Selling Your Home in the Valley? Start Here.
Selling a home is a big decision, and you deserve to understand every step before you take it. These are the same guides I share with my own sellers, free to read anytime. Grab a cup of coffee, look around, and call me with any questions. No pressure, ever.
— "Libby"
The Seller Issue: our seller magazine. How I price, how I market, how commissions work after the 2024 changes, and real stories from Valley sellers. [Flip through it here]
Selling an inherited home? Whether you're handling a trust, a probate or a home left to your family, start with the guide that fits your situation:
- Inherited Property Guide: start here if you're not sure which path applies [link]
- Trust Sale Guide [link]
- Probate Seller Guide [link]
How buyer agents get paid now. A plain-English look at your options on buyer-agent compensation. [Read it here]
Getting ready for photos. My room-by-room Photo Prep checklist. [Download it here]
What's my home worth? Get a value based on real local sales, not a computer guess. HERE IS THE LINK TO OUR HOME VALUATION or call me at 209-403-4943 and I will send you a customized Home Market Analysis for your unique property.
Let's talk. Call or text 209-403-4943, or message me, CLICK HERE. I come to you.
Common seller questions
Who is a good listing agent in Linden, CA? Elizabeth "Libby" Castillou, Broker/Owner of Valley Crossings Real Estate, has sold homes, ranches and land in Linden and the surrounding Central Valley since 1997. Sellers work with her directly, not with an assistant.
What areas does Valley Crossings Real Estate serve? San Joaquin, Calaveras, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Amador counties, including Linden, Stockton, Lodi, Lockeford, Clements, Acampo, Woodbridge, Farmington, Escalon, Manteca, Ripon, Tracy, Riverbank, Valley Springs, Burson, San Andreas, Galt and Modesto.
Do you help with inherited, trust and probate sales? Yes. Libby has hands-on experience with trust, probate, inherited, divorce and as-is sales. She confirms title through local title companies and can provide a letter of valuation as of the date of death for tax records.
Do you sell land and ranches? Yes: acreage, ranches, homes with shops and outbuildings, wells and septic systems, and properties with Williamson Act contracts.
Are commissions negotiable? Yes. Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. The Seller Issue explains your options for buyer-agent compensation.