1. Find the right representative
The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale. Choose a full time Real Estate Broker that has a track record of selling homes quickly, and for top dollar. Again I sold more homes in 2007 than any other agent in my Market Center.
2. Determine your needs and wants for the sale - and for your new home
Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly extremely important, but sometimes having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are. To recieve a copy of my "Home Sale Ultimate Scenario Worksheet" contact me and I will send one out to you right away. This will help you determine exactly what your goals are and help you discuss them with whatever agent you choose.
At the same time, you should be compiling a needs and wants list for the home you will be moving to after yours sells. You will have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation we can do up front to get your "Ultimate Scenario" identified will serve you well.
3. Prepare your house for showing
Underprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home’s best foot forward right from the beginning is absolutely essential. Don’t “open for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible. I will help you identify what areas need attention when we meet at your home for your listing consultation should you decide to use me as your agent.
4. Find out what your local market looks like
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. You no doubt know what your neighbors house sold for last summer, and what similar houses in the neighborhood might be listed for now, but really there is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge. A Full time agent lives, breathes, and sleeps house prices and effective marketing!
5. List away!
After your house is ready to show and we have done our research on market conditions we list it! With lots of photos and virtual tours we create a huge online exposure to your home - the key to getting a good response for your listing. Work with an agent who uses Point2 Agent software to link your home to over 30 real estate related search sites. This is the first great step in the right direction. I take over from there with advertising, marketing, networking, and showing your home. All you have to do is just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the eager and able buyers!
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