Whether you have to move for a job or you need to upsize or downsize for your family, you’re considering a new home. That means it’s finally time to say goodbye to your current property. But if this is your first time as the seller, you may not know what to expect.
It’s best to find a real estate agent early on in the home selling process. That allows you to benefit from their guidance at each phase. They also have the professional experience necessary to work through the sale efficiently. So, a Realtor can take care of most of the heavy lifting, including research and negotiations, which ensures you get a better deal in the end.
Selling your home can be a daunting process, especially because there are a lot of steps in the process of selling your home. From doing basic repairs to figuring out how much to ask for during the sale, selling takes a lot of time and energy.
Fortunately, a little organization goes a long way in making this major process more manageable. To help you stay organized and make your sale a success, we recommend breaking down the things you have to do into the following stages:
STAGE 1 – Do an Initial Interview and Property Tour with Your Real Estate Agent
The first things you should do are an initial interview and property tour with a real estate agent. An initial interview will help you determine if you like an agent’s credentials, as well as make your goals and preferences clear early in your selling process. After this initial discussion, schedule a property tour with the agent you want to work with. This tour will help the agent begin to map out what they need to do for you next!
STAGE 2 – Consult with Your Real Estate Agent
After the initial property tour is complete, plan on consulting with your real estate agent to discuss the finer details of your sale plan. This time is needed to do the following:
• Thoroughly evaluate the property’s condition with your real estate agent. You need this information to know what your home is worth – both as it is, and after any potential repairs and upgrades.
• Determine the initial terms of sale with your agent, which will finalize the contract you and the agent work under together during the sale process.
• Establish an asking price for the house.
STAGE 3 – List Your Property. Sign Listing Paperwork & Make a Plan of Action to Sell Your House
Following a consultation with your real estate agent, you’ll start taking action to prepare your home for its “big reveal” as a listed property. Action steps during this stage include:
• Making final decisions on which repairs and upgrades you’ll make – and which aren’t worth your energy or money at this point in time.
• Preparing and staging your home for its first showings.
• Signing official listing paperwork with your agent.
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