West Petaluma · 5.03 acres
1010 Stadler Lane
A home, small barn, paddocks, and fenced pasture. Jim represented the sellers in the February 2021 sale.
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Selling a Home in
Sonoma County
Pricing, preparation, and negotiation, from the first walkthrough to closing.
Hills south of Petaluma
Start with your property
A considered plan.
A clear next step.
A good sale starts with understanding what makes your property different—and what buyers will compare it with.
Jim brings local knowledge and a background in homes, ranches, and acreage to the conversation. Together, you’ll review condition, recent comparable sales, preparation, and timing before settling on a plan.
Discuss pricing with JimFrom first walkthrough to closing
The selling process
Walkthrough & pricing
Discuss the property, recent comparable sales, and the reasons for a proposed asking price. Agree on the pricing advice and presentation you need.
Preparation
Review repairs, presentation, and disclosure documents before listing. Discuss which inspections or improvements are appropriate for the property and budget.
Presentation
Agree on a marketing plan with Jim: photographs, the listing description, distribution, showings, and any aerial images or events the property needs.
Showings and offers
Jim handles showing requests and feedback, then walks you through every offer term by term: price, financing, contingencies, timelines, and what each buyer's terms mean for certainty of closing. He negotiates on your instruction.
Escrow to close
Inspections, contingency removals, appraisal, repair requests, title, and the closing calendar. One client wrote that Jim caught “a sizeable error” from the title company “that saved us money.” He stays on it until the money is in your account and the keys are handed over.
After
Jim keeps in touch. Several families have come back for a second, third, and fifth transaction.
Property stories
A sense of the work.
Petaluma · 2.5 acres
720 Cleveland Lane
A farmhouse near town with a long drive, outbuildings, and room around the house. Jim represented the sellers as the listing agent.
Explore the home & groundsPast listings and sales are examples of Jim’s work; they do not indicate current availability or future results.
“This being the first time we had sold a property Jim Lanatti made sure we understood the process answering every question or concern honestly, and promptly.”
Before you decide
Questions about selling
Does Jim take listings outside Petaluma?
Yes. Petaluma is the center of his work, and the record includes Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Penngrove, and Cloverdale. Sonoma County and northern Marin.
Will my situation stay private?
Share only what is needed to begin. The form sends your message directly to Jim. Discuss sensitive financial, family, or legal details directly with Jim, and ask how information will be handled during a transaction. See privacy information.
Do I have to fix things first?
Not always. Some repairs return more than they cost and some only delay you. Jim will tell you which is which for your house at the walkthrough.
What does it cost to sell?
Commission is negotiable and set in the listing agreement. Ask for an estimate of closing costs and proceeds, including any loan payoff, taxes, repairs, and agreed buyer concessions.
My property has acreage. Is this the right page?
Same person, a different checklist. Start with Ranch, land & rural.
Let’s talk about your property
Ask Jim about pricing
Tell Jim a little about your property and when you’re thinking of selling. He’ll follow up with you to discuss the details.
Bring your questions.
Discuss your timing, the property’s condition, and any improvements you are considering before preparing it for sale.
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