Seller
Selling a house is a complicated process no matter how good the real estate market is. Weather you are a first-time home seller or not, you’ll probably have a bunch of questions. Do I need a real estate agent? What’s “closing”? How much paperwork am I going to have to fill out? How can I get the best price for my house? How can I sell my house and buy a new one at the same time? These are all very important and valid questions. Now let’s get into why you need an agent. A good realtor understands the complex procedures and paperwork involved in selling a home. They have also gone through a licensing program in your state. Having an agent saves you time scheduling and conducting tours of your home, which may otherwise cut into your work and weekends. An agent can discern serious buyers from those who are simply looking. A good realtor knows the market and understands trends, which can help your bottom line. An agent has the negotiating skills to help you get a good price. Your agent’s contacts with other realtors, contractors, inspectors, landscapers, and the like can help you find a solution for any problem you may encounter. In some cases, buyers will offer less money to someone who’s not using an agent believing the seller is trying to save money by not paying commission. To help you accurately price your home right off the bat, a realtor can give you resent sales data and a comparative market analysis. Hopefully I have dissuaded you from making the mistake of doing a for sale by owner. If you would like to sell your home quickly go with someone like me who is an expert in the real estate field. I guarantee I will produce desirable results.
Seller Checklist
B. Closing Phase:
1. Settle on a Final offer
2. Assemble and prepare documentation
3. Prepare for home inspection and address any issues
4. Prepare for home Appraisal
5. Prepare to move your belongings
6. Close on the sale and transfer of title
7. Transfer or cancel all utilities in your name
8. Leave keys and helpful notes for new buyer
9. lock all doors and windows before you leave
A. Beginning Phase:
1. Interview and hire a listing agent
2. Decide on a list price
3. Declutter living areas
4. Depersonalize your space
5. Renovate/Repair and consider staging (Not Always Necessary/Ask Agent)
6. List the home on the MLS
7. Market online and offline
