Thinking about how to sell a home in Silver City, Nevada? This step-by-step guide from Cassie Craig and Paul Dunham with Craig Team Realty explains how to price, prepare, market, negotiate, and close—using Nevada-specific rules that apply in Silver City.

What makes selling in Silver City unique?

Silver City homes often feature history, views, acreage, or artisan details. Inventory is limited, so the right pricing and presentation can bring strong interest. Listings here are typically exposed to buyers through the Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS), the official multiple listing service for our region.

Step 1: Decide your timeline and strategy

Start by choosing your target move date and any updates you want to complete before photos. In Silver City, many buyers look for “move-in ready” while still valuing original character. Plan a simple, practical refresh that keeps the home’s story intact.

Step 2: Price it right for Silver City

Pricing in a small market takes care. We combine on-site evaluation with comparable sales, condition, acreage, and unique features. The goal is simple: attract real buyers quickly without leaving money on the table. We’ll review nearby verified sales and active competition pulled from NNRMLS to set a smart list price.

Step 3: Market where Northern Nevada buyers actually look

Serious buyers and their agents rely on NNRMLS data. Beyond that, we use professional photography, clear copy, floor plans (when helpful), and targeted digital exposure. For Silver City, we emphasize the lifestyle: privacy, trails, night skies, and the town’s Comstock heritage.

What your listing package includes

• High-quality images that show light, space, and views.
• Feature-driven description that makes your home easy to understand.
• Availability windows for showings that fit your schedule.
• Buyer info sheets (well/septic details, utility info, recent improvements).

Step 4: Understand Nevada’s required seller disclosures

Nevada law requires specific disclosures during a home sale, and Silver City sellers follow the same state rules:

• Seller’s Real Property Disclosure (SRPD): Sellers of residential property must complete and deliver the state-approved disclosure form about the property’s condition before conveyance, with rules for updates if you learn new information after delivery. SRPD
• Other statutory notices: Depending on location and circumstances, Nevada requires additional disclosures (for example, zoning/master plan; open range adjacency; and others listed in NRS Chapter 113). Your agent will review which apply to your property.
• If your home is in a common-interest community (HOA): The owner must provide a resale package to the buyer under NRS 116.4109 (at the owner’s expense).

Reminder: This guide is for general information. For legal or tax questions, talk with a Nevada attorney or tax professional.

Step 5: Know typical Nevada closing costs and who usually pays what

In Nevada, many costs are negotiable and may follow local custom. Common patterns include the seller often providing the owner’s title policy, the buyer paying any lender’s policy, and parties commonly splitting escrow and recording fees. Customs can vary by county and transaction—your final purchase agreement controls. Here’s more on closing costs.

Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) in Silver City (Lyon County)

Nevada imposes a transfer tax when a deed is recorded. The general state rate is $1.95 per $500 of value (or fraction thereof). Additional add-ons apply only in certain counties (e.g., Washoe, Churchill, Clark). Since Silver City is in Lyon County, the general state rate applies. The Lyon County Recorder collects the tax at recording, and the grantor and grantee are jointly and severally liable unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Learn more about related taxes.

Step 6: Showings, offers, and negotiations

Once live, we collect feedback, monitor activity, and evaluate offers beyond just price. Strong offers often include proof of funds or lender pre-approval, realistic timelines, and reasonable contingencies. We’ll help you weigh each term—financing, inspections, appraisal, and requested repairs—to choose the offer that gives you confidence and clarity.

Inspection and appraisal basics

• Inspections: Buyers usually hire licensed Nevada inspectors. If issues arise, we’ll discuss repair credits or targeted fixes that keep your sale on track.
• Appraisal: If the buyer has a loan, the lender orders an appraisal. We prepare a package of recent comparable sales and improvements to support your value.

Step 7: Escrow and closing in Nevada

During escrow, an independent escrow/title company holds funds and documents until all contract conditions are met. This process protects both sides and coordinates recording with the county. How fees are shared varies by custom and negotiation, which your escrow officer will outline on a settlement statement before closing.

What we do for you in escrow

• Track timelines and contingency dates so nothing is missed.
• Coordinate inspectors, appraisers, and any needed contractors.
• Review addenda, repair requests, and payoff statements with you.
• Confirm final figures and signing appointments with the title company.

Frequently asked questions from Silver City sellers

How long will it take to sell?

It depends on pricing, condition, and demand at the time you list. Limited inventory can help well-prepared homes move faster, while highly specialized properties may take longer. We’ll set expectations using fresh, local market data from NNRMLS—here’s a broader look at how long.

Do I have to stage?

Full staging isn’t required, but light staging and good spacing in photos help buyers “see” the home. We recommend simple, neutral touches that fit Silver City’s style: tidy porches, warm lighting, and clutter-free rooms.

Which disclosures are the most important?

Complete the SRPD honestly and on time. If your property is in an HOA, order the resale package early to avoid delays. Your agent will help you navigate other Nevada disclosures that may apply.

Who picks the title/escrow company?

It’s negotiable. Buyers or sellers can propose a company. In Nevada, it’s also common for the seller to pay the owner’s title policy while the buyer pays any lender’s policy—again, all subject to negotiation and local custom.

Your Silver City selling checklist

1. Meet with Craig Team Realty to set goals, timing, and a pricing plan for Silver City.
2. Complete quick repairs and cleaning; gather permits, warranties, and utility info.
3. Sign listing docs; schedule pro photos and, if helpful, a floor plan.
4. List on NNRMLS with compelling copy and accurate details.
5. Approve showing plan; keep the home photo-ready.
6. Review offers with a focus on terms, not just price.
7. Move through escrow: inspections, appraisal, documents, and settlement statement.
8. Sign closing paperwork and celebrate the sale of your Silver City home.

Why work with Cassie Craig & Paul Dunham

Cassie Craig and Paul Dunham with Craig Team Realty bring practical, boots-on-the-ground experience in Northern Nevada plus a seller-first approach. You’ll get clear pricing guidance, honest feedback, and careful handling of Nevada-specific steps—so your Silver City sale stays smooth and predictable.

What you can expect from our team

• Transparent pricing strategy tailored to Silver City.
• Marketing that highlights lifestyle, land, and history (not just square footage).
• Hands-on coordination from pre-list to final recording in Lyon County.

This guide follows Nevada practices and cites Nevada sources where facts matter (transfer tax, disclosures, escrow customs). For personal legal or tax advice, please consult a qualified Nevada professional.