04/26/2023
What it takes to sell a house...
Your house is probably one of the most valuable assets. It might be a place where you grew up, started a family, raised your kids, have precious memories. It is not just a house, it is Your Home, it is a part of you. What if it is a time to move and you need to sell your house? Selling a home is a complicated process. Where do you start? Who do you talk to about it? A real estate professional that you can trust and who can guide you through every step of the way could help you.
First step is to determine market value of your home by evaluating similar homes on the market, sold homes and market conditions in the area. There are various components that needs to be consider, such as location, lot size, square footage, age and condition of property, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, special features, date of sale, terms of financing and sale.
Step two is preparation, make your home attractive to many buyers considering current market trends. Remove clutter and organize. Maybe you want to do some inspections to decide what needs to be repaired before sale. Do you want to remodel? There is a remodeling program available at no cost to the seller until closing. Real estate specialist can help to determine if the improvements or staging will increase the sale price. Review and complete listing documents and disclosures.
Step three is marketing. Great marketing is not just putting the listing on MLS and waiting for a buyer to come your way, it is active promotion that targets likely buyers online, around town and across country. That could be done in different ways, including professional photography, TV advertising, YouTube videos, market your home to agents’ network, Online and social media advertising, Open Houses, Brokers Tours, Yard Signs, Email Marketing and Print Advertising and Buyer marketing tool. Exposure gives you the best chance for the highest possible sales price by generating more potential buyers. Be prepared for showings, make your home available, clean and organized.
Step four is Contract and Closing. Real Estate professional will evaluate offers with you, negotiate the best price and terms for you, manage all documents, facilitate inspections, if necessary, monitor buyer financing and home appraisal, follow up on details, manage time deadlines and closing, review closing statement, close the sale and provide copies of all closing documents.
A home sale needs a custom plan to obtain the best possible sale price and terms, have easy and rewarding experience.
If you need more details don’t hesitate to call me .....
at 707-696-3798 or email me at [email protected]. Glad to help!
