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30 Smart Questions for first-time sellers

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results - HomesMSP.com

Selling your home is a big undertaking… one which can be overwhelming. Here are some questions suggested by RE/MAX to help you get started… your Realtor can help you answer them!

  1. What do I need to sell my home – and what do I need to know?
  2. What are the most important factors when selling my home?
  3. When is the best time to sell my home?
  4. What is my home worth?
  5. Is my home ready to sell?
  6. What do I need to do to prepare my home?
  7. What do I need to repair now – and what can wait?
  8. What is included in the sale of my home?
  9. What are the costs involved in selling my home?
  10. What are the benefits of using an agent?
  11. What is a CMA?
  12. What is a listing agreement?
  13. What is the MLS?
  14. What happens once my home is on the market?
  15. How long will my house be on the market?
  16. What are my legal responsibilities as a home seller?
  17. What is a home warranty?
  18. Should I pay for a home warranty?
  19. Should I pay for an inspection before I list my home?
  20. Should I pay for an appraisal before I list my home?
  21. What is an acceptable offer?
  22. Do I have to respond to every offer?
  23. What happens once I accept an offer?
  24. What does a real estate sales contract include?
  25. What if I sell my home before I find a new one?
  26. What if I buy a new home before I sell mine?
  27. How long will I wait between accepting an offer and the closing?
  28. How is a closing different for a seller than a buyer?
  29. Do I have to move out before closing?
  30. Will I still pay my mortgage after I accept an offer but before closing?
Ronald DiLalla
Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA
No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Sharlene,WoW, what an extensive list.  You pretty much covered it all.  Thanks for sharing with us in AR Land.

Apr 10, 2018 12:55 PM
Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

Selling a home is very different from buying a home. While buying a home generally involves emotions and feelings, selling a home typically centers on maximizing profit potential.

Jun 07, 2018 01:27 PM