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House Selling Checklist
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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. (See "Recommended
Reading" at the bottom of many pages). The Bookstore also has a number of recommended resources. Gather as much information as you
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Decide whether it is to your advantage to sell your house with an Agent or on your own. If you decide to
go with an Agency, find an Agent in whom you can have confidence. Click here to choose an Agent in your area.
You can compare backgrounds, experience, commissions and more. More information. If selling
on your own, you can enhance your chances for success with a marketing partner such as For Sale by Owner. |
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Familiarize yourself on how to price your house. Educate yourself. Selling a home is too
imporant (and too competitive) to pull a price out of the air. HomeGain.com has a FREE service
which is designed to help you get an estimate of your home's value. Knowing how much your home can be worth is
one of the first steps in beginning to market the property. Click here for more information. |
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What if selling quickly is of more importance than holding out for top price?
You may want to consider a source such as FastCash4Homes.com where you
can get an immediate online response. More information. |
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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 and ignore those that cannot be modified. |
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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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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. |
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Get familiar with financing options. Be at least as knowledgeable as your buyers. |
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Develop an effective advertising
and marketing plan on your own or with your Agent. If you are
selling on your own, For
Sale by Owner has a complete menu of services that are available.
More information. Looking for a way to highlight your home? Envision It Sold can make
a complete video presentation of your property at a reasonable price. |
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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. If you need to review an example of purchase offers, you can find forms for all states
at a reasonable price at FindLegalForms.com. |
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Looking to buy another home? Check out our Home Buyer's Information Center before you
buy another home. You'll find hundreds of helpful hints and tips from the Buyer's perspective. |
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Make moving plans early. Don't wait until the last minute! |
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Know what is involved at closing
and settlement. |
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Smile and breathe a sigh of relief: It's over! |
Selling a house can be a very involved process.
By keeping track of your progress with this checklist, you can eliminate many of the pitfalls, time delays and
aggravations that can erupt at any time during the house selling period. Bookmark this page so that you can return
to it frequently and maintain control over the experience. As the sales market gets more and more competitive,
a good game plan becomes crucial.
