Selling Your Home
Selling Tips
If
you are thinking of selling your home, chances are you're caught
up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving
up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move
across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories
behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures. Remember,
we are here to help you with any of your needs.
The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the selling process will be. The goal of this page is to provide you with detailed information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision. Remember, if you have any questions about the process, we're only a phone call or email away!
Read answers to some of the most frequently asked questions by simply clicking on the item in the list. Remember to visit "Buying Tips" to learn more. To search for properties, click here!
Getting Your House Ready to Sell
- Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason
- De-Personalizing the House
- Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter
- Fixing Up the House Interior
- Fixing up Outside the House
Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price?
- Meeting with Real Estate Professionals
- Which Real Estate Professional Do You Choose?
- What Happens Behind the Scenes
- Dropping Your Price...Too Late?
Types of Listing Contracts
Details of a Listing Contract
- Price and Terms of Sale
- Lockbox - Yes or No?
- Real Estate Commission
- Multiple Listing Service
- Agency Duties of a Listing Agent
- Resolution of Disputes
Listing Commissions and Related Issues
- Is the Commission Negotiable?
- How and When the Commission is Earned?
- "Hot" Market Under-Pricing Strategy - Commission Issues
The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home
Marketing Your House to Other Agents
- The Multiple Listing Service
- Office Preview
- Broker Previews and Culinary Delights
- Office Flyers
- Marketing Sessions
Marketing Your House to Homebuyers
- The Purpose of Advertising in General
- Real Estate Company Advertising
- Individual Agent Advertising
- Neighborhood Announcements
- Open Houses