• Start by checking if you’re still getting showings—are they frequent or declining?
• Review any feedback from those showings to identify trends (e.g., price concerns or other issues).
• Next, consult the Median Days on Market from your eTools market trends report to gauge typical selling times in your area.
• Check if similar listings have gone under contract or sold recently. If your price aligns with the Comparable Sales Analysis and market data, patience may be key—just ensure the yard sign remains visible.
• If showings drop or feedback suggests the price is too high or highlights other concerns, address those points.
• You can request MLS listing edits via your Get Real Dashboard to update photos, description, or price. This proactive approach will keep you on track!

Use the closing checklist in your eTools to stay on track. It outlines key tasks such as completing any agreed-upon repairs on time, scheduling re-inspections (with the appraiser if required and with the buyer for their final walk-through), and coordinating with the closing agent. Be sure to obtain and review your settlement statement at least three business days before closing.

Confirm with all parties how the closing will take place:

• Split closing: Buyer and seller sign separately, often at different times.

• Joint closing: Everyone meets together with the closing agent and signs at the same time.

Lastly, follow the checklist for possession arrangements—where to leave keys, remotes, or smart lock codes. Often sellers leave spare keys and garage openers on the kitchen counter and lock the door behind them. Clear communication on possession ensures a smooth handoff.

• Maximize visibility: Place the sign where it’s clearly seen from the street, with good lighting and no obstructions.

• Highlight the QR code: Make sure the QR code linking to your listing is easy to spot and scan.

• Build trust: The combination of “For Sale by Owner” plus your agent and firm info signals to buyers that the process has professional support and legitimacy. Mention this when speaking with prospects.

• Direct buyers online: Encourage interested parties to visit your listing page on Get Real. From there, they can upload required pre-showing documents, schedule showings, and even submit offers.

Decide on your safety rules up front and communicate them clearly. Many sellers choose to require a lender pre-approval letter, a copy of a government-issued ID, or both before they allow anyone to tour the property.  You can set these rules in your Get Real Listing on getrealsold.com, and send Buyers there to upload their documents which you can then view in your Get Real Listing Dashboard. This helps filter out unqualified or potentially risky prospects.

There are several ways to conduct showings:

• Self-guided tours with safeguards: Install a contractor-style combination lockbox in a discreet spot and pair it with Wi-Fi cameras. Change the code frequently and monitor the showing from a nearby location or remotely.

• Owner-hosted tours: It’s perfectly acceptable for you to show your own home if you’re comfortable doing so. Think of it as welcoming guests—no need for elaborate staging rituals; just keep the home clean and inviting.

• Working with buyers’ agents: Apply the same security steps (ID or pre-approval checks, lockbox procedures, etc.) when dealing with licensed agents. You can also request they upload their license pocket card to the portal.

Whatever method you choose, the goal is the same: protect your safety while giving serious buyers an easy way to see the home. A little upfront planning helps you maintain both security and maximum exposure.

Review the CSA provided in your eTools, which includes recent nearby sales, pricing data, maps, and market trends. Focus on homes that are:

• Similar in size: within about 15% of your home’s square footage

• Comparable in age and condition

• Sold recently: ideally within the last 3–6 months (up to 12 months if necessary)

• Close in location: within a 1-mile radius and not across major market boundaries (e.g., highways or rivers)

Compare their list prices to sold prices, and note adjustments for differences such as updated kitchens, extra bathrooms, covered parking, or overall condition. Also review current competing active listings—especially those similar in size, age, and condition. Listings sitting on the market longer than 30 days are often overpriced.

Once you identify the most comparable properties, perform a sold price per square foot calculation and apply it to your home’s square footage. If you aren’t sure of your home’s square footage, you can hire an appraiser to measure and provide a sketch for a nominal fee.

Finally, price your home competitively based on both recent sales and the current active competition to attract serious buyers.