Seller's Guide: Here's What You Need To Know...
From determining your home’s value to closing day, learn more about the home selling process.
The decision to sell your home is a big one! Whether this is your first time on the selling side of the real estate process or you’ve done it before, it can be beneficial to understand the 5 Steps to selling your property for more. Click each step below to read the guide.
Choose an Agent
There are many time consuming and stressful steps when selling your home. Dealing with endless emails, calls and questions from potential buyers can be exhausting.
Hiring the wrong agent can cost you tens of thousands of dollars due to poor communication, inaccurate pricing, generic marketing and weak negotiation skills.
Find an experienced agent who will handle the stress and keep an open line of communication throughout the entire process. An experienced agent can make the selling process as quick and as easy as possible because they understand the nuances of the market and can work with you to determine a competitive and fair price for your home.
The right agent offers cutting edge technology, comprehensive marketing strategies, and can effectively and efficiently guide you through the real estate process and get you the results you want.
Prepare Your Home For Sale
Before you list your home, you’ll want to make sure your home is as marketable as possible. You may want to consider some repairs that could help add value to your property, such as fixing any water damage or foundation concerns. Even small cosmetic changes can have a big impact in the eyes of a buyer, such as replacing outdated light fixtures or giving your home a fresh coat of paint. Your agent can work with you to help identify updates that may help increase the value of your home.
Determine Your Home’s Value
Choosing the right price for your home is one of the most important components of the selling process. While online estimates can be a good place to start, your agent will be able to provide a more accurate estimate based on local trends, the condition of your home, similar homes in the area, and more. Equipped with the insight and knowledge on the real estate market, you can rest assured knowing your agent is committed to finding a fair value for your home.
Accept the Offer
Once your home is on the market and a buyer is interested, he or she will submit an offer to your agent through their own agent. While the offer may differ from your asking price, you are able to reject or counter it if you’d like. Once you accept an offer, you’ll be officially under contract! During the due-diligence period between signing the purchase agreement and closing the sale of your home, your agent can help you understand the conditions, provisions, and obligations of your contact.
Close on your Home
Once you’ve gone through the process you are ready to officially sell your home! You’ll sit down and sign paperwork with the help of your agent and transfer the ownership of your home to the buyer. Now it’s time to celebrate — you’ve just sold your home and are ready to move on to your next adventure.
Marketing Your Property
Our home selling specialists have access to advanced technology and marketing strategies, and have the knowledge and expertise to help sell your home for more, and fast. A few highlights include:
Online Listing for Your Home
Online listings feature information specific to each property and the surrounding area, as well as a professional property image. An invaluable marketing tool, the property image gives potential buyers an instant preview, which saves time and visually sparks interest.
Mobile Presence
Prospective buyers will be able to access the same great search technology available on our website while on the go! Our cutting edge website is optimized for all devices and increases the opportunity for your home to be shown to potential buyers anywhere and at any time.
Advanced Marketing
We have advanced marketing and digital strategies that can help drive more traffic to your listing. Our eXp network of agents is one of the largest in the country and can be a great resource for spreading the word about your property by word of mouth, online marketing, and other advertising opportunities.
