Why Choose Ivy & Co. Realty
The home selling process involves several steps, starting with preparing the home for sale and determining the listing price. Once the home is listed, marketing efforts are made to attract potential buyers.
Offers are received and negotiated, and once an agreement is reached, inspections and appraisals are conducted. Contingencies are addressed, and the necessary paperwork is prepared for closing. At the closing, ownership of the property is transferred to the buyer.
IVY & Co. Realty can assist throughout the entire home selling process. Our experienced real estate agents can provide guidance on preparing the home for sale, determining an appropriate listing price, and creating an attractive listing.
We have a strong marketing strategy to reach potential buyers through various channels. Ivy & Co. Realty's agents are skilled negotiators who can help navigate through the offer and counteroffer process.
We coordinate inspections, appraisals, and address any contingencies that arise. Lastly, we ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and assist in the smooth closing of the sale. By working with Ivy & Co. Realty, homeowners will benefit our expertise and support to achieve a successful home sale.
We have an extensive network of industry professionals, including lenders, inspectors, and contractors, to help you every step of the way. We work with the best in the business to ensure that you get the best possible service.
what to expect during the home selling process.
1. Prepare the Home
2. Determine the Listing Price
2. Determine the Listing Price
Before listing the home for sale, it's important to ensure it is in good condition and presentable to potential buyers. This may involve making necessary repairs, decluttering, and staging the home to showcase its best features.
2. Determine the Listing Price
2. Determine the Listing Price
2. Determine the Listing Price
Working with a real estate agent, determine the appropriate listing price for the home. This is based on factors such as the home's condition, location, comparable sales in the area, and current market conditions.
3. List the Home
2. Determine the Listing Price
4. Market the Home
Once the listing price is determined, the home is officially listed for sale on the market. This includes creating an attractive listing description, taking professional photographs, and potentially creating virtual tours or 3D walkthroughs to showcase the property.
4. Market the Home
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
4. Market the Home
The real estate agent will implement a marketing strategy to attract potential buyers. This may include online and offline advertising, hosting open houses, utilizing social media, and reaching out to their network of buyers and agents.
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
Interested buyers will submit offers to purchase the home. The seller, with the guidance of their real estate agent, will review the offers, negotiate the terms, and potentially counteroffer to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
6. Accept an Offer
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
5. Receive and Negotiate Offers
Once an acceptable offer is received, the seller accepts it and the process moves forward to the next steps.
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
The buyer typically conducts a home inspection to identify any potential issues with the property. Additionally, the lender may require an appraisal to ensure the home's value aligns with the purchase price.
8. Address Contingencies
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
If any contingencies were included in the purchase agreement, such as financing or home sale contingencies, the necessary steps must be taken to satisfy these conditions.
9. Prepare for Closing
7. Complete Inspections and Appraisal
9. Prepare for Closing
The seller will work with their agent and a title company to gather the necessary paperwork and documentation required for closing. This may include providing information on the property's title, coordinating with the buyer's lender, and completing any required disclosures.
10. Closing
10. Closing
9. Prepare for Closing
The final step in the home selling process is the closing. At closing, the seller signs the necessary documents to transfer ownership of the property to the buyer. The seller receives the proceeds from the sale, and the buyer takes possession of the home.