Whether you are a new seller or you have prior experience in real estate transactions, it is important to remain aware of common errors that may impede a successful sale. Within this blog post, we
Steps to Selling Your Home
Dated: February 9 2024
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MEET WITH A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
There's no commitment required on your part for the initial meeting. It will be educational and help you identify your next steps.
Choose a qualified agent with local expertise and Communicate your problems, concerns and priorities.
Make sure that you are doing the due diligence to get the best agent to represent you.
ESTABLISH A PRICE
Your agent will provide a market analysis, which will help you set an asking price.
- Strategic pricing
As difficult as it may be, it's important to review the market analysis and consider your home price objectively.
PREPARE YOUR HOME
View your home through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you'd expect Your agent will offer some useful suggestions.
LIST IT FOR SALE
When everything is in place. your agent will put your home on the market. It's critical you make it as easy as possible for potential buyers to view your home.
- Showings
Potential buyers may ask to see your home on short notice. It's best if you can accommodate these requests so you never miss a potential sale.
OFFERS AND NEGOTIATIONS
If everything goes well, a buyer (and most often the agent who represents them) will present your agent with an offer.
- Choosing an offer
Your agent will present the benefits and risks of each offer. You will have the opportunity to either accept or counter an offer based on its merits.
UNDER CONTRACT
At this point, you and the buyer have agreed to all of the terms of the offer and both parties have signed the agreement.
FINAL DETAILS
While under contract, the buyer will work with their mortgage provider to finalize the loan and perform other due diligence.
CLOSING
This is the transfer of funds and ownership. Depending on when the buyer moves into the home, you will need to be all packed up and ready to move.
Sandra Valdebenito
Hi, I’m Sandra Valdebenito, and I’m thrilled to help you navigate your real estate journey!With over a decade of experience in Long Island, I’ve had the privilege of guiding buyers, ....
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