Tips for Selling Your Home:
By following some simple guidelines, selling your home can be smoother and more enjoyable process.
PLAN AHEAD
It's a good idea if you are planning to buy a new home to place your current home on the market as far in advance as possible. If you wait to place your home on the market until after you have found a new one, you may end up paying two mortgages until you find a buyer for your home.
Closing and moving dates will need to be coordinated. More than likely the buyer will be selling his current home as well. make sure that all parties involved commit to a specific time period for the closing dates. Put your closing date in writing and negotiate monetary penalties for failure to comply.
As you begin to think about looking for a new home to purchase, you may also want to start preparing your current residence to be placed on the market. Start cleaning out the attics and basements of any unwanted or unused items. By doing this early on, it will save you time when beginning to pack for your big move.
CHOOSING AN AGENT
Many homeowners decide to sell their property on their own to save themselves the cost of commissions paid out to a real estate agent. Commissions are generally around 6% or more of the selling price. You may want to consider, however, the costs you will incur to market your home yourself. You will be responsible for placing ads and creating flyers for your house. Also, you will have to devote much time to answering the phone inquiries about your home and showing the property. Consider whether or not you will feel comfortable showing your home to strangers who show up unannounced.
Should you decide to sell through a licensed real estate agent, ask your friends and family for recommendations. Interview several agents before choosing the one you wish to hire. Find an agent that you trust and feel comfortable with.
Below are some of the advantages of working with a licensed real estate agent.
Seller's Agent will:
. Help you to establish a fair asking price.
. Handle all advertising and marketing of your home.
. Schedule appoinments and show your home without your presence.
. Market your home to other estate offices and agents.
. Represent you in the negotiations with the prospective buyer.
. Guide you throught the closing process.
That's all for today: Continue tomorrow with "Setting a Price for Your Home
Jodi Neal
Keller Williams Mountain Partners
Hendersonville, NC
828-980-2211 cell, 828-290-1008 office
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