The Steps for Selling
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​Realtor® Consultation
There is no commitment required on your end, this will be educational and will help you identify the right agent for you. Your RE/MAX agent will provide you with a comparative market analysis and all the tools they have to help sell your home.
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List it for Sale
Your agent will put your home on the market and will be actively working behind the scenes marketing your property to colleagues, clients and the public!
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Accepted Offer
If everything goes well, a buyer’s agent will present your agent with an offer. You have three choices—accept the offer, counter the offer or reject the offer. Our knowledge of your needs will enable your agent to represent you in the best way possible. When you have agreed to all the terms set forth in the agreement, you will be under contract until all conditions in the agreement are satisfied.
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Establish Price & Prepare the Home
View your home through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you would expect. Your agent will help
guide you and give you tips on de-cluttering and other things that will help your home be more sellable.
04
Showings & Open Houses
Potential buyers may ask to see your home on short notice. It is best if you can accommodate these requests, you never want to miss a potential sale. After each showing, your RE/MAX agent will follow up with the people who viewed your home to hear their feedback.
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Closing
This is the date of transfer of funds and ownership that was agreed upon in your binding contract. Be sure you are packed up and ready to go before this date!
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Three Strategies for Move-Up Buyers
SELL FIRST, BUY LATER
The “Sell First” strategy is ideal if you’re a move-up buyer who doesn’t want to be stuck paying two mortgages simultaneously. It also reduces the chances of having to lower your asking price if the sale isn’t happening at your preferred pace. This is a good option for move-up buyers who are banking on the proceeds of their sale to fund their new property. By selling first, you’ll know exactly how much money you have to purchase your next home.
TIME AND ALIGN YOUR PURCHASE AND SALE
Aligning your purchase and sale closing dates can be tricky. Remember that there are three parties to these transactions: you, the person you’re buying from, and the person you’re selling to, each with possible varying contingencies. You’ll also have to move out and move in on the same day. In this scenario, flexibility is your best friend. You’ll need to plan ahead, research neighbourhoods, be pre-approved for a mortgage and have started the organizing and decluttering process before the big move.
BUY FIRST, THEN SELL
If you’re buying in a seller’s market, then buying first might be the way to go. By buying your new home before selling your old one, you won’t feel rushed into settling for a property that doesn’t meet your needs, or having to seek temporary housing while you shop in a tough market. You’ll still live in your existing home, allowing you time to shop and continue looking until you find that perfect place. Note: This could require a bridge mortgage. Your move-up strategy will depend on a number of factors, such as your financial situation, the current housing market conditions and your comfort level. Prepare yourself by choosing to work with a knowledgeable RE/MAX agent who can ensure a smooth transaction at both sides of the offer table.
SIX STAGING SUGGESTIONS
Not interested in hiring a professional stager? Consider these six staging suggestions to help enhance your home:
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FIX minor flaws and imperfections; buyers don’t want deferred maintenance issues.
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REMOVE excess furniture from rooms and clutter from countertops to make spaces appear larger
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CLEAN and organize everything including garages, closets, storage rooms and laundry rooms. Buyers look everywhere.
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WASH windows, pull back curtains and turn on lights in dim rooms to brighten areas and make rooms appear larger.
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PAINT walls in light neutral tones and pack up family pictures so buyers can envision their décor preferences.
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MANAGE your yard; shovel the paths, mow the lawn, plant flowers and remove cobwebs from the door frames.