Seller’s Guide
When you’re selling your home, you want it to look its best. Follow these
steps to make your home shine and sell as smoothly as possible.
Step 1. Preparing Your Home for Sale
• DECLUTTER
Make your home seem bigger by purging stuff from every room and closet, the garage, the basement and the attic. Lease storage space for belongings you won’t need while showing your home.
• CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN
Hire a professional service to lean the house from top to bottom. Have carpets professionally cleaned or even replaced.
• FRESHEN-UP WITH PAINT
Touch up paint around the house. Don’t forget the front and garage doors.
• STASH PET ITEMS
Remove evidence of pets such as toys and crates.
• REMOVE PHOTOS
Depersonalize your home by removing family pictures.
• CURB APPEAL
Manicure your lawn, shrubs and flower beds. Plant fresh flowers or display potted flowers on your front porch.
• PRE-SALE INSPECTION
Have a home inspection before you sell and make needed repairs. Keep receipts and warranties for the new owner.
Step 2. Marketing Your Home
• PARTNER WITH A REALTOR®
Partner with an experienced REALTOR® with a solid marketing plan.
• SET THE RIGHT PRICE
Price your home correctly. Your REALTOR® will prepare a comparative analysis of similar homes’ market value in your neighborhood. Then, focus on those homes’ sales prices.
• STAGE FOR A QUICK SALE
For optimal presentation, have your house professionally staged.
• QUICK CLEANING TIPS
Tidy up and leave before showings and open houses. Hide keys, mails and medications. Make sure bathrooms shine and
smell clean. Take out trash and open window blinds. Turn on all the lights and set the thermostat at a comfortable level. Light scented candles so your home will smell good.
• PRINT MATERIALS
Display flyers describing your neighborhood, amenities, utility costs and homeowners association dues.
Step 3. Closing the Sale
• NEGOTIATE PRICE
Once you receive an offer, let your REALTOR® guide you in negotiating price and terms. But, of course, not everything comes down to price.
• THE INSPECTION
Be reasonable in responding to a buyer’s repairs request after inspection. Wear and tear is expected. Provide paid invoices showing any repairs you make.
• REPORT CLOSING DAY
Bring a government-issued photo ID, the keys to the property, and any outstanding
documents and paperwork your attorney or escrow agent instructs you to bring.
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