HOW I SELL MY HOUSE (STEP BY STEP)
If “sell my house” is the first thing to do in its to-do list, has arrived to the right place. We divide the process into easy-to-follow steps, with knowledge of true sales experts from households. This is the ultimate guide on how to sell your home, from deciding if you really should sell, finding a real estate agent to be your partner in everything, to pricing your home, preparing it, performing an open house. Selling a home is not difficult if you have the proper guidance.
Step # 1
Know in where I know It’s stopped
First things first: you need to know what you want (and what your partner wants or co-owner) to sell your home with minimal frustration.
The first question to discern is: Why are you selling your house?(I want a bigger or smaller house, I want to change my lifestyle, I am looking for a more functional house or with other characteristics, I want a better school district, I made a mistake when buying this house, I changed my job or I was transferred, the family grew up, it was an investment house; Is there any other reason?). In your own words, what is the biggest reason you decided to sell your home?
Medium, second question: When you are looking for an agent, what is most important to you and to what extent?
- That they are 100% focused on selling real estate
- Has several years of experience
- Has sold houses in my neighborhood
- It has a sales team, so I have a lot of support
- He works alone, so I have only one contact
- Sell houses in the price range of my house
- It will help me sell my next house too
- Others
About research and prices
Often times, your agent will compare houses similar to yours to know what price should place to your house. Have you researched the prices in your neighborhood to help you understand the market?
About the panorama
What parts of the sales process are you particularly excited or nervous about?
- Investigation
- Work with an agent
- Set a price for my house
- Prepare my house for sale
- Showings y open houses
- Receive offers
- Negotiate
- The inspection
- Make repairs
- Moving
Now that you know what you are looking for and what to expect, it is time to interview and select a real estate agent who will help you get the home you want.
Step # 2
Do your research
Unless you bought your home in the past week, the housing market has changed since you became a homeowner. Mortgage rates fluctuate, inventory changes over time – these are just a few of the factors that affect the state of the market, and each market is unique. Find out what to expect.
Step # 3
Interview and select an agent
This is the most important relationship you will form on your home selling journey. Choose the right agent and you will probably get a better sale price for your home.
Step # 4
Put a price on your house
How much is your house worth? Whatever the number, you need to know. Your agent will help you to determine the price.
Step # 5
Prepare your home for sale
Today, home buyers have unlimited access to property listings online, so you need to make a great first impression, online and in real life. That means you will have to sort out all the things you have accumulated over the years, make the necessary repairs, and leave your home in decent condition.
Step # 6
Market your home
Home buyers look at countless ads online. The best-marketed homes have beautiful photos and attractive property descriptions, so they can get likes, which can represent the buyer’s interest, on social media. Agents can also use videos, virtual tours, texts, and audio messages. It is time to consider how to promote your property.
Step # 7
Show your home
Your agent will help you get your home show-ready, emphasizing your assets and helping buyers imagine there. The agent will disinfect your home before and after a visit to make sure you and visitors are safe. To help keep sellers safe, agents are also using virtual projections, relying on Zoom or FaceTime to guide the buyer through their home.
Step # 8
Receive offers
Yes, you may receive multiple offers, depending on your market. Assuming you’ve collaborated with your agent, you’ve likely positioned yourself to receive attractive offers. Your agent will review each offer with you to determine which one is best for you. (The sale price is not the only factor to consider)
Step # 9
Negotiate with the buyer
In order for you to get the best deal, you may need to negotiate a bit. Your agent will help you develop a strategic counter offer to the buyer’s offer, taking into account not only money, but contingencies, etc.
Step # 10
Negotiate home inspection repairs
The home inspection. It is a source of anxiety sour for buyers as for sellers. However, most purchase agreements depend on a home inspection (plus an appraisal, which will be administered by the buyer’s lender). This gives the buyer the ability to inspect the home from top to bottom and request repairs; some may even be required by building codes. The result: you have some room to negotiate, even on certain repairs. Once again, your agent will be there to help you communicate effectively with the buyer.
Step # 11
Close the sale
Liquidation or closing is the last step in the home sale process. This is where you sign the final paperwork, make this all official, and collect your check. However, before that happens, you will have to prepare your home for the final buyer’s walk and fix any last minute problems.