Your Road Map to Selling your Home
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1. Find the Right Agent
You never want to sell your home without a knowledgeable real estate agent in your corner. Find someone who knows the market, how to negotiate, and the ins and outs of a transaction.
2. Prepare Your Home
Before listing your home, it is wise to prepare for the market by tackling any maintenance projects, power washing the house, washing the windows, cleaning up the landscaping, and minimizing closets and decor. And don't forget to make it show worthy for photos!
3. List Your Home on the Market
It's time to list your home! Your real estate agent will help you determine an appropriate listing price for your home and submit it to the MLS and other internet sites. You want to make sure you are flexible for showings and keep your home presentable at all times.
4. Accept An Offer
Hopefully, you will have an offer (or even a few on your home) shortly. It is now time to sit down and consider the offers thoughtfully. Outside of purchase price, keep in mind type of financing, closing date, contingencies, and additional provisions when choosing an offer.
5. Inspection and Appraisal
Once you are under contract, the buyer will want to have the home inspected, appraised, and review other due diligence documents to insure they are comfortable with the home purchase.
6. Finalize Negotiations & Repairs
Final negotiations will be made regarding any inspection, appraisal, or other issues, and the loan will be put through final underwriting. Once the buyer's loan is approved and all conditions are met, you are ready to sell your home!
7. Closing Day!
Today is the day! Real estate documents and loan documents will need to be signed and money collected before you get to pop the bubbly and celebrate!
