Selling your home is a complicated process. Knowing what to plan for before you list your home is the only way to uncomplicate and streamline everything, Here’s how to sell your home in 5 easy steps!
Here is a breakdown of how to sell your home:
01. Prepare your home – This is where you should get your home looking as pristine as possible to be attractive to buyers. Fresh paint, mowed lawn, finish any repairs, etc! You’ll want your home to shine the first time buyers see it.
02. List with your agent – With the help of your agent, you will have professional photos scheduled for your home, so it looks enticing on the internet too! You will also be signing a listing agreement that lays out the terms of what you’re agreeing to. Things like list price, commission, expiration date, etc.
You’ll want your home to shine the first time buyers see it!
03. Pre-marketing – This is to excite potential buyers with a “coming soon” campaign, and also encourage more activity for when it hits the market. Your agent should have a network of active agents with potential buyers, ready to go.
04. Actual marketing – This is where your listing goes live (hooray!). Now interested buyers can see it in person and make an offer! Your agent should have a listing plan with an on-market date that will allow you the most showings once you hit the market.
05. Post Contract – Lastly, once a binding agreement is made, you’ll stay updated on inspections and loan activity via your listing agent until it is finally closing day!
If you have any home-selling questions, click here to access our listing guide or a free home valuation.