The Price Is Not Always Right
The highest offer isn’t always the best offer. We’ve sat on both sides of the closing table, and we know terms and conditions can matter just as much as the number attached to them. That first offer is a starting point, not the finish line. Our team knows how to read every proposal so you land the strongest deal from the most qualified buyer, not just the biggest headline number.
Negotiating To Win
We negotiate the way we’d want someone negotiating for us, with discipline, transparency, and your best interest driving every decision. Every offer gets evaluated with your bottom line front and center, while keeping the buyer engaged and the deal moving. No games. No guesswork. Just straightforward representation that gets real results.
The Initial Agreement and Deposit
Once terms are agreed upon, you and the buyer sign the Purchase Agreement, and the buyer places a deposit into escrow. Escrow is the neutral third party, a title company or attorney, responsible for holding and distributing all funds tied to the sale until closing.
Requirements vary by state, but most binding agreements call for consideration: a deposit held in escrow until the contingencies in the Purchase Agreement are satisfied.
A few ways we keep this process running clean and simple:
- Document everything. Counter-offers, verbal agreements, addendums - all of it gets put in writing and signed by both parties. We draft it, we track it, and we keep copies on hand so nothing gets lost in translation.
- Stay on schedule. Every contingency comes with a deadline, and hitting those deadlines keeps the transaction moving and both parties protected. We track every milestone and keep you a step ahead throughout the entire process.
When you are ready to get started, call us at 757.384.9223 or complete this short form and one of our agents will be in touch.
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Tips For Selling

Give Your House a Deep Clean
First impressions matter. Before listing, give your home a thorough deep clean, toilets, surfaces, floors, rugs, bathrooms, all of it. Consider bringing in professionals to get your home into its best possible shape.

Declutter The Home
A clutter-free home lets buyers focus on the space itself, not the piles of mail or laundry. Buyers want to picture their own belongings in your home, not get distracted by someone else's mess. Decluttering and organizing goes a long way toward making a strong impression.
Call a Handyman
Take care of any needed repairs before you list. Buyers walking through a well-maintained home feel more confident in the purchase.
Paint the Walls
A fresh coat of paint in a neutral color scheme makes it easier for buyers to picture their own belongings in the space. Swap out any bright or outdated colors for something more universally appealing.
Increase Your Curb Appeal
The outside of your home matters just as much as the inside. Landscaping, fresh mulch, flowers, and pressure-washing the driveway and exterior are simple ways to make a strong first impression, and boost perceived value.
Stage Your Home
Staged homes tend to sell faster because they feel more livable. If you have neutral furniture you can leave behind, use it. Otherwise, consider hiring a professional staging company.
Depersonalize Your Home
A few nice framed photos can keep a home feeling warm and lived-in, but for the most part, removing personal items like family photos helps buyers picture their own life in the space, rather than yours.
One Partner For All Your Real Estate Needs
Mako Real Estate
Areas We Serve
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Suffolk
- Norfolk
- Portsmouth
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Hampton Roads
- Isle of Wight County

