Steps To Follow When Selling Your Home
Finding a Realtor®
A good realtor® is a home seller’s best friend. It is important to find someone to work with that has a proven track record and that knows the local real estate market Check your neighbourhood for “For Sale” signs to see what agents are already working in the area. Call or talk to them personally, asking them about their experience, their sales and about what similar homes have sold for in your neighborhood. Basically, you are interviewing the realtor to represent you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Finally, select the realtor® that you feel is most capable, and who you feel comfortable with.
Expectations from Your Realtor®
Realtors® are there to help you navigate the selling process. Your realtor will fully explain the steps along the way and what to expect with each of those steps. A good realtor® will keep you well informed so you don’t run into any surprises while selling your home.
What Your Realtor® Needs to Know About You
Your realtor® will ask you several questions that will help with the sale of your home. One of the first will be why you are selling your home. He or she will want to know if your need a fast sale, how you sit financially and what you have planned for the future. All of this information helps your realtor® decide how best to market your home and how to get you the best deal.
Determining the Price
In order to give an accurate estimate of your home’s value, your realtor® will use several tools. One is to compare your home against similar houses in your neighborhood and see what they are asking and/or selling for. Another tool is doing a market survey and combining that with a study of sales statistics that only realtors® have access to. The goal is to set a price that represents your home’s true value in the current market.