Helping You Sell

Accurate pricing, professional photos, and marketing that reaches the right buyers, plus steady guidance from the first showing through closing.

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Sell With Confidence In Bend

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, and having the right strategy can make all the difference. With 12 years as a REALTOR® and 20 years of experience in the industry, I’ll help you price your home accurately, market it professionally, and negotiate with confidence. From preparing your home for the market to closing day, you’ll work directly with me every step of the way to achieve the best possible outcome.

How Working Together Goes

Three Steps From Your Address to a Weekly Written Report

No guesswork and no radio silence. Before we dive into every detail of my six-step selling process below, here is what you can count on from the day you share your address with me through closing day in Bend.

01

A Price Built From Closed Sales

Within 24 hours of getting your address, I pull the homes like yours that actually closed nearby and the active listings buyers will compare yours against right now. Before you decide anything, we walk through the comparable sales together so your price is grounded in real Bend numbers—not an automated online estimate.

02

A Complete Launch in Week One

Once we agree on a plan, I guide you through home preparation and staging, schedule professional photography and video that capture your home's best light, and launch your listing across the MLS, major home search sites, and targeted video marketing on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

03

A Written Report Every Week

You'll never have to wonder how your listing is doing. Every week from launch to closing, I send you a clear written update covering every showing, buyer and agent feedback, online views, and competing neighborhood activity—plus a complete seller net sheet for every offer that comes in.

Home Selling Process

From pricing your home accurately and marketing it professionally to negotiating offers and managing every step through closing, I'll be by your side throughout the entire selling journey. With expert guidance, proactive communication, and attention to detail, I'll help ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Consultation

During our initial consultation, we'll discuss your goals, the current market conditions, and how I can help you achieve the best results. I'm here to listen, guide, and answer all your questions to set us on the right path from the start.

Marketing

To ensure you get the highest possible price for your home, I'll design a professional digital marketing strategy that showcases your property to a broad range of motivated buyers, including platform video marketing with boosted posts on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Together, we'll highlight what makes your home special and attract the right audience.

Photos & Video

As part of my marketing strategy, I'll arrange for professional photos and videos that capture the beauty and unique features of your home. These high-quality visuals will appeal to the right buyers, helping them fall in love with your property before they even step inside.

Staging

First, we'll prepare your space so it feels inviting, polished, and ready for potential buyers. If staging is needed, I'll offer professional staging to help your home make the best possible impression.

Home Preparation

Long before your home hits the MLS, I'm hard at work behind the scenes, ensuring everything is in place for a successful sale. From minor repairs to decluttering, I'll guide you through the preparation process so your home puts its best foot forward from day one.

Closing Coordination

When it's time to close, I'll handle every detail to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. My experience and proactive approach mean we'll sort out any issues before they become problems, ensuring a seamless and successful closing for you.

Interactive Tool · Bend, Oregon

Seller Net Sheet Calculator for Bend, Oregon

Estimate what you’ll walk away with at closing after brokerage fees, standard Deschutes County title and escrow costs, and your loan payoff. Starts at $728,000 (Bend’s median sale price for September 2026, MLS of Central Oregon). Adjust any number below or print a copy for your records.

1. Enter Your Numbers

$728,000
$21,840

Real estate commissions in Oregon are not set by law and are always negotiable.

$18,200

Since August 17, 2024, buyer-agent compensation is no longer posted on the MLS and is negotiated offer by offer. Set to 0% to see your proceeds without a buyer-agent concession.

2. Your Estimated Seller Net Sheet

$343,402

Estimated cash proceeds at closing (47.2% of sale price) · $683,402 net before loan payoff

Estimated Sale Price$728,000
Listing Brokerage Fee (3.00%)-$21,840
Optional Buyer’s Agent Concession (2.50%)-$18,200
Est. Owner’s Title Policy, Half of Escrow & Recording (~0.42%)-$3,058
Deschutes County Transfer Tax (ORS 306.815)$0
Prorated Property Taxes, HOA & Credits-$1,500
Net Proceeds Before Loan Payoff$683,402
Less: Mortgage / HELOC Payoff-$340,000
Estimated Net Cash at Closing$343,402

Note: Figures are planning estimates, not a formal escrow settlement statement. Title insurance and escrow estimates reflect filed Oregon Title Insurance Rating Organization rates and Deschutes County escrow/recording schedules. Read How Real Estate Commission Works in Bend for full sources and Oregon statutory rules.

Expert Home Valuation

Is It A Good Time To Sell?

Let me provide you with a personalized home valuation within 24 hours, tailored to your property. You'll receive a thorough and accurate analysis of your property's value, complete with detailed insights into current market trends, comparable sales, and potential opportunities for improvement.

Experience You Can Count On

With 12 years of experience as a REALTOR®, I've helped more than 350 clients buy and sell homes throughout Bend and Central Oregon. Having lived in Bend for over 30 years, I combine deep local knowledge with personalized guidance to help every client move forward with confidence.

350+
Clients Helped
30+
Years of Local Experience
40–50
New Construction Homes Closed Annually
100%
Personal Service
A Central Oregon home
“I have worked with Maria twice and I highly recommend! Helpful and knowledgeable and the only person I would work with again. Took care of all communication and paperwork, making the whole process very easy for me. 10/10”
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Hand Crafted Searches For You

When you use our free search tool you get a more personalized experience that you simply can't find on Zillow or Realtor.com.

Seeking Expert Advice?

Have questions about the market, need help with paperwork, or want a tour of your potential new neighborhood, I'm just a call or click away. Let's make your real estate journey smooth and stress-free!

Maria Halsey, Broker Bend Premier Real Estate

Address

550 NW Franklin Ave, Suite 108
Bend, OR 97703