Are you thinking of selling a home in the Orlando Florida area? On average American homeowners sell a home every five to seven years. With homeowners only facing a move every five years or so, it’s understandable to see why they’re not comfortable with the home selling process. We’ll simplify the home selling process and move planning for you. Contact us now to get started.
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The Home Selling Process
Selling a home and relocating can be an exciting experience. The prospect of relocating to a new home and community offers endless possibilities. Whether you’re relocating due to a promotion at work or downsizing as an empty-nester, we can help you make your dreams a reality. By planning your move and knowing the home selling process, you can avoid the nightmares along the way. You should:
1. Choose the right real estate agent to help sell your home — You should consider speaking with two or three real estate agents from different brokerages. Before you interview the different agents, it’s a good practice to prepare a list of questions that are important to you so you can better gauge who is more capable of meeting your home selling needs. Choose your agent wisely and above all, choose an agent that you feel comfortable with and like. Your agent will help you make one of the largest sales of your life, so find someone you think will do a good job!
Questions you should ask when interviewing prospective real estate agents/brokers:
What is the current market situation and how does that affect me?
How many years have you been in business FULL TIME?
What professional designations do you hold?
Have you been professionally trained in negotiations?
How long have you sold houses in this area?
How many houses did you sell in the past year?
What do you charge (commission)?
Do you charge any upfront fees?
If I were to work with you, how would you market my house?
Since nearly 70% of buyers start their search on the internet, what are you doing in online advertising to market homes?
Can you give me names and telephone numbers of other families that have used your services?
2. Prepare Your Home For Sale
Your agent will give you ideas that will help you prepare your home for sale. Your agent should also have information that will help you plan for your move.
3. Pricing Your Home For Sale
Now that you have your real estate agent, setting the correct listing price for your home can make all the difference. Price your home too high and nobody will show up—price it too low and you lose money at closing of escrow. Pricing is a complex issue. Your agent will prepare a FREE comparative market analysis (CMA) and provide you with all the information necessary for you to make an informed pricing decision.
4. Putting Your Home On The Market
Now that you have an agent, and your home is prepared for sale, and you have decided on a listing price, it’s time to actually list your home and officially put it on the market. You will be signing a listing agreement with your agent’s brokerage. Two of the documents you should be prepared for are the listing contract and the seller’s disclosures. Your agent may provide you with a prelisting package that will includes these documents so you can be prepared in advance.
5. Showing Your Home To Buyers
Now that you're prepared to show your home, let’s highlight a few key showing rules to follow:
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First, it is always best if you aren’t there when the buyer’s are. The buyers need to feel comfortable viewing your home and if you are there they will feel as they are imposing on you. Their reaction will be to get out of your way as soon as possible. This is not what you want to have happen when you are trying to sell. So, let’s give the buyers the space they need.
Second, uncluttered, clean spaces are always important. Nobody wants to buy a small house. Even the largest of homes can seem small if they are filled with clutter.
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Third, clean, clean and clean. It makes a big difference.
Here are some ideas on how to prepare your home for sale and how to show your home to buyers. Don't forget to plan your move too.
