Checklist for sellers:
ℑ Be an informed seller. There is a lot of information on Web Sites that will assist you. Numerous guides are available on specific subjects. The bookstore also has a number of recommended resources. Gather as much information as you can to increase your effectiveness.ℑ Decide whether it is to your advantage to sell your house with an Agent or on your own. If you decide to go with an Agency, find an Agent in whom you can have confidence.
ℑ Familiarize yourself on how to price your house. Pulling a price "out of the air" is almost never successful. If you are selling yourself and would like comparable sales prices in your neighborhood, HomePrice.net can give you a report with up to 30 comparable sales, plus a neighborhood demographic profile, nearby home owners and more. Knowing how much your home can be worth is one of the first steps in beginning to market the property.
ℑ Know what you can and cannot change about your house. This allows you to concentrate on those items that bring the highest rewards.
ℑ Spend time on the house preparation phase--it will probably be the most productive time you can spend!
ℑ For tax purposes, develop a record of all home improvements made to your house.
ℑ Decide whether or not to do a pre-listing house inspection.
ℑ Have a yard sale before you list. Sell, donate, store, or trash everything you don't need.
ℑ Decide whether you want to offer a Home Warranty with your house.
ℑ Develop an effective advertising and marketing plan on your own or with your Agent
ℑ Know how to best show your home.
ℑ When it is time to negotiate, learn how to deal with offers and familiarize yourself with contracts, especially if going it alone.
ℑ Make moving plans early. Don't wait until the last minute!
ℑ Know what is involved at closing and settlement.
ℑ Smile, it's over. And remember, you can breathe now!
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