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House Selling
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Be an
informed seller. There is a lot of information on this Web Site
that will assist you and links to much more information. Numerous
guides are available on specific subjects. Gather as much
information as you can to increase your effectiveness. |
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Decide
whether it is to your advantage to sell your house. You can
compare backgrounds, experience, commissions and more. |
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Familiarize
yourself on how to price your house.
Educate yourself. Selling a home is too important (and too
competitive) to pull a price out of the air. Knowing how much your
home can be worth is one of the first steps in beginning to market
the property.
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Know what
you can and cannot change about your house. This allows you to
concentrate on those items that bring the highest rewards. |
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Spend time
on the house preparation phase--it
will probably be the most productive time you can spend! |
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For tax
purposes, develop a record of home improvements
made to your house. |
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Decide
whether or not to do a pre-listing house inspection. |
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Have a yard
sale
before
you list. Sell, donate, or trash everything you don't need. |
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Decide
whether you want to offer a Home Warranty
with your house. Talk to your Agent about it. |
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Get
familiar with financing
options. Be at least as knowledgeable as your buyers. |
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Develop an
effective advertisement and marketing plan with your Agent. |
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Know how to
best show your home. |
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When it is
time to negotiate, learn how to deal with offers
and familiarize yourself with contracts.
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Looking to
buy another home? Check with your Agent for referrals in the new
area you are moving to. |
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Make moving
plans early. Find a moving company and ask for a checklist. Don't wait until the last minute! |
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Know what
is involved at closing. Ask your Agent what will happen and
what to expect. |
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Smile and
breathe a sigh of relief: It's over! |
