Selling your home is a complex, multi-step process that calls for the expertise of a Real Estate Agent. There are many things you’ll need to consider, and to help you through it, here’s a general overview on what to expect and prepare.
Get Your Finances in Order
Don’t worry if you’re still paying off your mortgage, there are several options depending on what type of mortgage you have. However, you’ll need to talk to your lender before you can proceed.
Meet With a Real Estate Agent
It’s important to partner with a Real Estate Agent you feel completely comfortable with. Don’t fall for the trap of partnering with the first Real Estate Agent who suggests the highest asking price. Shop around. A good Real Estate Agent can help you price your home to sell, answer questions like “When is a good time to sell?” and has in-depth knowledge of the market.
Listing Your Home
Pricing your home too low or too high is not an option. Setting the right price will attract more potential buyers, and give your home more exposure. Your Real Estate Agent should be able to explain to you the multitude of factors influencing pricing, including: competitive pricing, current market stats, and of course the estimated value of your home.
Marketing And Promotion
Once you’ve selected your Real Estate Agent, the next step will be to sign a Listing Agreement. If you choose Lindsay, this Agreement will trigger the launch of a marketing strategy which usually begins with an evaluation of whether your home is currently positioned to attain it’s highest possible price. Depending on your selling objectives, Lindsay will help you identify a plan of action that suits your budgetary and timeline limitations by identifying priority improvement projects and using tasteful staging to maximize your property’s appeal.
Once your property is ready, Lindsay will call in her talented photo and video partners and will list it on MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Lindsay will thoughtfully market your property using proven strategies on a variety of high-visibility platforms and tap into her wide network that spans from her professional network in Vancouver to her long-standing connections in the Squamish and Whistler communities.
Closing
After the hard work of marketing and promoting your home pays off, you will ideally have one or more great offers on the table. Once you’ve accepted the best offer, your buyer may want to conduct a home inspection and (potentially) negotiate the cost of any repairs. Finally, your lawyer and Real Estate Agent will walk you through the paperwork and legal bits needed to close.
Congratulations! With the sale of your home complete, you can now begin thinking about how you would like to use the proceeds!