Sellers Guide
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Engel & Völkers Property sellers Guide
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Working with a marketplace leader
Emily Schaffer, a lifelong Mill Valley resident, knows Marin County best. As a third-generation Realtor, her strong negotiating and listening skills paired with her sharp intuition have contributed to her impressive success as a Top Producer every year since 2012. Recently, in 2023, she earned the exclusive Private Office status, only awarded to 270 advisors in all of Engel & Volkers worldwide. In addition to being one of the Top 100 Marin agents in 2022, Emily was awarded the Elite Presidential Circle status (over $50,000,000 in closed transactions). Adding to Emily’s expertise is her involvement in real estate short-term rental investments, both domestic and international. Often referred to as a “natural networker,” Emily has a knack for connecting people with their perfect match, whether that’s a house, mortgage lender, contractor, landscaper, or other real estate-related need. Prior to becoming a real estate advisor, Emily was a Postpartum Doula and Infant Sleep Consultant, and she’s used this extensive experience to direct her career toward being a family-focused realtor. As a result, Emily’s deep understanding of family dynamics has helped her counsel and guide countless new or expecting parents to find the right home. Based in the Engel & Volkers Mill Valley office, Emily knows Mill Valley best, but can provide exceptional service throughout all of Marin. She looks forward to accommodating her clients to make the buying or selling process a pleasurable experience.
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57 Sycamore Avenue | Mill Valley | CA | $3,300,000 This charming 1920's bungalow in Tamalpais Park, boasts a sun-filled corner lot with a wrap-around yard, fireplace, original features, and easy access to amenities and outdoor activities.
290 Edgewood Avenue | Mill Valley | CA | $2,467,500 This modern smart home in Mill Valley with an indoor elevator, spacious living areas, chef's kitchen, hot tub, and oversized garage with Tesla hookup, offers luxurious living and convenience in a coveted location.
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My husband and I just bought our first house in Novato with Emily Schaffer. Besides having a stellar reputation, amazing contacts and being extremely knowledgeable of the current housing market, she was accommodating and very patient with our first-time-buyer questions. She has excellent communication and she was fun to work with! We could not be more grateful to her for all her hard work and expertise. We would highly recommend her to anyone considering buying a home in Marin or Sonoma. Shannon & Jorge - Home Buyers
Our most recent successes
Emily expertly guided us through what is normally a complicated process of buying our first home, only made more complicated during the pandemic. She made everything feel easy and took the extra steps to ensure we were protected during this uncertain time. We couldn’t be more thrilled and couldn’t recommend her more! Todd & Katherine - Home Buyer
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1 Cottage Avenue | Mill Valley | CA | $2,725,000 This quintessential home in a prime Mill Valley location offers spacious rooms, high ceilings, and close proximity to downtown.
A selection of Engel & Völkers sales
I am so glad that we chose Emily as our realtor to sell our house! I appreciate her professionalism and her knowledge of the area. All of her collaborators (from the title company to the notary) were top-notch and as outstanding as she is! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor that will put you first. Elizabeth & Patrick - Home Sellers
As a first time home buyer, I was overwhelmed and had no idea what I was doing. Emily answered my calls and texts seven days a week, had the answers to all my questions and always made time to show me just one more house. She has a great relationship with other realtors and was able to get the inside scoop and make magic happen! Alisa Folda | Home Buyer
Emily had that unnameable quality. She clearly stood out from the crowd. Emily's attention to detail and thoroughness and love for the process itself was clearly visible every step of the way from early conversations through the more exacting process of escrow. Emily was able to grow with us as we evolved through the process. Emily was a diamond in the rough, and I personally would happily work with her again. Doug B. - Home Buyer
Emily is a GEM of a real estate agent! She never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly. I really feel she knows her business and met us with very helpful information and explained her process in a way that definitely showed her expertise in real estate! Emily is friendly and professional, we can’t thank her enough for all the hard work, dedication and the time she spent in selling our house and buying a new one! Of all the realtors we met and worked with, she is the best! Domatille & Clement - Home Buyers & Sellers
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Here’s to New Beginnings
hether it’s your first time selling a house, or this is another move within your property journey, the key to an optimal experience is partnering with the best. With Engel & Völkers, you’ll engage a trusted real estate advisor whose expertise is backed by a reputable local brokerage and a leading global real estate brand. Our advisors are truly passionate about helping you navigate the real estate market and find the right buyer for your property. Engel & Völkers maintains consistent high levels of service throughout the world to ensure the satisfaction of our valued customers.
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Engel & Völkers Property Sellers Guide
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Imagine what your property would look like as part of this global brand.
WHO WE ARE With approximately 1,000 locations across five continents, Engel & Völkers has access to a powerful global network of potential buyers. We not only reach millions of consumers through our sophisticated multi-channel marketing efforts, but have the added benefit of collaborating with fellow Engel & Völkers professionals across the globe to strategically handpick, and refer buyers for the properties they seek... like yours.
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WHY WORK WITH US An Engel & Völkers real estate advisor invests their time to monitor and understand the local real estate landscape as well as your unique needs and goals. Through our local market expertise, sophisticated and data driven marketing solutions and collaborative global network, the power of Engel & Völkers is at work on your behalf. Our goal is to deliver you desired results, to not only meet, but exceed your expectations, and to provide you with peace of mind as a trusted partner standing beside you through every step of the selling process.
Working with an Engel & Völkers advisor provides you with access to an extensive suite of marketing capabilities, inclusive of local expertise and global reach.
Preparing your property to list is one of the most important parts of this process, considering that these efforts can impact the time it may take for your property to sell and its sales price. Together, we will determine the steps and adjustments to help make the most of your sale, including:
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Preparing to Sell
Property staging will help present your property at its best, as well as to capture the emotion of the buyer, who will be making one of the biggest purchases of their lifetime.
Your property is our focus. At Engel & Völkers, we draw on our extensive experience and up-to-date market statistics balanced with your goals and timeline to determine the optimal asking price to list your property. By conducting a market analysis with a local expert as well as understanding potential buyer objections and the key advantages of your property, we will recommend the ideal pricing strategy to sell your property.
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The Power of Staging
Establishing a Listing Strategy
Develop a Marketing Strategy
When visiting your property, the goal is to strengthen a potential buyer’s ability to envision your house as their own. In fact, 81% of buyers say property staging makes it easier to visualize the property as their future home.1 This can be as simple as rearranging furniture and making a few decor adjustments to highlight your property’s best features and prompt potential purchasers to make an offer.
Scale Back & Organize Deep Clean Paint Walls & Details Remove Personal Items Upgrade Lighting Update Appliances Refinish Wood Floors & Update Carpets Conduct Maintenance Checks
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GIVING YOU THE EDGE Online exposure provides your property the greatest reach. Your listing’s journey begins on evrealestate.com and continues through our exclusive Extensive Domestic & Global Exposure (EDGE) platform. EDGE provides unprecedented reach, placing your property in front of qualified consumers whether they’re next door, in the Americas or abroad.
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YOUR PROPERTY BY DESIGN Capturing the most desirable and distinctive aspects of your property is an important foundation of any marketing strategy. With professional photography, virtual tours and listing film capabilities, paired with the iconic Engel & Völkers branding, your property, from its broader attributes to its finest details, will captivate potential buyers.
Our iconic shops are recognized around the globe by travelers. The sight of an Engel & Völkers shop wherever it may be, brings to mind the same expectation of high-end service and exceptional real estate.
OFFERS & NEGOTIATIONS Engel & Völkers is dedicated to acting in the best interest of each client. When it comes to negotiating the ideal terms and prices, Engel & Völkers advisors represent their clients with skill, dedication and transparency.
MARKETING MEASURES From niche mailings and digital campaigns, to print advertising and inclusion in exclusive Engel & Völkers publications and platforms, there is nothing ordinary about the way your property is positioned and presented to the market, locally, regionally and globally.
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SHOW TIME Scheduling time for potential buyers to visit your house may seem overwhelming. We’ll help you determine the right approach based on your goals, situation and schedule, whether that includes open houses, private showings or a combination of both. Through clear and open communication, we ensure that you, and your property, are prepared throughout the process.
CONTRACT TO CLOSE Once an offer is accepted, your advisor will guide you through the final stages of the selling journey, including managing your transaction with utmost care, closing preparations and after sale services to support you.
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CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS Make sure to not only update your address with friends, family and service providers, but also any mailing clubs, subscriptions and utility companies for both ending services and activating them at your new address.
MOVING DAY This is the day when your moving strategy pays off and your focus can be on saying goodbyes and looking forward to what’s next. If possible, leave your appliance manuals and warranty information for the new owner and bring all sets of keys, garage door openers and any similar loose items with your advisor or at the property.
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STRATEGIZE A smooth and successful move is only possible with a plan. Select a moving day to work toward. Identify and engage a moving company as soon as possible – Engel & Völkers is happy to make a local recommendation.
Packing Tips
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Separate your valuables and important documents, and keep them with you during the move. Prepare a ‘Start-up Kit’ of items and box those up to take with you as well. This way if your belongings arrive late, or you are delayed in unpacking, you will have what you need immediately on hand. Label boxes by items and room to make unpacking an easier process.
Moving Checklist
FINAL PREPARATIONS If you’ve followed the steps above, you should have just a few remaining tasks like minor patch and paint jobs, emptying the pantry and cleaning, alongside packing up final items.
PACK Purchase your moving supplies including boxes, moving labels, bubble wrap etc. and begin packing items that won’t be needed between now and your move date. These include things like decorations, photos and off season clothing. Then, schedule how and when to pack remaining items based on room or another category that will make the unpacking process easier.
DECLUTTER AND DONATE Before you begin packing up boxes, take inventory of your furniture and other belongings to decide what to keep and what to purge. If items are not worth the effort of packing, moving and unpacking, consider donating, selling or discarding them.
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Experience Engel & Völkers
t Engel & Völkers, we strive to maintain clients for life. The sale of one property may present the opportunity to find your next home locally, or in one of our many locations across the country or even around the world. Through our network of trusted real estate advisors we can guide and support you every step of the way now and into the future.
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Live Your Luxury
We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our process, precision and passion for service, so that you can focus on living your luxury.
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