Seller’s Guide

1 Determine why you need to move. Do you need to downsize? Relocating? Or want to be closer to family? Whatever your reason, make sure you give yourself a timeline.
2 Interview a real estate agent. You’ll want to make sure they are a full-time Realtor and are available to take incoming calls quickly throughout the day. Ask to see their marking plan.
3 Make updates and repairs to improve your home’s value. Evaluate the condition of your home. Take care of any pressing issues, such as leaky pipes, cracked windows, or other concerns that could turn off potential buyers.
4 Deep clean and de-clutter. Rooms will look larger if there’s less stuff in them. You might consider renting a storage unit to temporarily store items you can do without.
5 Focus on curb appeal. Keep lawns mowed, leaves raked, and hedges trimmed, and consider adding flower beds or red bark for a bit of color. Consider painting or replacing your front door. Wash all windows and screens. Remove cobwebs. Pressure washing the exterior and driveway will give your home a crisp, clean look.
6 Professional photography. Studies show that homes with professional listing photos sell for $3,400- $11,200 more than their list price.
7 Decide on a competitive asking price. A competitive listing price is one that reflects homes that have recently sold. Trust your agent’s advice here because you want to avoid pricing your home out of the market.
8 Discuss home tours and open houses with your agent. Let your agent know when it’s ok to let people into your home to see it and decide on a date(s) for an open house.
9 Sit back and let your agent handle everything else. Ideally, your agent should be using several aggressive marketing strategies to sell your home. There should also be weekly feedback from potential buyers that have viewed your home. Lack of communication is one of the most reoccurring feedback topics from a dissatisfied seller! Make sure they will communicate consistently with you throughout the process.
10 Begin your move. If you are relocating, ask your agent if they know of any real estate agents in the area you are moving to. Often times they can direct you to another real estate agent.

1 Determine why you need to move.Do you need to downsize? Relocating? Or want to be closer to family? Whatever your reason, make sure you give yourself a timeline.
2 Interview a real estate agent. You’ll want to make sure they are a full-time Realtor and are available to take incoming calls quickly throughout the day. Ask to see their marking plan.
3 Make updates and repairs to improve your home’s value. Evaluate the condition of your home. Take care of any pressing issues, such as leaky pipes, cracked windows, or other concerns that could turn off potential buyers.
4 Deep clean and de-clutter. Rooms will look larger if there’s less stuff in them. You might consider renting a storage unit to temporarily store items you can do without.
5 Focus on curb appeal. Keep lawns mowed, leaves raked, and hedges trimmed, and consider adding flower beds or red bark for a bit of color. Consider painting or replacing your front door. Wash all windows and screens. Remove cobwebs. Pressure washing the exterior and driveway will give your home a crisp, clean look.
6 Professional photography. Studies show that homes with professional listing photos sell for $3,400- $11,200 more than their list price.
7 Decide on a competitive asking price. A competitive listing price is one that reflects homes that have recently sold. Trust your agent’s advice here because you want to avoid pricing your home out of the market.
8 Discuss home tours and open houses with your agent. Let your agent know when it’s ok to let people into your home to see it and decide on a date(s) for an open house.
9 Sit back and let your agent handle everything else. Ideally, your agent should be using several aggressive marketing strategies to sell your home. There should also be weekly feedback from potential buyers that have viewed your home. Lack of communication is one of the most reoccurring feedback topics from a dissatisfied seller! Make sure they will communicate consistently with you throughout the process.
10 Begin your move. If you are relocating, ask your agent if they know of any real estate agents in the area you are moving to. Often times they can direct you to another real estate agent.