I’ll coordinate the preparation and marketing, follow up with buyers and their agents, and handle the offers and closing details with you.
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I work with Tampa Bay homeowners and rental owners. I’ll give you my recommendation, explain the tradeoffs and keep you involved in the decisions. If selling doesn’t make sense for your timing or finances, I’ll tell you.
Talk with me about your saleHe made a difficult transaction feel manageable and really took the stress out of the entire process.
Dillon was great throughout the whole sales transaction of one of my rental properties that was a little difficult, but he was very knowledgeable and found solutions to every problem that came up. He made a difficult transaction feel manageable and really took the stress out of the entire process. He is very knowledgeable at what he does and very professional. I will definitely be contacting him for other transactions in the future.
Dillon Cook is a great realtor. His communication and professionalism are exceptional. He is definitely someone you want to help you either sell or buy a home. He went above and beyond to help me.
Before listing
We’ll walk through the property and talk about your timing. I’ll separate the work that deserves attention from updates that are unlikely to justify their cost.
We can compare selling as-is with selected repairs first. The likely price, repair costs and time involved will help you choose. Buyers may still need to resolve inspection, insurance or financing questions.
I’ll compare nearby sales, current competition and your home’s condition. We’ll review the price range and what you could keep after selling costs and payoffs.
Nearby closed sales establish the starting range. I compare the location, condition and features with your property.
Current listings show what buyers can choose instead. Insurance costs and association fees can also affect demand.
Roof, leak or insurance concerns get an early look. Elsewhere, cleaning, touch-up paint and smaller repairs may be enough. I’ll help you weigh estimates against the likely benefit.
We’ll agree on the preparation work, arrange the photography and plan the listing date. If vendors are needed, I’ll help coordinate the next steps around the work we’ve agreed to.
Marketing your property
Before we list, I’ll explain where we’ll market your home, which media we’ll use and how showings will work.
Buyers can view the photos, read about the home and contact me from its property page.
View the property presentationI’ll arrange professional photography and build the listing around the features buyers need to understand. The photos, description and property details should give them a clear reason to schedule a showing.
Video or a 3D tour can help explain a layout or a feature that photographs don’t fully show. We’ll choose the media that fits your property.
I’ll prepare the MLS listing and coordinate online exposure, social posts and direct outreach to buyers and agents. The property, price point and likely buyer shape the plan.
We’ll agree on access and scheduling before launch. Buyers need clear instructions, and you need to know how showings will fit around the people living in the home.
While your home is listed
I’ll follow up after showings, share the feedback I receive and review the activity with you. You’ll get my recommendation on what to do next, including when I think we should hold the price.
We’ll agree on how to stay in touch. If an offer or an issue needs a decision, I’ll contact you rather than leave it for the next update.
What we’ll review
When activity is quiet, we’ll talk about that too.
Offers and negotiation
Price matters, but so do buyer credits, financing, contingencies and the closing date. I’ll review the terms with you, estimate your proceeds and negotiate around your priorities.
We’ll keep mortgage and lien payoffs separate from selling expenses so you can see where the money goes.
Estimate my proceedsAfter you accept an offer
If you need the proceeds for your next purchase, we’ll compare selling first, a sale contingency and temporary housing. Your financing and the closing dates need to work together.
Talk through my next moveI’ll review the lease, showing access and the cost of vacancy before we choose a listing date. Keeping tenants may suit an investor sale; waiting for the lease to end may open the home to other buyers.
Gather the association budget, fees, assessments, insurance and available inspection or reserve-study documents early. I’ll help identify what buyers and their lenders are likely to request.
Seller questions
I start with a comparative market analysis using recent nearby sales, active competition, pending activity where available, property condition, upgrades, location, lot, view, flood or insurance considerations, HOA or condo rules, and current buyer demand.
The right prep depends on the home and price point. I look for repairs or refreshes that change buyer confidence: roof or system concerns, paint, lighting, landscaping, cleanliness, staging, minor repairs, and presentation issues. I do not recommend spending money just because something could be updated.
Three to six months is ideal if you want time for prep, vendor scheduling, photos, pricing strategy, and timing the market. If you need to move faster, we can still prioritize the work that affects value and contract risk most.
Yes. Tenant-occupied sales need tighter coordination around notice, access, lease terms, rent rolls, deposits, estoppels, showings, and buyer financing. I help protect the timeline and cash flow while still marketing the property to the right buyer pool.
The plan can include professional photography, video, 3D tours where appropriate, MLS exposure, social posts, email outreach and direct contact with buyers and agents. We’ll choose the media and outreach for your property before launch.
Common issues include insurance, roof age, wind mitigation, flood questions, condo or HOA rules, permitting, repair negotiations, appraisal gaps, lender conditions, tenant access, title issues, and buyer financing. I look for those risks early so we can handle them before they become closing problems.
It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live.
Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.
Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days.
The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.
Your costs depend on the contract and the property. Brokerage compensation is negotiable, not a standard percentage. Other costs may include documentary stamp tax on the deed, title and settlement charges allocated by the contract, HOA or condo estoppel fees, prorated property taxes, and any agreed buyer credits or repairs.
Your mortgage and other lien payoffs also reduce what you receive, but I show them separately from selling expenses. I prepare an estimated seller net sheet early and update it as the price, contract terms, and payoff figures become available. The title company confirms the final closing figures.
Talk with Dillon
Share the address and when you’re considering selling. We can start with a conversation about the home, your timing and what you’d like me to handle.
Send the address and a few details. I’ll compare nearby sales, current listings and your home’s condition, then follow up with a local price range.
We can also look at preparation costs and what you could keep from a sale.
