Thinking about selling but not sure where to start? There are a lot of steps that go into marketing and listing a home. Don't worry, we have you covered! Here is a step-by-step guide to selling your home! 

Pick Your Realtor

The first step! Make sure you partner with a real estate agent before preparing to list your home. Even if you don't want to start marketing right away, an agent can help you make decisions on updates, repairs, and staging. Getting a professional's opinion will ensure you invest your money into the areas of your home that will have the greatest return. If you are interested in learning more about staging, home improvements, or the value of your home, reach out to one of our qualified agents or read some of our old blog posts here:

Staging your Home to Sell

Home Improvement - Updates or Repairs to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Positioning your Home to Sell - Factors that Impact your Home's Value

Staging

If you are motivated to get top dollar for your property, then you will benefit from scheduling a staging consultation. During a staging consultation, you will walk through your property with a professional and evaluate the "show" condition of the property from the curb to the back gate. You will be provided with practical suggestions about low-cost and no-cost changes that you can implement to make your property appeal to the maximum number of buyers. You will be amazed by how your property can be transformed in just a few hours. 

Photography

The goal of marketing your home is to get as many people interested in your home as possible and great photos are the first step to that. Professional photographers will help bring your home to life on the MLS and help draw in buyers for your home.

 

Coming Soon

The coming soon period is done before the listing is active on the market. This period is optional but is a great option when marketing your home. When your home is in "coming soon" the property can be marketed but not shown. This gives potential buyers time to get excited and prepare to view your home.  Marketing your property includes;

Yard Sign

Direct Print and Email Marketing

Posted to MLS

Social Media Posts

Online Advertising

Flyers and Brochures

Active

Your home is active on the market! This means buyers will schedule showings to view your property with other real estate professionals. This is when you will start to receive offers and your agent will help negotiate with potential buyers. 

Contract-to-Close

During this time, your agent will assist you in finalizing the sale of your home and help ensure a smooth closing. They will arrange inspections to be completed on the property as well as handle all the communications regarding your closing. That way, you are free to worry about what matters most! 

 

It is critical that you pick a realtor who can help you, every step of the way to ensure your home is properly positioned to sell and all requirements are met prior to closing. If you are interested in working with one of our qualified agents, please reach out! We are happy to help!