Selling Your First Home?
Here's Exactly What to Expect.
Tiegen Boberg, Broker Associate at Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty, guides first-time home sellers through pricing, preparation, disclosures, and closing in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Serrano, and greater Sacramento, California — with clear answers at every step.
Selling your first home comes with questions no one prepares you for.
Tiegen Boberg is a Broker Associate with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty who helps first-time sellers navigate pricing, preparation, California disclosure requirements, and closing across El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Serrano, and greater Sacramento, California. Tiegen's full Seller's Guide covers the general process; this page is built specifically for homeowners selling for the very first time.
The real questions keeping first-time sellers from listing.
Pricing Uncertainty
Not knowing what your home is actually worth — and fearing you'll either overprice and sit, or underprice and lose money.
Prep & Repairs Overwhelm
Not knowing which repairs and updates actually add value, and which are a waste of money before selling.
Timing the Sale & Next Move
Figuring out how to coordinate selling your current home with buying or moving into the next one.
Understanding Net Proceeds
Not realizing commission, transfer taxes, and closing costs reduce what actually lands in your pocket.
California Disclosure Requirements
Not knowing what you're legally required to disclose to buyers — and the risk of getting it wrong.
From your first question
to sold.
Free Home Valuation
Get an accurate, data-backed estimate of what your home is worth today — no obligation.
Prepare & List
Get guidance on repairs, staging, and professional photography before going live on the market.
Market & Show
Tiegen markets your home to qualified buyers and manages showings on your schedule.
Negotiate & Close
Review offers, negotiate terms, and navigate closing and disclosures with a steady hand.
"Tiegen's efforts in selling our home went above and beyond. He is creative, a consistent and clear communicator, and very knowledgeable of the market. My husband and I were very fortunate to work with Tiegen and highly recommend him for home purchase/sale transactions. He is the best!"— Liz Burink, Seller
First-Time Selling, Answered
How do I know what my first home is worth?
Tiegen Boberg provides a free, data-backed home valuation using a comparative market analysis of recent sales in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and greater Sacramento, California — not an automated online estimate.
What repairs should I make before selling my first home?
Not every repair pays off. Tiegen Boberg advises first-time sellers on which updates realistically improve sale price and buyer interest, and which are better left alone, so money isn't wasted on the wrong upgrades before listing.
What are the closing costs when selling a home in California?
Seller closing costs typically include agent commission, county transfer tax, and title and escrow fees, generally totaling several percent of the sale price. Tiegen Boberg provides first-time sellers a personalized net proceeds estimate before listing so there are no surprises at closing.
What disclosures do I need to provide as a seller in California?
California law generally requires sellers to complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement and a Natural Hazard Disclosure, among other required documents. Tiegen Boberg guides first-time sellers through each required disclosure to help reduce legal exposure after closing.
Can I sell my current home and buy a new one at the same time?
Yes. Tiegen Boberg helps first-time sellers coordinate timing between selling their current home and purchasing their next one, including contingency strategy so you're not left without a place to live.
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Tiegen Boberg
Broker Associate · Nick Sadek Sotheby's International RealtyWith 12+ years of experience and over $800M in career sales, Tiegen brings the same patient, transparent approach to a first-time seller's starter home as to a multi-million dollar estate — every client deserves to understand exactly what's happening and why.