Selling in Farmington, step by step.
How pricing really works in Farmington, what preparation is worth doing, and the timeline from decision to closing — from Dr. David R. Haws, Coldwell Banker Realty.
How pricing works in Farmington
Farmington punishes generic pricing. Here's what Doc weighs before any list price is recommended.
Bench vs. west side
Farmington reads as separate micro-markets. A bench view home and a west-side townhome attract different buyers at different prices, and an automated estimate that averages them is usually wrong in both directions.
Hand-picked comp sets
The right comparison set is a handful of homes on similar grade with a similar view corridor — not a radius search. Doc walks you through each comp and how your home compares before a list price is set.
Thin inventory cuts both ways
Farmington is small, so comparable sales get thin quickly. Correctly priced and prepared homes find their buyer; overpriced ones become the cautionary tale every other seller prices against.
View, lot grade, and light
Elevation changes the view corridor and how a home photographs. Two homes with the same square footage can be priced meaningfully apart on grade and outlook alone.
Condition vs. the market
Doc's usual call is a short, targeted prep list — the two or three items that stop a buyer discounting the whole house — rather than a renovation you won't recover.
Cross-city competition
Buyers touring Farmington are usually touring Kaysville the same weekend. Your real competition includes those listings, and pricing has to account for them.
The six steps to sold
- Step 1
Walk the home with Doc
A room-by-room look at condition, light, and presentation. You leave with a short prep list ranked by what actually moves the price — not a remodel.
- Step 2
Set the price from real comps
A hand-built comparison set on similar grade and view, with the reasoning laid out. You see the same numbers Doc sees.
- Step 3
Prepare and photograph
Decluttering, staging touches, and professional photography timed for the right light. In a small market, the photos are most buyers' first showing.
- Step 4
Launch and manage showings
Listings go live across the portals with a showing plan that fits your household. Doc reports feedback after each block of showings, in plain language.
- Step 5
Negotiate the offer
Price is one lever. Timing, contingencies, appraisal strategy, and concessions often decide which offer is actually best — Doc structures the comparison for you.
- Step 6
Close on your timeline
From accepted offer through inspection, appraisal, and signing at the title company — typically around 30 days in Utah, or longer if you need a rent-back or a specific date.
What it costs to sell, plainly
Seller closing costs in Utah are a set of line items, not one number. The big lines are commissions and the owner's title policy; the rest are smaller and predictable. Real estate agent commission in Utah is negotiable — no rate is set by any board or association, and whatever you agree is written into the listing agreement before your home goes live. Doc lays out every expected cost in writing before you sign — no surprises at the settlement table.
| Cost | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Real estate commissions | Negotiated and agreed before listing — every term in writing up front |
| Title insurance (owner's policy) | Customary for the seller in Utah; based on sale price |
| Settlement / escrow fee | Typically a few hundred dollars, often split with the buyer |
| HOA resale documents (if applicable) | Varies by association; Doc orders these early so they never delay closing |
| Repairs or credits after inspection | Negotiated case by case — often a credit instead of doing the work |
| Property taxes to closing date | Prorated at closing based on the Davis County assessment |
General information, not a quote. Your net sheet — the actual estimate of proceeds — is part of every listing consultation.
Seller's checklist
Everything you'll want gathered before the sign goes in the yard.
- A recent payoff figure from your lender
- Receipts and permits for past work on the home
- HOA contact and documents, if applicable
- Keys, remotes, and access codes gathered
- The short prep list from your walkthrough with Doc
- A realistic move-out date in mind
- Decide what you're fixing — and what you'll credit instead
- Doc's number saved — questions come up at odd hours
Farmington-specific details live on the Sell in Farmington page and the selling process overview. Buying your next home nearby? See the Buyer's Guide.
Selling somewhere else in Davis County?
The same guide applies across the county, with local notes for each city Doc covers.
Browse every community — Kaysville, Bountiful, Layton, Syracuse, and more.
Seller questions, answered
The pricing, timeline, and preparation questions Farmington sellers ask before they decide to list — no form required to read them.
Still have a question? Ask Dr. AI in the chat just below, or send it straight to Doc in the form — no drip campaign, no obligation.
Talk to Doc before you list
Tell him the street and your timing. He replies personally — usually the same day — with the comps he would use and what he would fix first. No drip campaign, no obligation.