Your guide to selling confidently

Selling Your
Home, Simply.

Indu Govind · REALTOR® Austin Metro · Realty Texas LLC

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Indu Govind, REALTOR®

Selling your home for the first time is a big deal — and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Tap each step below to explore the process at your own pace.

Your Selling Journey
8 Steps to Closing Day
  • Know your timeline — are you moving in 30 days or 6 months? Your pace shapes the whole plan.
  • Think about what you need to walk away with. Your REALTOR® can run the numbers so there are no surprises.
  • No pressure to have it all figured out. A quick conversation with Indu is where most sellers start.
  • A REALTOR® is more than a licensed agent — they follow a strict Code of Ethics and have access to 100+ forms to protect you legally.
  • Look for designations: Indu holds CRS, ABR, and GRI — each backed by real transaction experience.
  • Your agent handles pricing data, negotiations, and paperwork so you don't have to figure it out alone.
  • Deep clean everything — cabinets, floors, windows. Natural light and a fresh smell go a long way.
  • Fix the little things: sticky doors, leaky faucets, scuffed walls. Buyers notice, and it signals a well-cared-for home.
  • Declutter and depersonalize — buyers need to picture themselves living there.
  • First impressions start at the curb: trim the lawn, pull weeds, add a few flowers.
  • Your REALTOR® will run a Comparative Market Analysis using real sales data, not estimates or guesses.
  • Small differences matter: location, school district, lot size, and condition all affect value.
  • The market shifts. What a neighbor sold for 6 months ago may not reflect what buyers will pay today.
  • Your home goes on the MLS the day it lists, reaching thousands of buyers and agents immediately.
  • Professional photos are non-negotiable — most buyers start their search online and scroll past poor images.
  • Indu markets across digital, social, and her personal network to maximize your home's exposure.
  • Price matters, but so does the buyer's financing, timeline, and contingencies. A "lower" offer can sometimes be the stronger one.
  • In today's Austin market, buyers may ask for concessions — closing cost help or repairs. This is normal and negotiable.
  • Indu walks you through every offer so you feel confident in your decision, not pressured.
  • Texas law requires a Seller's Disclosure Notice. You share what you know about the property's condition — Indu helps you fill it out correctly.
  • The buyer will likely hire an inspector. Inspectors always find something — that's their job. Don't panic; most findings are minor and negotiable.
  • Addressing known issues upfront reduces surprises at closing.
  • Closing typically takes 30–45 days from accepted offer. You'll sign documents, hand over the keys, and receive your proceeds.
  • Watch out for wire fraud: never wire money based on email instructions alone. Always call your title company directly to verify.
  • Indu stays with you all the way through closing — you won't be left to figure it out alone.
$400K+
Austin Median Price
30–45
Days to Close (avg)
9+
Years Indu Has Your Back
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You don't have to know everything before you start. That's what I'm here for. My job is to make sure you feel informed, protected, and genuinely excited about what's next.

— Indu Govind, REALTOR® · 512-775-9285