TEAM
Caceres
The Home
Seller's
Guide
From valuation to closing day — everything you need to sell for top dollar in Downey, Long Beach and Los Angeles County.
Inside this guide
Your path to sold, one step at a time.
- 03Meet Jorge
- 04Home valuation
- 05Pricing strategy
- 06Staging & preparation
- 07High-impact marketing
- 08MLS exposure
- 09Offers & negotiations
- 10Escrow timeline
- 11Seller disclosures
- 12Net sheet & closing costs
- 13Seller FAQ
- 14Let's talk
Your agent
Meet Jorge.
REALTOR® · DRE # 01133237
Team Caceres · Downey, CA
Jorge Caceres helps homeowners across Downey, Long Beach and greater Los Angeles sell with confidence — pricing smart, marketing boldly and negotiating hard. He works in English and Spanish, from the first walkthrough to the final signature.
"My job is to get you the best price, on your terms, with zero surprises."
Step 01
Know what your home is worth.
Online estimates can miss by 5–10%. Jorge prepares a free Comparative Market Analysis built on real, local data.
Comparable sales
Recently sold, pending and active homes near you with similar size, age and lot.
Condition & upgrades
Kitchens, baths, roof, HVAC, ADUs and permitted additions.
Market tempo
Days on market, list-to-sale ratios and current inventory.
Step 02
Pricing
strategy.
The first 14–21 days bring the most buyer attention. Pricing right at launch protects your leverage and invites multiple offers.
- Price within your CMA value range
- Target the right search brackets
- Avoid stale listings & price cuts
- Review feedback weekly together
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Step 03
Staging & preparation.
Prepared homes photograph better, show better and sell faster — often for more.
| Task | Impact | When |
|---|---|---|
| Declutter & depersonalize | High | Week 1 |
| Neutral paint & touch-ups | High | Week 1–2 |
| Minor repairs | Medium | Week 1–2 |
| Curb appeal & landscaping | High | Week 2 |
| Professional staging | High | Before photos |
| Deep clean & windows | Medium | Before photos |
Jorge walks your home with you and builds a prep list that fits your budget.
Step 04
High-impact
marketing.
Every Team Caceres listing gets a bilingual, multi-channel campaign designed to put your home in front of ready buyers.
- HDR photography, video & drone
- 3D virtual tour
- Targeted social & Google ads
- English & Spanish materials
- Open houses & broker previews
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Step 05
MLS exposure.
Your home goes live on the CRMLS Multiple Listing Service and syndicates everywhere buyers search.
CRMLS network
Thousands of Southern California agents see it the day it lists.
Portal syndication
Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com and hundreds more.
Coming-soon launch
A pre-market campaign builds demand before showings.
Step 06
Offers & negotiations.
The highest price isn't always the best offer. Jorge reviews every term with you, line by line.
Price & terms
Down payment, financing type, credits and close date.
Contingencies
Inspection, appraisal and loan — fewer means more certainty.
Buyer strength
Verified pre-approval and proof of funds before you accept.
Step 07
Escrow, step by step.
Once you accept an offer, escrow opens — typically 30 to 45 days.
Days 1–3
Escrow opens & buyer deposit
Days 1–7
Seller disclosures delivered
Days 7–17
Inspections & repair requests
Days 14–21
Appraisal & contingency removal
Final week
Walk-through, signing & recording
Step 08
Seller disclosures.
California requires sellers to disclose known material facts. Transparency protects you.
| Form | Covers | Required |
|---|---|---|
| TDS | Home condition | Most sales |
| SPQ | History & issues | Most sales |
| NHD | Flood, fire, quake zones | All sales |
| Lead paint | Pre-1978 homes | If applicable |
| Smoke / CO / heater | Safety compliance | All sales |
When in doubt, disclose. Jorge guides you through every form.
Step 09
Net sheet & closing costs.
| Item | Typical | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Negotiable | At closing |
| Escrow & title | ~1% of price | At closing |
| LA County transfer tax | $1.10 / $1,000 | At closing |
| City transfer tax | Varies by city | At closing |
| Loan payoff | Your balance | At closing |
| Repairs / credits | As negotiated | In escrow |
Sale price − loan payoff − costs − credits = your net. Ask Jorge for a personalized net sheet.
Good to know
Seller FAQ.
- How much is my home worth in Downey or Long Beach?
- Jorge Caceres of Team Caceres prepares a free Comparative Market Analysis using recent local sales. Call 562-419-4663 or email jorge@teamcaceres.com.
- How long does it take to sell a home in Los Angeles County?
- Well-priced homes often go under contract within 2–4 weeks, followed by a 30–45 day escrow.
- What closing costs does a seller pay in California?
- Sellers typically pay agent commissions, escrow and title fees, county transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000 in LA County), any city transfer tax, and agreed repairs or credits.
- Which disclosures are required to sell a home in California?
- Common disclosures include the Transfer Disclosure Statement, Seller Property Questionnaire, Natural Hazard Disclosure, and lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978.
- Does Jorge Caceres speak Spanish?
- Yes. Jorge Caceres is a bilingual English/Spanish REALTOR® (DRE #01133237) serving Downey, Long Beach and Los Angeles County.
Let's talk
Ready to
sell?
Request your free home valuation and personalized net sheet today. Hablamos español.
- Call 562-419-4663
- jorge@teamcaceres.com
- 12155 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90242
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Your checklist
Before you list.
- Request your free CMA
- Gather mortgage payoff & HOA info
- Collect permits, warranties & receipts
- Complete repairs & touch-ups
- Declutter, clean & stage
- Schedule professional photos
- Review your net sheet
- Plan your move-out timeline
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