pre-listing checklist

Thirty days out, planned in three windows

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Days 1 to 7

  • Get a free value estimate on your address so every plan starts from a real number.
  • Decide your timeline: when do you want to close, and where are you going next?
  • Gather the basics: mortgage payoff figure, property tax records, and any improvement receipts.
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Days 8 to 20

  • Knock out the high-impact repairs from the selling guide: paint, lighting, flooring, big systems.
  • Declutter room by room and start packing anything you will not use in the next 30 days.
  • Do a walk-through like a buyer, and fix what they would notice first.
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Days 21 to 30

  • Stage for photography: neutral, bright, and spare. Professional photos are the listing.
  • Review your seller disclosure statement early so there are no last-minute surprises.
  • Prepare the showing setup: access, lights, and a plan for pets, cars, and closets.

Fig. 16 · Offer to close · The route

Six stops from offer to keys

Each stop has a date and a document, and staying on schedule is my job. Here is the sequence you will walk through after your home goes under contract.

  1. Stop 01 / 06

    Offer

    We weigh every offer on price, financing, and contingencies, not just the headline number.

  2. Stop 02 / 06

    Accept

    Mutual acceptance locks the terms: price, dates, and what is included.

  3. Stop 03 / 06

    Inspect

    The buyer’s inspection happens on schedule; we triage requests with evidence.

  4. Stop 04 / 06

    Appraise

    The appraisal confirms value for the lender, with your repair history in the file.

  5. Stop 05 / 06

    Escrow

    Title, documents, and deadlines run through escrow; I keep every date moving.

  6. Stop 06 / 06

    Keys

    Final walk-through, signing, and keys handed over. Then your next chapter.

Fig. 17 · Gather these early

The papers that make closing easy

The smoothest closes start with a folder. Gather these before we list, and nothing will hold up the schedule later.

Disclosure statement

The seller form Oregon requires. We review it together and fill it out completely.

Property and tax records

Tax statements, lot lines, and any survey you have on file.

Receipts and warranties

Improvement receipts, roof or system warranties, and permit records.

HOA or shared-amenity papers

If your property has an HOA or shared road, the governing documents matter at close.

The rest of the paper set

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The selling guide

Price, prep, stage, and close: the four stations in depth.

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The Top Dollar briefing

Six rules for maximizing your final sale price.

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The market report

Median prices, days on market, and supply across the Valley.

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The seller FAQ

Direct answers to the questions every seller asks.

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Checklist step one

Start the checklist with a real number

The first item on every seller checklist is the same: find out what the home is worth today. Free, current, and built on sales near your address.

What’s My Home Worth? (541) 913-8192 www.karencota.com