Has the time come to sell your home? As you prepare to enter the world of a home seller, here is the ultimate home seller’s checklist to help keep you on track.
5 First Steps to Take Before Listing Your Home for Sale:
- Choose an agent – homes that sell the quickest are usually those who are marketed by a skilled real estate agent.
- Make it safe – Prepare your home by making it safe for home buyers. Consider electrical safety, stairs, walkways and any other safety hazards.
- Price it well – Look at your state’s assessment, which is typically around 95 percent of the fair market value, or talk to your real estate agent to price the home.
- Make necessary upgrades – Greatly outdated appliances will lower home values, so consider upgrading where you need to.
- Light it up – Add lighting to dark areas of the home to make it more inviting.
6 Second Steps to Take Before Listing Your Home for Sale.
- Clean it up – Your home needs to be clean inside and out, and ready to be shown to a buyer on a moment’s notice.
- Stage it – properties that are properly staged will look welcoming, spacious and inviting, so use your furniture and decor to your advantage.
- Perform necessary repairs – Maintenance that you have been putting off needs to be completed before you list the home for sale.
- Declutter – Take out clutter and personal items to make the home feel neutral & spacious.
- Re-paint – Make sure your home is well painted, and in neutral colors, so it will show well.
- Add curb appeal – Even small changes, like colorful flowers in a planter box, will catch the eye of potential buyers who are driving by in search of homes for sale.
4 Final Steps to Take Right After You List Your Home for Sale.
- Be prepared – If a home buyer gives you 12 hours notice on a showing, and you are not prepared, you lose a potential sale, so always be prepared to show the home.
- Keep it clean – Have a plan in place to keep your home clean for potential buyers to tour.
- Have a place to go – For listings and open houses, it’s best if you (and your pets) are not on the property, so make plans to have a place to go.
- Trust your agent – Trust that your agent has your best interests in mind and will market your home aggressively.
3 Important Steps to Take After You Receive an Offer on Your Home:
- Ask your agent – Ask your agent what he or she thinks about the offer.
- Negotiate – Don’t accept the offer without negotiating, as buyers expect a counteroffer.
- Prepare for closing – Have the keys, garage door openers and appliance manuals ready for your buyer at closing.
Are you ready to enter the real estate market?
As a home seller, a real estate agent is going to be one of your best advocates. Contact a local agent to ensure you have an aggressive marketer on your side using community contacts to sell your home quickly.
Contact Info
Terra International Realty
Hongkong
Phone: +852 5808 0333
Website: https://terrainternationalgroup.com / https://terrainternationalrealty.com
