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Making the selling process easy

Whether you are a private homeowner or speculative developer, the process of selling a property in the Hamptons can be emotional and requires experience and skill. Put your trust in a team who who can juggle all the factors at once, is familiar with local land use and fully understands the nuances and history of our East End market. We'll help you through the process, from pricing appropriately and staging to getting the highest price for your home at the closing.

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Phase I

First Impressions - Prepare Ahead

  • LEARN the market in your area. Your home will be competition to these other homes so take notes on what buyers want to see in your price point.
  • LOOK around your home. How can you improve the curb appeal and overall sell ability of yours.
    • Organize all your closets and cabinets, yes people look in there.
    • Freshly paint rooms or touch up scuff marks that are noticeable on walls, moldings, stairs etc.
    • Updating tile backsplash or bathroom vanities and fixtures are inexpensive projects that might prove beneficial to raising the value of your home.
    • Clean out fireplaces, gutters, replace burnt light bulbs, have windows washed inside and out.
    • LOOK carefully around the outside of your home. Trim broken branches, remove/replace dead plants, plant in planters as you would if you were not selling, wash decks, check that railings are sturdy, tidy up flowerbeds.
  • STAGING your home is the single most valuable tool to making the best impression to buyers. An honest conversation with us will determine the best route to the finding a Buyer at the highest number in the shortest time on market. For more info on staging see our section on using Compass Concierge services.
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Get Ready to List

  • Pricing a property is part experience and in depth knowledge of the market research, and part gut instincts. Remember that other agents will know if your agent overpriced your home to win you over.
  • An underpriced home might get several offers immediately and can create a bidding war. The market tells all.
  • Leave only little room for a healthy negotiation as everyone prefers a good deal than the feeling that they are being forced to compete with other buyers for their dream property.
  • Do you need to update your survey? Have you made any significant (or small) changes to structures, clearing, fencing, landscaping, patios, decks?
  • Do you need to update your Certificate of Occupancy? You local Town or Village building inspector can advise to make sure your home is in compliance with local codes. This can hold up a deal at the very end or kill a deal so best to get it out of the way in advance.
  • Hire a home inspector before you list to give you a checklist of issues that might come up after you have a deal. Fix anything that might hold up your sale or devalue your home.
  • Have your home appraised. This will not be the actual value but can give you comfort when you list, that a potential lender will see a similar value. Also can be very useful as a negotiating tool.
  • Being prepared, educated and realistic is the key to success!
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Exclusive / Co-Exclusive vs Open Listing

  • In an Exclusive Agreement you get 100% full commitment from your Broker, Agent or Team. Everything from marketing, showing and negotiation is done through the one or a team of  trusted professionals. Their fiduciary responsibility is to you as Seller above all else. Your agent will be there through to your closing and will advise for your best interests at every step.
  • In a Co-Exclusive Agreement two Brokerages will both have the same responsibility to you as Seller.  The commission will be split as they determine between them, so their chances of earning the same is diminished. While it does bring forth healthy competition between them it also provides an environment where one agent can do less than the other but still make out the same or more, by the luck of the draw. It is common when there is an allegiance to 2 agents equally to list in a Co-Exclusive.
  • In an Open Listing NO Agent or brokerage has any commitment to you as Seller, only a fiduciary responsibility to fair dealings. This might result in inaccurate information about your home, less than professional photography and no marketing. No one person is showing your home in its best light. You will be responsible for arranging all showings, all questions about your home local codes, zoning, neighborhood values, and all negotiating. Some people feel they are educated enough to preform all these roles of an experienced real estate professional. Most are not. The same, or similar amount of commission will be due to the brokerage that brings forth a buyer but as you did all the heavy work, they will have done much less to earn it.
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Phase II

Going Live

  • PHOTOGRAPHY: We will guide you towards staging your home for a new potential buyer. Store away any personal items, awards, family pictures, tchotchkes.
  • MARKETING ASSETS: In an instant, your home is presented on a robust page on our website and app, within an array of national and global platforms, and to the country's fastest-growing agent-to-agent network, all to reach the ideal  luxury buyer.
  • SHOWINGS and OPEN HOUSES: Always remember that while you are still living there, your home is now going to be open to the public to come view. A complete stranger has to be able to imagine this is their new house. Be mindful of every detail and Keep It Clean and Tidy.
  • FEEDBACK: Expect regular updates on the showings. Feedback is sometimes hard to hear , but its important to know what buyers and other agents are responding to both positively and negatively.
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Phase 1

First Impressions - Prepare Ahead

Study your local market. Your home is competing with others—understand what buyers expect in your price range.
Improve curb appeal and overall presentation. Declutter, organize closets and cabinets, and touch up paint on walls, trim, and stair rails.
Inexpensive updates like new backsplashes, modern vanities, or updated fixtures can boost your home’s value.
Clean windows inside and out, sweep fireplaces, clear gutters, and replace any burned-out bulbs.
Trim trees, replace dead plants, plant seasonal flowers, pressure wash decks, and tighten loose railings.
Staging makes a strong first impression. We’ll guide you on the best approach—see our Compass Concierge section for support.

Phase 1

Get Ready to List

Pricing is part data, part instinct. Overpricing to impress can backfire. The market knows the truth—and underpricing might drive multiple offers.
Leave only a small margin for negotiation. Buyers want a fair deal, not a bidding war.
If you’ve made changes to fencing, landscaping, patios, or structures—your survey may need updating.
Confirm your CO is current. A last-minute code issue can delay or kill a deal. Your town or village inspector can help verify compliance.
Hire an inspector before listing to identify and address potential red flags. Don’t let small issues derail your sale.
A pre-listing appraisal isn’t the final word—but it helps gauge value and can strengthen your negotiating position.
Being realistic, educated, and prepared is what leads to a smooth and successful sale.

Phase 1

Exclusive / Co-Exclusive vs Open Listing

Full commitment from one broker, agent, or team. All marketing, showings, and negotiations are handled by your dedicated professional(s) who represent your best interest from start to closing.
Two brokerages share equal responsibility and split commission. While it can foster competition, effort may be uneven. It’s often chosen when sellers have allegiance to two agents.
No exclusive commitment from any agent or brokerage. Little to no marketing, inconsistent information, and no professional oversight. Seller handles everything—showings, questions, negotiations. Risky unless highly experienced.

Phase 2

Going Live

We’ll help you stage your home to appeal to buyers. Remove personal items, awards, family photos, and knick-knacks to create a clean, neutral space.
Your home will be instantly featured on our website and app, syndicated across national and global platforms, and shared through the fastest-growing agent network to target the right luxury buyers.
While you’re still living there, your home becomes a showcase. Strangers must be able to envision it as their own—so keep it spotless and well-presented at all times.
We’ll provide regular feedback from showings. It’s not always easy to hear, but it’s essential for understanding buyer perceptions—both good and bad—and adjusting our strategy if needed.

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three unique programs to our clients

COMPASS COMING SOON

COMPASS COMING SOON

Selling your home?

Listing it early as a Coming Soon property on Compass.com gives buyers and their agents a heads up that your home is about to hit the market.

We are able to drive interest with exclusive marketing and gain valuable insights before officially launching.

COMPASS CONCIERGE

COMPASS CONCIERGE

Compass Concierge is the hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price; it helps maximize the value by fronting the cost of home improvements.

From painting walls or cabinets to refinished flooring, decluttering and staging, Compass Concierge transforms your home with zero upfront costs, no interest, and no hidden fees.

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COMPASS BRIDGE LOANS

A simple solution to bridge the gap between the home you have and the home you want.

Compass Bridge Loan Services gets you access to competitive rates and dedicated support from industry-leading lenders, with the exclusive option to get up to six months of your loan payments fronted when you sell your home with a Compass agent.

Our dynamic drive comes through in every transaction leaving no stone unturned and working tirelessly to negotiate the best possible deal for our clients.

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Sarraf + Hoffman + Beck Team

Sarraf Phone

(631) 871-6104

Hoffman Phone

(631) 276-5960

Beck Phone

(917) 951-8642

Email

[email protected]

Address

2405 Montauk Hwy
Bridgehampton NY 11932

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