After careful consideration you have decided to sell your home. You are more than likely going to feel both very excited to start a new chapter in your life, and a little sad to leave a place where you have many fond memories. It doesn’t matter if this is the first house you sold or if you have sold 10, every sale is a little different and potentially nerve wracking. To make sure you are prepared for your home sale, here are a few things to remember.
The first thing that you need to do is call a real estate agent. Actually, call a few agents and set up interviews with them. Your home is usually your greatest investment, so you want to be diligent about the real estate agent you choose. You want someone is not only qualified but also understands your concerns. When you interview agents, find out their marketing plan for your home, the commission they charge and look up their information to make sure they’re licensed to practice in your state.
Make sure you choose an aggressive agent who will get your house sold for the right price. Chances are you have a price set in your head. Discuss this with your agent but be open to their suggestions. Most people feel that their house is worth more than what the market value actually is. Now that you’ve found a fantastic agent it is time to prepare your home. More than likely you are going to need to make some changes to your homes current condition. Listen to your agent and do what they say. They are professionals and know what sells a house, so don’t take their advice personally. Advice is what you are paying them for.
Now that you’ve made all the necessary repairs and cleaned your house from top to bottom, it is time for agents to show your house. Chances are your agent has advertised in the local paper and has put the word out with other agents who may have interested clients. Try to stay away during showings. Take the kids and all the animals away from the house and let the agents do their job, without you being underfoot. Don’t be discouraged if it takes a couple of showings before you find the right buyer. Be sure to keep your house clean and uncluttered the entire time it is up for sale. You never know when you will have an agent call for a showing so keep it as spotless as possible.
When you’ve found a buyer and settled on a price, there will be paperwork to fill out. Most of the forms you will need to be familiar with are included on this page at the top right. Your buyer will most likely want a home inspection to make sure that there are no major repairs needed. The home inspector will provide the buyers their report. At this time, any necessary repairs will be negotiated through your agent. After all repairs, if any, are negotiated, then you will prepare for the closing. The attorney will set up a time for you to sign all the papers. After you have signed all the necessary papers and the attorney has done their part, congratulations, you’ve sold a home. The key to any successful home sale is having the right agent. Rudy will make sure that your house is priced correctly and have an aggressive marketing plan to get your home sold. Contact Rudy Schulte today at 1-252-717-5770 and let her help you sell your home in Greenville NC!