A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling your Home
1. Your listing agent will be guiding you through the entire selling process so make sure you choose an agent you trust.
2. Discuss commission and fees associated with selling.
3. Sign an Exclusive Right to Sell with your chosen agent.
4. Your agent should have a competitive market analysis done to help set a price on your property.
1. Fill out the seller’s disclosures.
2. Fill out the Lead Based Paint disclosures.
3. Review the listing form your agent has filled out.
4. Discuss showing instructions and expectations with your agent.
1. Make sure landscaping is pristine (curb appeal sells).
2. Make any repairs your agent suggests to the home.
3. Clean the home and make sure everything has a place.
4. Discuss if staging your home is the right option for you with your agent.
1. Your agent will schedule professional photography.
2. The day of photographs make sure counters are clear and clean, and rooms are cleared.
1. Your agent will list your property on the MLS.
2. Marketing of your property will start, your agent will make a custom webpage for you listing.
3. Brochures will be made for showings and digital marketing.
4. The property will be marketed to all local brokerages and targeted neighborhoods.
5. Discuss marketing strategies with open houses, private showings and broker’s opens.
1. Your agent will guide you on the strength of each offer.
2. Discuss terms, finances of the offer and contingencies.
3. Accept your offer.
1. An inspection will be scheduled by the buyers agent.
2. An appraisal if needed will be schedules by the lender or buyer.
3. If there is a contingency on the buyers home your agent will make sure it is listed on the MLS.
4. If any repairs are requested, discuss options with your agent.
1. A title company or real estate lawyer of your choosing will order title work for your property.
2. Your lender and title will work together to provide your a clear to close.
3. Receive closing documents.
4. Inform the title company of the account you want funds wired too.
1. Make sure utilities are transferred.
2. There will be a walk through 24 hours before closing.
3. Sign documents.
4. Close.
5. Key exchange.
6. CELEBRATE.
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