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The Home Selling Process

Are you planning to sell your home? Regardless if this is your first time as a home
seller, or maybe you’ve sold many homes, understanding the selling process can
assure you that things are going smoothly. Successful transactions don’t just
happen; it takes experience and professionals to navigate from staging to closing.

Who Are The Experts?

Real Estate Agent – Before you start, do your homework and find an
experienced listing agent in your area.
Escrow Officer – Your escrow officer is a neutral 3rd party, they take the
terms agreed to by the parties and ensures they are fulfilled properly.

Timeline For Your Home Sale

  • Meeting With Your Agent – Your agent will tour your home and discuss
    your market value (including a comparative market analysis), timing and
    financial goals in order to create a custom plan for selling your home.
    Preparing Your Home For Sale – Typically even a dated home can be
    spruced up with small changes in furniture placement, fresh paint, new
    lighting and/or minor repairs.
    Listing Your House – Once your home is ready for buyers, you will list your
    home, and your agent will implement their marketing plan.
    Offers – Once you receive offers, you will meet with your agent to review
    them together and determine how to respond.
    Escrow Process For Sellers – The buyers will complete funding
    requirements, obtain an appraisal and home inspection. As the seller,
    you will also complete any conditions you’ve agreed to, such as repairs
    or termite work.
    Closing – Once all conditions have been completed, you will close the sale
    and receive the proceeds.

The sales process is a series of steps that you and your agent will take together.
Knowing what to expect, and when, can alleviate the uncertainty you might feel
as a seller.