We’ve created this handy checklist to help you prepare your home for sale, ensuring a smoother selling process and maximizing the potential of your home’s sale. Happy selling!
Initial Consultation with Your Royal LePage® Binder REALTOR®:
- Discuss your selling goals and timeline.
- Review the local real estate market and recent sales.
- Understand the REALTOR®’s role and services provided.
Preparing Your Home for Sale:
- Declutter: Work with your REALTOR® to identify items to remove.
- Deep Clean: Schedule a thorough cleaning of your home.
- Repairs: Create a list of minor repairs and updates to address.
- Curb Appeal: Get your REALTOR®’s advice on landscaping and exterior improvements.
- Staging: Consider professional staging options recommended by your REALTOR®.
Setting the Right Price:
- Market Analysis: Review the comparative market analysis (CMA) provided by your REALTOR®.
- Pricing Strategy: Collaborate with your REALTOR® to determine a competitive listing price.
To stay on top of trends in the marketplace, check out Royal LePage® Binder’s monthly market reports created for several communities in the Windsor-Essex area.
Legal and Documentation Preparation:
- Hire a Real Estate Lawyer: Discuss the legal processes of selling your home.
- Gather Necessary Documents: Collect title deeds, surveys, and repair records.
Royal LePage® Binder has created handy preferred suppliers list, including lawyers practicing in our area.
Marketing Strategy: by working with a Royal LePage® Binder REALTOR®, their services will include the following:
- High-Quality Photos: Arrange for professional photography recommended by your REALTOR®.
- Online Listing: Ensure your property is effectively listed on MLS and other platforms.
- Open Houses: Work with your REALTOR® to schedule and promote open house events.
During Showings:
- Availability: Be flexible with showing times; keep the home clean and accessible.
- Create an Inviting Atmosphere: Consider using pleasant scents or soft music during showings.
- Stay out of the Home: Whenever possible, stay out of your home during a showing. Buyers are more comfortable viewing a potential property when the owner isn’t there.
Receiving and Negotiating Offers:
- Review Offers Together: Review offers with your REALTOR®, evaluating price and terms.
- Counter Offers: Discuss potential counter offers and negotiation tactics with your REALTOR®.
Closing Process:
- Finalize the Sale Agreement: Ensure all parties have signed the necessary documents.
- Inspections and Appraisals: Coordinate any required inspections and appraisals with your REALTOR®.
- Complete Closing Checklist: Confirm all paperwork, including disclosures and legal documents, are in order.
Moving Preparations:
- Plan Your Move: Create a timeline for your move, packing, and logistics.
- Utility Management: Work out schedules for utility disconnections from your REALTOR®.
Post-Sale Actions:
- Change Your Address: Update your address with relevant organizations and institutions.
- Retain Important Documents: Keep copies of all selling-related paperwork safely.
Following this checklist in coordination with your REALTOR® can streamline the selling process and enhance your chances of a successful home sale. Good luck!