15 Steps to Selling Your Home
- Take care of obvious repairs to make your property look well maintained.
- Have a garage sale or put items in storage so your home will not look cluttered.
- Hire a realtor that is active in your area and understands your timeframe and objectives.
- Fill out the seller’s disclosure to the best of your ability. Honesty is the best policy.
- Negotiate the realtor fee, especially if that realtor is going to help you buy a new home.
- Take the realtors advice about fresh paint or repairs since they know what sells.
- Price your home so there is room to negotiate but not too high where you don’t get any lookers.
- Don’t be disgusted by a low offer and always counter even if it is the asking price.
- Remember everything is negotiable, from price, repairs and closing date. Be flexible.
- Don’t take things personally and try to keep your emotions out of the transaction.
- Rely on your realtors experience and expertise. Always remember your objectives.
- Negotiate cash settlement instead of repairs. Let buyer do repairs to their satisfaction.
- Do your part to make the transaction a win/win for everyone.
- Provide the buyer a home warranty which is protection for you in the long run.
- Close the sale and enjoy your new home.