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How to Sell Your Home
Selling your home can be challenging, especially if you’re a first-time seller. That’s where we come in. Our team will help you get your property and all that’s involved during a sale ready at just the right time.
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Selling your home can be surprisingly time-consuming and emotionally challenging, especially if you’ve never done it. In addition, it may feel like an invasion of privacy because strangers will come into your home, open your closets and cabinets, and poke around. With no experience and a complex, emotional transaction on your hands, it’s easy for first-time home sellers to make plenty of mistakes. However, with some know-how, you can avoid many of these pitfalls.
Here are some of the steps you can take:
Set a timeline for selling your home
To sell your home, plan for two to four months from start to finish, depending on the local market and inventory. Get a pre-sale home inspection, schedule repairs if needed, and declutter. Deep clean and stage your house before having professional photos taken. This checklist will help you prepare to list your home and sell it successfully.
Research the best time to sell in your area.
Research the local market in your area to find the best time to sell. In a seller’s market, with more buyers than homes available, sellers have more negotiating power. Wait for a seller’s market if possible to get top dollar for your home.
Find out your home’s worth and set a realistic price.
To avoid overpricing, determine your home’s value by comparing it to recently sold homes in a comparative market analysis report. Set a realistic price based on your local market conditions, whether it’s hot, cold, or neutral.
Complete home improvements
Make your home move-in ready by completing necessary improvements, whether it’s your own effort or professional work. Aim to appeal to a broad range of potential buyers and make them fall in love with your home.
Show Your Home
Maximize showings by allowing agents to use a lockbox or keypad to show your home. If appointments are necessary, be flexible and accommodating, as buyers may want to see the house on weeknights or weekends.
Work with an Experienced Real Estate Agent
Work with an experienced real estate agent to sell your home smoothly. They’ll help you prepare and stage your home, expose it to a broad audience, and negotiate on your behalf to get the best offers possible.
Gather necessary paperwork
When selling your home, gather necessary paperwork to document the sale properly. This includes your home’s purchase contract, property survey, mortgage documents, tax records, appraisal, homeowners insurance, and home inspection report if available. Keep all documents organized in one place for easy access.
The bottom line is…
Selling a home can be emotional and stressful for first-time sellers since you probably have an emotional connection to your home — and because it’s likely your biggest investment. On the other hand, perhaps you’re thinking about selling your home because you need more space, you’re ready to downsize, or you’re relocating for school or employment reasons. Whatever your reason, it’s essential to be prepared for the sale process.
