Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced team of real estate agents and this easy to follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.​​​​​​​
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once an acceptable offer is received, the seller accepts it and the process moves forward to the next steps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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